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Athens, the eye of Greece, mother of arts and eloquence ✨️

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This was magical travel for me. I enjoyed every second of it. Saw so many thing, met very interesting new people. Learned a lot. This is great oportunity for history lovers, and ofc for party lovers
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Magical place. Every season it changes it to new theme. Snow white was when I was there. IT WAS PERFECT You have a themed drinks and sweet deserts and it is really affordable
Little Kook
 
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Ahhh I still feel it's taste in my mouth. Perfect, smal place but if you want real experience you should go there to get a gyro
TYLIXTO MONASTIRAKI
 
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I was laughing so hard here. Very pleasant workers and patron was so kind to me and my friend. But the food. Ooooh it it divine. Something you have never tried before and you really need to
FUDDY DUDDY - JAW-DROPPING PIZZA
 
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I left it for the last night, in the night, you drink a coctail and look in acropolis. That was the view I fell in love, and that made me want to live in Athens
14 Best Rooftop Restaurants in Athens [2025 UPDATE] - The …
 
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So romantic!
360 Cocktail Bar
 
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Somewhere familiar to eat
McDonald's Constitution
 
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Souvlaki here it traditional meal. IT IS SO GOOD
Savvas

What to see

 
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For historical lovers THE RIGHT PLACE
Parthenon
 
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Leave 3 hours at least for this exeprience. You should have a downloaded audio guide, it is perfect, all you need are headphones and you can enjoy tour to the past
Acropolis
 
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This was the first thing I went to see. It is better to go early in mornings, around 7-8 a.m. when sun is not so high, and temeprature is decent So much history, so many things to see
Acropolis of Athens
 
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One of the world mirracle
Temple of Olympian Zeus
 
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I reccomend you to leave small historical places for day 2 (first one spend on Acropolis and Museum). This one is very nice to see. Good places for photos
Roman Agora (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
 
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I was so tired here, I wish I had more energy to spend around here. Iz is one big circle with unique places to see, historical museums, etc...
Ancient Agora of Athens
 
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The whole city in your hand- here you go
Areopagus
 
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Old part of center, with markets and street stores, you feel like in ancient times
Monastiraki: Complete Guide and Things to Do
 
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This is soo pretty, like nothing I have ever seen before. Nature, animals, water itd is so enjoying. Afternoon in here is well spent
National Garden
 
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Syntagma sqare is so beautifull
Syntagma Square
 
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If you have one additional day this is worth seeing. And if you are up to it going to some island neer Athens
Port of Piraeus
 
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Every hour there is soldier changing ceremony, it lasts 7-10 minuts. But it is worth seeing
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens)
 
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More things for those who enjoy history
Museum Herakleidon

Where to stay

 
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This is where I stayed. All I can say is that it deserves 100 as a review. So clean, tastefuly aranged, very close to center, walking distance around 5 minuta, safe part of city
Syntagma Luxury Living One “LL1” Apartments

Travel around city

 
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Their metro is so good. You have conection with airport and Pireus port. From airport it takes 40 minuts to Syntagma- center, an only costs 9euros
Athens Metro Map
 
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I fell in love with this city. It really has a soul
Athens Bucket List: 20 Best Things to Do in Athens, Greece