Medieval Senses in Athens

Athens has a long history after the end of the Roman antiquity that remains unknown. In this tour you will have the opportunity to learn about the Byzantine and Ottoman history of this city that has a lot of stories to tell to those who want to find out. The way that medieval Greece made its stake in history is quite different than the rest of Europe's. Churches, mosques and hammams from this era stood through the centuries to tell us their stories. Let's discover them... During the tour, you will explore the Byzantine and Ottoman sites of the city, discover the house of a saint, a catacomb, tiny churches, Turkish baths, remains of Byzantine monasteries, an Ottoman priest school that became a prison and signs of Capuchin Monasteries. You will learn the use of the ancient ruins during the medieval era. The Medieval senses experience will allow you to walk through the mystery of medieval Athens. You will learn how conquerors left their mark, about urban myths and how Athens became a duchy.