Dionysiou Aeropagitou – For a nice walk!

I know… I know tourists are commonly advised to put on their most comfortable pair of sneakers and foot-slog the whole city in order to grasp the true vibe and spirit of it. But if you happen to find yourself in Athens, on a lazy day perhaps, you can still offer yourself a good treat with no sweat.

The route is about 2 km and I normally start from the Temple of Olympian Zeus, continue under the Acropolis and end at about the Temple of Hephaestus in Thisio.

The entire street is paved with slabs and offers exquisite views of the Hill of Filopappou, the Ancient Agora and of course the Parthenon.

It’s a very scenic route, from start to finish, away from the crowded centre. Ancient remains are visible through the trees as you walk alongside the street, which can be at times quieter than others, but even at its busiest, you still don’t have to walk amidst cars & congested streets.

On the junction of Dionysiou Aeropagitou and Vyronos streets you can see the statue of General Ioannis Makrygiannis, one of the most significant fighters of the War of Independence of 1821, and the stone building of Weiler on the opposite side. Right on the next block is the New Acropolis Museum and by making a small diversion you can also enjoy the sight of the Odeon of HerodesAtticus, the ancient Greek theatre, built in 161 AD.

No need for sneakers. Just eyes wide open and a euphoric mood perhaps…