Makrygianni neighborhood

The Makriyanni district, at the foot of the Acropolis

Makriyanni is a dynamic district of Athens, located at the foot of the Acropolis, which houses the Acropolis Museum. The Athens audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this touristic district, ideal for discovering the ancient site and the life of the capital.

The district of the Acropolis Museum

The Makriyanni district extends at the foot of the south slope of the Acropolis, of which it offers fine views. Touristic and lively, it houses the Acropolis Museum and is a stone's throw from Plaka and the ancient site. Lined with pedestrian streets, cafés and restaurants, it constitutes a privileged gateway to the Acropolis and a popular place to stay for visitors to Athens.

What to see

Here you discover the Acropolis Museum, the pedestrian streets, the cafés and fine views over the Acropolis, at the foot of the ancient site. The Makriyanni district is an ideal gateway to the Acropolis and Plaka. It is a lively stop, in the heart of the most visited area of Athens.

Practical information

The Makriyanni district lies at the foot of the south slope of the Acropolis, in the heart of Athens, reachable on foot and by metro. It is a freely accessible public district; the Acropolis Museum, the cafés and restaurants have their own hours. The district is lively all day.

What does the Makriyanni district house?

The Acropolis Museum, at the foot of the south slope of the ancient site, a stone's throw from Plaka and the Acropolis.

Where is the Makriyanni district?

At the foot of the south slope of the Acropolis, in the heart of Athens.