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Athens, Greece
A history-rich capital where the Acropolis rises above modern cafés, markets and creative neighbourhoods.
City guide
Why visit Athens?
A history-rich capital where the Acropolis rises above modern cafés, markets and creative neighbourhoods.
Essential experiences
- The Acropolis and Parthenon
- Acropolis Museum
- Plaka and Monastiraki
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
Plan your city break
- Suggested stay
- 3–4 nights
- Best time to visit
- April–June or September–October
- Best for
- History, food and sunshine
- Travel status
- This destination is in the Schengen Area.
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