Attica district, Attica, Greece

Places to visit near Athens

Athens is a city in Attica district, Attica, Greece, home to about 664,046 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 72 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 museums. The must-see places are Municipal Gallery of Athens (1 km), Apollo (1 km) and Παναγία Παντάνασσα (1 km).

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Athens, Attica
Athens, Attica district, Attica, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Athens at a glance

Location
Attica district, Attica, Greece
Population
about 664,046
Coordinates
37.9838° N, 23.7278° E
Places within 50 km
164 (118 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Athens

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Athens: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Athens, by type

Forts & heritage near Athens

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Athens. The closest is Acharnian Road and Tombs (1 km); the best-known is Tzistarakis Mosque (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Athens

23 churches within 100 km of Athens. The closest is Saint George Karytsis (1 km); the best-known is Παναγία Παντάνασσα (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Athens

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Athens. The closest is Lofos Strefi (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Athens

21 museums within 100 km of Athens. The closest is Design Museum of the 20th Century (1 km); the best-known is Municipal Gallery of Athens (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Athens

9 caves within 100 km of Athens. The closest is ΣΠΕΛΕΟ - Speleo (1 km); the best-known is Sanctuary of Aglauros (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Athens

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Athens. The closest is Saint Spyridon (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Athens

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Athens
  2. 1 km Municipal Gallery of Athens · museum, Attica
  3. 1 km Παναγία Παντάνασσα · church, Attica
  4. 1 km Tzistarakis Mosque · mosque, Attica
  5. 1 km Kapnikarea · church, Attica
  6. 1 km Apollo · museum, Attica
  7. 1 km Back to Athens

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    Within 15 km of Athens

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Athens by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage72102Acharnian Road and Tombs (1 km)
    Churches2223Saint George Karytsis (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1322Lofos Strefi (1 km)
    Museums2021Design Museum of the 20th Century (1 km)
    Other attractions1011Statue of Pericles (1 km)
    Caves89ΣΠΕΛΕΟ - Speleo (1 km)
    Beaches & coast48Saint Spyridon (15 km)
    Parks66Πλατεία Βάθης (1 km)
    Temples44Beth Shalom Synagogue (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Vouliagmeni's Lake (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Moni (52 km)
    Buddhist sites22Kaisariani Monastery (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Diomedes Botanical Garden (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Emir Zade Mosque (68 km)

    Athens: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Athens?

    Municipal Gallery of Athens (museum, about 1 km), Apollo (museum, about 1 km), Παναγία Παντάνασσα (church, about 1 km), Kapnikarea (church, about 1 km), Tzistarakis Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Hadrian's Library (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Athens?

    164 places on Spotwander: 72 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 museums, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Athens?

    Acharnian Road and Tombs, about 1 km by road; Old National Printing Office (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Athens?

    Saint George Karytsis, about 1 km by road; Saint Irene (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Athens?

    Lofos Strefi, about 1 km by road; Areopagus (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Athens?

    Start in Athens, visit Municipal Gallery of Athens, then Παναγία Παντάνασσα, then Tzistarakis Mosque, then Kapnikarea, then Apollo, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Athens?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Athens

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Athens’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Athens on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.