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52 stories · Feb 2023 · 21 places
The places from this trip
- Acropolis of AthensEntry €10 per person; inside see the Parthenon, the Propylaea and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
- Ergon House AthensAt the hotel entrance there's a food complex – bakery, fruit and ice cream stand and a restaurant in a courtyard with an olive tree.
- Ermou StreetAthens' main shopping avenue with chains like MANGO and Intimissimi.
- Syntagma SquareThe Evzones changing of the guard happens every hour on the hour, in front of parliament. Free.
- Monastiraki SquareWalk from the square towards the market – nice at night.
- Choureal Choux & ProfiteroleChoux filled to order – pick vanilla, caramel or chocolate with pistachio on top.
- Attic Urban RooftopErmou 86 – rooftop with a swing and a direct night view of the Acropolis; great to end the evening.
- Little KookThe colourful street plus what he calls the coolest Christmas shop he has seen.
- Lycabettus HillListed in his Athens summary as a viewpoint worth visiting.
- Overoll CroissanterieCrazy good croissants – take the almond one straight out of the oven.
- EllyzEntrance wrapped in a pink and purple flower wall – a photo stop.
- Monastiraki Flea MarketWorth coming back in daytime too – alleys packed with souvenirs, clothes, magnets and jewellery.
- Hans & GretelOn Adrianou St – Hansel & Gretel themed sweets shop, even has a fairytale-style inner room.
- Ζήσης Ψαράκι στο ΧωνάκιTiny takeaway serving fish in a paper cone – try the cod fish & chips with caper aioli.
- Klepsidra CafeCute alley seating in Plaka; order the mezze – Greek salad, feta in olive oil, dolma, tzatziki and pita.
- Electra Metropolis AthensBreakfast on the terrace has a direct view of the Acropolis.
- LukumadesFried dough balls with many sauces – take the filled version, it's much better.
- Thes Greek Creative CuisineOrder the tuna tartare with saffron; the Greek salad is more for the vibe.
- ZuccherinoDisplay full of tarts, tiramisu, chocolate mousse and cakes.
- Zara StadiouA big, proper Zara branch on Stadiou Street if you want to shop.
- Tylixto Greek WrapHe didn't eat there, but people say it's the best gyros in Athens.
