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10 best places in Athens
Athens is the cradle of Western civilization, where ancient temples rise above buzzing tavernas and the street art of Exarchia. It's a city that lives fully in the present without ever forgetting the three thousand years of history under its feet.
Acropolis
The Parthenon crowning its rock above the city remains the most recognizable symbol of ancient Greek civilization.
Acropolis Museum
A modern glass-floored building over active excavations houses the genuine Parthenon sculptures.
Plaka
The oldest neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis, all neoclassical houses, stepped lanes, and live music in tavernas.
Ancient Agora
The old marketplace and civic heart of Athens, where Socrates and the first democrats once gathered.
National Archaeological Museum
Greece's largest collection of artifacts spanning the Bronze Age to Hellenistic times, including the Mask of Agamemnon.
National Garden
A shady oasis in the city center with ponds, turtles, and ancient ruins scattered among the palm trees.
Varvakios Central Market
A boisterous fish-and-meat market where morning haggling gives way to the neighborhood's best fish soup.
Little Kook
A whimsically decorated café in Psiri with rotating themed decor and a permanent queue for photos.
Lycabettus Hill
The city's highest point, reachable by funicular, with sunset views straight across to the Acropolis.
Karamanlidika tou Fani
A deli-taverna hybrid near the market piled with cured meats and wines from across Greece.
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