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Athens
The cradle of Western civilisation — The Acropolis above, buzzing neighborhoods below — 3,400 years of history with island ferries next door.
Things to see & do
Signature attractions and experiences in Athens.
Acropolis & Parthenon
The 5th-century BC citadel that defined classical architecture.
Acropolis Museum
Glass floors over excavations, marbles in Attic light.
Plaka & Anafiotika
Island-style lanes beneath the sacred rock.
Ancient Agora
Where Socrates argued and democracy was practised.
Lycabettus Hill
Funicular to the city's highest sunset view.
Central Market & Monastiraki
Olives, flea markets and souvlaki smoke.
Signature events
Athens Epidaurus Festival
Drama under the stars in ancient theatres.
Greek Easter
Candlelit processions and midnight fireworks.
Getting there & around
Metro Line 3 runs airport to Piraeus port; trams reach the coast. Ferries fan out to the islands from Piraeus and Rafina.
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