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📅 Coming up in the next weeks
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Athens Archaeology Festival 2026 at the British School at Athens
17 Oct · Source:
British School at Athens
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The Cleveland Orchestra with Franz Welser-Möst at the Megaron, first appearance in Greece
21 Oct · Source:
Megaron Athens Concert Hall
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Ohi Day, 28 Oct: national holiday and parade in central Athens
28 Oct · Source:
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Acropolis of Athens
History plus the prettiest viewpoint in the city.
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Ergon House Athens
A sure thing in Athens — deli market, café and restaurant around the olive-tree courtyard; on her recommendation map.
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Choureal Choux & Profiterole
On Ermou St – choux with pâtissier cream topped with white and dark chocolate. Very sweet but delicious.
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Ermou Street
The city's main shopping street, with all the good stores.
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Atlantikos
For fish and seafood; food in Athens is cheap and excellent.
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Syntagma Square
Central square where Ermou shopping street begins; a good base for sleeping in Athens.
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Monastiraki Square
Lively square with pop-up market stalls, including a salep cart.
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Εθνικός Κήπος (National Garden)
Followers say it's about the only thing in Athens that works for young kids.
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Lycabettus Hill
Long staircase climb, but the view over the Acropolis, Plaka and the sea is 'wow' — worth the effort.
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Overoll Croissanterie
The talked-about bakery in Athens (Praxitelous 27): the savory sesame croissant was perfect; the strawberry cream one was nice but too sweet.
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Roman Agora of Athens
The Gate of Athena Archegetis marks the entrance, right in the Plaka area.
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Ariston
Historic pie shop on Voulis St. since 1910 — a stop on the food tour.
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Ellyz
Rose-covered Instagrammable entrance at Agiou Fillipou 11; the raspberry dessert is sweet and tasty and kids' dishes are really good.
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Monastiraki Flea Market
Cute flea market spreading down Ifestou street off Monastiraki Square.
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Little Kook
The most touristy thing they did, but the Christmas lights and decorations are genuinely impressive.
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Tylixto Greek Wrap
Excellent gyros, but skip the dolmades here – they were less good.
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Varvakios Agora Central Market
Street fruit market with oranges and pears at €0.99/kilo - prices she couldn't believe compared to Israel.
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Allou! Fun Park
"The most fun attraction for kids in Athens": park splits into Kidom for little ones (€29 for 2 kids, some rides extra) and the big side with ferris wheel and extreme rides.
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Ancient Agora of Athens
Seen from the descent from the Acropolis — a wide view over the Agora.
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Athens Capital Hotel MGallery
Central but quiet near Syntagma; huge shower, super comfy beds, and a rooftop pool that isn't heated — summer or warm days only.
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CTC Urban Gastronomy
Michelin blind tasting menu billed at 11 courses, actually 14 — pricey but you leave full; don't miss the volcano signature dish and calamari tagliatelle.
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Gorgeous pedestrian street by the Acropolis Museum, full of restaurants and shops, with Acropolis views and the easier climb up.
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Electra Rhythm Athens
On Ermou St with Zara/H&M/Mango downstairs; rooftop breakfast facing the Acropolis, spa with heated pool and sauna, good price.
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Fairytale
Famous all-pink flower café — try the Fairytale cheesecake, strawberry pancakes, açaí bowl or eggs Benedict.
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Hans & Gretel
Listed among the Athens spots you shouldn't miss with kids.
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Kalamaki Bar
Open till 1:30am on Drakou 15. Order the cheese-stuffed kebab (€9.5) with tzatziki, fries and pita; Greek salad €8.5, fried halloumi €4.5.
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MS Roof Garden
Rooftop above Monastiraki Square with a direct Acropolis view — come for a sunset drink, it gets packed.
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Nancy's Sweet Home
Athens' most famous chocolate cake: it's a spongy cake, not hot — the chocolate sauce and ice cream were the good part.
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Ovio Athens
Apollonos 4 — order the truffle cacio e pepe and the prosciutto-arugula pizza that tastes like Naples. Pricey for Greece but worth it.
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Playmobil FunPark
Big indoor Playmobil play world best for ages 3-9, at the edge of Athens in Kifisia; has a shop and cafeteria.
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Taverna Klimataria
Book ahead. Live Greek music every night; order the oven vegetables with halloumi and the giant white beans — the stuffed pepper was just okay.
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Xplore Entertainment Center
Indoor spot with 3 zones inside Golden Hall mall: go-karts, Ferrari driving simulator, digger ball pit and soft-play climbing.
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Zara Ermou
Come at the 9:00 opening to have the 4-floor store to yourself; prices way below Israel (a jacket~$29 vs~$95) – press Tax Free at self-checkout.
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Zoubourlou
At Aischylou 4, 3 min from Soul Athens — excellent breakfast and coffee; try the scrambled-egg croissant, avocado toast and the kataifi dessert.
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Asty Luxury Apartments
Family suites with kids' room, living room, kitchenette and balcony, on the most central street near Monastiraki Square, metro and Acropolis.
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Attic Urban Rooftop
Ermou 86 – rooftop with a swing and a direct night view of the Acropolis; great to end the evening.
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Baba Au Rum
Klitiou 6 — over 450 rums, mostly South American. Tell the bartender which flavors you like and let him build the cocktail.
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Diporto Agoras
Old basement taverna: only what the cook makes that day, closes when food runs out. Sardines, beans, bread. Don't miss it.
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Electra Metropolis Athens
Breakfast on the terrace has a direct view of the Acropolis.
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Klepsidra Cafe
Cute alley seating in Plaka; order the mezze – Greek salad, feta in olive oil, dolma, tzatziki and pita.
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Lake Vouliagmeni
"The most magical place in Athens" — warm thermal lake between cliffs, close to the sea with nice beaches, restaurants and hotels around.
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Mokka Coffee Shop
Stop for traditional Greek coffee, part of the Athens for Foodies tour.
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The Clumsies
Praxitelous 30, one of the World's 50 Best Bars. Open till 2:00, food till 23:30; cocktails €12-13 — ask the waiter to match one to your taste.
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Ζήσης Ψαράκι στο Χωνάκι
Tiny takeaway serving fish in a paper cone – try the cod fish & chips with caper aioli.
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Ουζερί Η Ωραία Ελλάς (Center of Hellenic Tradition)
Sit by the window for the Acropolis and rooftop view; souvlaki with fries, plus a gallery on site and guided tours.
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Acropolis Museum
The pedestrian street outside the museum is lined with cafes and shops — a nice spot for breakfast (Greek salad and cappuccino).
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Acropolis of Athens
Best viewed from Lycabettus Hill, with Plaka and the sea in one frame.
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Athens Metro
Metro is punctual and fast; a 24-hour unlimited ticket costs about ~$3.
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Fantastico Circo
A must for kids — circus-themed gelateria with carousel decor, gelato counter and slushie machines.
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Golden Hall
Leof. Kifisias 37A: a whole floor for kids — LEGO store, toy and kids' fashion shops, a 3D interactive screen wall and XPLORE inside.
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Orizontes Lycabettus
At the top of Lycabettus: great food and service, Greek dishes with lots of seafood — fried calamari, carbonara, white wine, panoramic city view.
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PAME House Athens
Lovely boutique stay 200 m from Monastiraki Square, with a rooftop clawfoot bathtub and outdoor rain shower.
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Taverna Saita
On Kydathineon 21 in Plaka — no tourist trap: grilled sardines with veg, fries and stuffed cabbage rolls.
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Zampanó
On Sarri 18 — the hotel's breakfast spot, boutique and high quality; beautiful corner building.
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Κρίνος
Open since 1923 — the most Greek way to start the morning; loukoumades with syrup, Nutella or cream, €2 with coffee. Kids loved it.
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360 Cocktail Bar
Come for brunch on the rooftop — stunning views over the city and the Acropolis.
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Adia Athens
New Isrotel/Aluma hotel; the rooftop pool bar with a cocktail is addictive, and shops, restaurants and bars are all walkable.
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Athinaikon
Two branches with the same name – go to the less touristy one. Don't miss the moussaka; €37 for two with lots of dishes.
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Birdman
The recommendation followers repeated most – sushi, tuna, grilled corn. Book ahead; less suitable if you're pregnant.
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Doctor Fish Athens
Fish pedicure the kids love — 10 minutes for €10; leave them there and grab a manicure yourself.
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Geros Tou Moria
Lovely Plaka taverna with live Greek music and local dancers — good food and a happy atmosphere.
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H&M Ermou
Fitting rooms have a smart screen that auto-detects the items you brought in and shows other colours and matching pieces.
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Heteroclito
Excellent corner wine bar right below Villa Brown Ermou.
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K. Mantas
Street shop hung with wicker baskets and lampshades - she wanted to buy everything but wondered how to carry it home.
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Kora Bakery
Pastry lovers: go for the glossy cardamom-sugar buns.
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Lukumades
Branches all over the city; nice but heavy and greasy, and it only comes in portions of 10 — share it.
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Moni Island
10-min boat from Perdika on Aegina: free-roaming deer and peacocks, sandy main beach with a beach bar, and a lagoon on the far side via the rocks.
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Neoklassiko
A locals' gyros spot near Syntagma, a minute from the Electra Rhythm hotel.
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Villa Brown Ermou
Intimate 16-room boutique hotel on a quiet street parallel to Ermou shopping street, walking distance to everything.
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Ya Zhou Taste of the Far East
For a break from Greek food: udon soup with fried tofu, bok choy and soft egg — and the sushi is great too.
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72H Artisanal Bakery
TikTok-famous with a long line, but it moves in 5-7 min. Filled croissants €3.90 Nutella / €4.70 pistachio; there's also a rooftop restaurant.
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Abuelo
Kolokotroni 11 — known for serving coffee in a can; iced coffee €2.5. Shake it before drinking.
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Coffee Berry
Good coffee to go, plus coffee blends, mugs and pastries to buy.
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Deus Apartments Athens Airport
Sweet apartment with a small garden, 10 min drive from Athens airport — 270 ₪ booked last minute.
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Erechtheion
Don't miss the Porch of the Caryatids and the view over the city below.
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Golden Phoenix
Worth a stop if you're in the area — the Peking duck is served inside a 'pancake'; branches in Kifisia and Glyfada.
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Juan Rodriguez Bar
Pallados 3 — street-side tables outside, party inside, more laid-back than Barrett. Bartender pours Campari shots at the bar.
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Lukumades
Too tired to go out? Order loukoumades to the hotel on Wolt – delivery took about 30-40 minutes.
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Lycabettus Funicular
The blue funicular takes you up to the top of Lycabettus.
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Monastiraki Square
Souvenirs, street food, antiques and clothes; at night the square has the lit Acropolis behind it.
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Nolan
Modern Greek-fusion cooking.
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Seen from the climb up to the Acropolis.
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Pallados Street
One of the prettiest streets in Athens, lined with cafés like MELO and Liosporos.
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Tartufo Cucina Italiana
More upscale – about double the price of a local taverna – but great for Italian food lovers: salads, feta-and-olive pizza, pasta.
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Thes Greek Creative Cuisine
Order the tuna tartare with saffron; the Greek salad is more for the vibe.
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Come to the Parliament on Syntagma Square to see the Evzone guards and the changing of the guard ceremony.
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Wagamama
Sushi rolls, noodles and a strawberry cocktail at the mall branch; seasonal 'hello hanami' menu.
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Βολιώτικο Τσιπουράδικο στου Ψυρρή
Leafy lantern-lit courtyard with live rebetiko music — order the grilled sardines with tsipouro.
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Μουστάκας Toys
The biggest toy chain in Athens — four floors of toys, worth saving for a visit with kids.
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Amygdalo Health Bar & Coffee
Morning stop for coffee, nuts, stuffed dried fruit, juices and kombucha.
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Anafiotika
A must-see picturesque quarter right below the Acropolis.
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Brettos
Historic distillery bar on Kydathinaion 41 with a backlit wall of colorful liqueurs — great cocktails.
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Cha Tai
Really recommended for bubble tea lovers; Chinese teas around €4.5–5.8.
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Clemente VIII Caffè
Pretty street-side spot for coffee and cake — she says they have great coffee.
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Ermou Street
Main shopping street running off Syntagma Square; most chains are cheaper than in Israel, but it's always packed with tourists.
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F&K Coffee & Nuts Fistiki
Pink flower wall plus Greek sweets like baklava and kadaifi — another photogenic café stop.
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Fotsi
Colourful, fragrant spice shop by the market — dried citrus slices, rose buds, thyme and rosemary from ~€1-2 a pack.
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Hotel Grande Bretagne
Worth a look at dusk when the facade on Syntagma Square is lit up.
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Kowalski
Ornate flower-covered facade — an example of Athens' beautifully designed cafés.
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MINU Athens
Tasty iced coffee and a chocolate chip cookie; great spot to sit and work remotely.
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Olympiacos RED Store
Football shirts and balls — a hit with the kids.
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Parthenon
Currently wrapped in scaffolding — 'Athens is also under renovation'.
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PAUL Boulangerie Pâtisserie
The French bakery chain she fell in love with in Monaco also has a branch in Athens.
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Pax Burgers
Tasty burger at Aiolou 34 — burger, fries and Coke for €7.5.
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Philopappos Hill
Free viewpoint with a view of the Acropolis and the city below.
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Psyrri
Don't miss Psyrri for bars, clubs, graffiti and a fun atmosphere.
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The Loom Carpets
Vintage Turkish-style rugs and kilims on Adrianou Street in Plaka - hard to choose just one.
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Vanilia Bistro
Cute quick breakfast spot on Veikou St — feta omelette, cappuccino and OJ before an early flight.
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Zara Stadiou
A big, proper Zara branch on Stadiou Street if you want to shop.
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Zuccherino
Display full of tarts, tiramisu, chocolate mousse and cakes.
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Παγωτομανία
Good gelato — try the Millefolie flavour.
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Academy of Athens
Worth passing by at night – the neoclassical building with the columns is beautifully lit.
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attica The Department Store
8 floors of brands at Panepistimiou 9; Israelis get the 10% tax-free refund on the spot at the Global Blue kiosk, floors 4–5.
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Ktima Papagiannakos
17 minutes from Athens airport — a cute wine stop before a flight, though she's been to more impressive wineries.
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Lycabettus Hill Cafe
Wonderful stop facing the Acropolis view, but coffee costs €4.5.
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
Nice night photo spot – the lit facade works well for portraits.
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O Thanasis
Famous kebab taverna on Mitropoleos with the best atmosphere and very cheap prices, but not the tastiest food — moussaka sells out, come early.
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Piraeus Port
Ferry from Piraeus to Naxos takes about 3.5-5 hours (she did 4 hours with Seajets).
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Propylaea
Sights · ancient gateway
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Tylixto Greek Wrap
He didn't eat there, but people say it's the best gyros in Athens.
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Attica Zoological Park
This is the big zoo of Athens — not the small free one inside the city park.
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Barrett
Protogenous 11 — outdoor seating among plants, loud party inside. The creator enjoyed it least of the bars, though they arrived late.
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Café Veneto
Morning coffee stop; mornings are still cool, afternoons warm up to 24°C.
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Cocona Art of Taste
Takeaway tray of gozleme-style stuffed flatbread rolls with spinach, yogurt and red sauce.
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Hadrian's Library
Sights · ruins
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Hermion
Long-standing restaurant tucked in the Plaka lanes.
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Lycabettus Hill
Visible on the skyline from the Acropolis.
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Panagia Kapnikarea
Little Byzantine church sitting in the middle of Ermou shopping street.
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Perdika
Departure point for the 10-minute boat to Moni Island.
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Theatre of Dionysus
Seen from above on the Acropolis walk.
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Tzistarakis Mosque
Sights · mosque
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