Best Squares in Athens to Visit

Athens, with its ancient heritage, world-famous landmarks, museums, and vibrant contemporary culture, is a spectacular and popular destination in Europe.

Athens is a top European destination, offering a mix of historic squares that reveal the city’s rich past and modern squares ideal for relaxing.

Syntagma Square

Syntagma Square, also known as Constitution Square, is one of Athens' most important hubs, featuring historic buildings and symbolic monuments.

Historically, Monastiraki Square has been the commercial center of the city, and it was originally the site for one of the largest monasteries of Athens.

Monastiraki Square

Omonia Square

This square is famous for being one of the oldest squares in the entire city, and it has long been a hub of commerce and shopping, largely due to its position of being an intersection for six of the main streets in Athens.

Agias Irinis Square

Agias Irinis Square is a bustling center for bars, food joints, and quirky cafes, that is particularly vibrant in the evenings and at night time.

Mitropoleos Square

The square features key landmarks, including the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, one of the city's grandest churches, known for its stunning Byzantine architecture and beautiful interior and exterior.

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