Location: Ilioupoli
Top Things to do in Ilioupoli
Top 10 Things to do in Ilioupoli, Greece
Ilioupoli (Greek: Ηλιούπολη, lit. "Sun City") is a suburban municipality in the southeastern part of the Athens metropolitan area, Greece. Its name is the modern form of the ancient name of Heliopolis in Egypt. Development of Ilioupoli started around 1924, when Greek refugees from Asia Minor settled there. Ilioupoli is twinned with Novi Sad (Serbia) and Larnaca (Cyprus).
Restaurants in Ilioupoli
1. Acropolis Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Modern, uptodate building on the foot of the Acropolis housing important ancient Greek statues and much more
Reviewed By FarmerFran - Portland, Maine
Great displays, very cool see through floor into excavations. Can be crowded. Allow more than an hour!
2. Antelope Travel Athens Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 156 reviews
Antelope Travel operates Athens private tours daily, all year round and guarantees high-end service. All our drivers speak English fluently, our vehicles are luxury brand new and our guides are all licensed. Your Antelope Travel travel consultant will work with you very closely until you are fully satisfied with your private tour before finalizing.
Reviewed By Aphrodite K - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Amelia at Antelope Travel was excellent. Very professional. I took the suggestions and upgrades and was not disappointed. All shuttle pick ups were on time, the tours booked were great and the hotels on Mykonos and Santorini were beautiful.
Everything was arranged in advance and it made it a memorable holiday.
3. Athens Metro Mall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By YatriForever - Chennai
For those fellow TA travelers who have seen large malls like the Mall of America MN, this would seem tiny. It was quite crowded, on a weekend. Good place to hang around in summer. There's a Metro station, right below the mall with access to the station right in front of the Mall.
4. Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre
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4.5 based on 467 reviews
A multifunctional and environmentally sustainable education, arts, and recreation destination. It comprises of the Stavros Niarchos Park, and the new facilities of the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO). Designed with the purpose of being open and accessible to all, it enriches the lives of the country's residents and aims to attract visitors from around the world.
Reviewed By docklas - Athens, Greece
Country's gem, this newly created center built as a temple of culture. Stavros Niarhos Foundation made a piece of art, equivalent to the contribution of his founder. Lots of places for activities concerning art, music, theater, the National Library, yoga, plates, kid's yoga, Tai Chi, coffee and food shop with great prices, great outdoor activities including gardening, bicycling, music bands, water sports safety and bicycling safety activities can be kid's and parent's paradise. Be a member or a family member and enjoy discounts and priority to enroll in all activities.
5. Amazing Chocolate
Overall Ratings
5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Susan D - Athens, Attiki, Greece
This chocolaterie is actually a chocolate paradise. You can find various sweets (mostly chocolate based) for your own delight or as a sweet offer. It is a little far from the centre but there is a bus stop near! Nonetheless, if you are anywhere around seeking something sweet this is a very good choice. Unfortunately, it's a takeaway.
6. Parthenon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The majestic ruins of an ancient Greek building, known for its dignified white marble columns and perfect sense of proportion.
Reviewed By Reslysten54 - Vienna, Virginia
Restaurations continue of this remarkable tempel, and scaffolding covers one of the short sides. Nevertheless, the impression is striking when you get up close and the magnitude of this building becomes obvious. Severely damaged by ear and vandalism, it remains majestic.
You can get an even better understanding of it's history by visiting the nearby Acropolis Museum.
7. Floating Naval Museum Battleship Averof
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 226 reviews
In the beautiful bay of Faliro in the south suburbs of Athens you can visit the Floating Naval Museum <<AVEROF>>, a ship of 141m, the flagship of the Royal Hellenic Navy fleet in the victorious naval battles of Elli in 1912 and Limnos in the beginning of 1913, during the Balkan War. Ιn 2011 the ship celebrate her 100 years birthday and thousands of people visit the Floating Naval Museum <<AVEROF>> discovering the historical importance of the ship for the liberation of northeaster Islands of Aegean Sea. Also admired the restoration of the interior of the ship, the apartments of the admiral Pavlos Kountouriotis, the quarter of the officers, the kitchens, the uniform exhibition, the armament, the bridge battle, the chapel of St. Nickolas and could made a tour to the main deck and the 2 others sub decks that are open for the visitors. As the Floating Naval Museum <<AVEROF>> can provide a tour with a guide, every day most of the schools from Athens and all around Greece can program a visit to a living myth that stands imperious to remind in every visitor the values of freedom, of honor and Hellenic patriotism. Exhibitions and activities can occur during the next 6 months so visit our website regularly for further information.
Reviewed By RFuk - UK
A special visit was made to this museum. Opening times were checked, which stated open Sundays. On arrival gates closed, notice attached showing opening times that again confirmed Sundays. A local lady attracted the attention of a person working in the complex who said it may be open Wednesday.
Plus the main exhibit had been removed for maintenance.
If you are travelling some distance to visit ignore the information given and perhaps telephone to check times and save an expensive Taxi fare.
8. Acropolis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
The most famous site in all of Athens, this large hill lies in the center of the city and contains a cluster of ancient ruins.
Reviewed By Viajera59 - Monterey County, California
If one only has a day in Athens, this is well worth the visit. Go early before the crowds get there, walk all over. Consider downloading Rick Steve’s audio guide as it explains many things that one just can’t read in a book easily. Then visit the Acropolis Museum afterwards. You will be so glad you did!
9. Flisvos Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 661 reviews
Reviewed By Manuel M - Beirut, Lebanon
Neat, clean and organized. Lots of parking spots but make sure to be there early on weekends as it tends to fill really quick. Bathrooms very clean.
Lots of cafes, and restaurants all along the harbor. Nice walking area to enjoy with kids. A nice play area in the location whereby kids would enjoy it even more than Allou Park.
10. Plaka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Historic neighborhood located at the base of the hill topped by the Acropolis.
Reviewed By Monica C - Bucharest, Romania
I’d say this is a good lace to go to when coming back from the Acropolis - you can either sit at a nice Terrace or go shopping. The streets are narrow with pretty historical buildings and the shops have a good offer of souvenirs, traditional produce, clothes and others.
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