City guide

Athens

Considered the birthplace of Western philosophy and of the idea of democracy; the rocky hill of the Acropolis has stood above the center for two and a half thousand years. The Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum and the ancient Agora are within walking distance of one another, making this Greece's densest base for museum and archaeology study visits.

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Athens · Greece
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Places to see

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  • Acropolis and Parthenon
  • Acropolis Museum
  • Plaka neighborhood
  • Ancient Agora
  • National Archaeological Museum
  • Syntagma Square and the Changing of the Evzones Guard
  • Monastiraki Market
  • Lycabettus Hill

Preparation file

Before you go · Athens

  • Meals and the rhythm of the day
  • Ancient sites and churches
  • Getting around
  • Heat and clothing
  • Money and cards
  • Practical notes

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Experiences

What goes on in Athens

  • The orange trees on the pavementCity phenomenon
  • The dig inside the metro stationCity phenomenon
  • The city that empties in AugustCity phenomenon

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