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Plaka When the Acropolis Watches Over Your Coffee
Plaka When the Acropolis Watches Over Your Coffee Plaka is the oldest neighborhood in Athens -- a labyrinth of pedestrian streets beneath the Acropolis where...
Hidden Gems: Athens Secrets Only Locals Know
Every city has its well-known attractions, but the real magic of Athens lies in the places and experiences that don't make it into the guidebooks. After year...
Cape Sounion Where the Temple Watches the Sunset
Cape Sounion Where the Temple Watches the Sunset Cape Sounion sits seventy kilometers south of Athens, and the Temple of Poseidon -- fifteen Doric columns fr...
The Acropolis Museum and the Marble That Came Home
The Acropolis Museum and the Marble That Came Home The Acropolis Museum opened in 2009 to house the Parthenon sculptures -- and to argue they belong in Athen...
Upcoming Events in Athens
Here are the top events and happenings in Athens, Greece for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — mark...
Psiri When the Bouzouki Plays Past Midnight
Psiri When the Bouzouki Plays Past Midnight Psiri is Athens' nightlife district -- narrow streets northwest of Monastiraki Square packed with bars, live musi...
Delphi Where the Oracle Spoke
Delphi Where the Oracle Spoke Delphi sits 180 kilometers northwest of Athens in the mountains, and the ancient Greeks considered it the center of the world. ...
Athens Dining Guide: Where the Locals Eat
Athens, Greece has a dining scene that reflects the soul of the city. From beloved institutions to exciting new arrivals, here are six restaurants you absolu...
The Agora Where Democracy Was Born
The Agora Where Democracy Was Born The Ancient Agora -- a tree-shaded rectangle below the Acropolis -- is where Socrates argued, Pericles politicked, and the...
Top 10 Things To Do in Athens
Whether you're visiting Athens, Greece for the first time or looking for something new to do this weekend, here are our picks for the ten best experiences th...
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