Athens & Attica
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Discover Athens
Athens has an image problem. Many travelers know the city only as a chaotic collection of concrete buildings where one…
Acropolis & Ancient Sites
The Acropolis is not just any sight — it is the symbol of Western civilization . This limestone rock, 156 meters above…
Museums
Athens has a museum density that rivals even London and Paris. The problem is not the lack of great museums, but the ag…
Explore Neighborhoods
Athens is a city of neighborhoods (geitonies). Each district has its own character, its regular cafes, its plateia (squ…
Food & Drink
In Athens, one does not eat, one celebrates . Food here is an expression of community, hospitality, and joie de vivre —…
Nightlife
Athens' nightlife is legendary, chaotic, and a late starter . Nothing happens before 11 PM. Bars fill up around midnigh…
Accommodation
Athens offers accommodations for every budget — from €15 hostels in Psyrri to €500 suites with private pools and Acropo…
Practical Information
Athens is a city that, despite its chaotic reputation, is surprisingly easy to navigate — once you understand the syste…
Stadtrundgang
Altstadt-Rundgang: Von der Akropolis durch die Plaka
This tour takes you from the Acropolis through the most important sites of historical Athens: ancient temples, Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, and the labyrinth of the Plaka. Start early in the morning (8 a.m.) to experience the Acropolis before the crowds, and end the tour with a souvlaki at Monastiraki Square.
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