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Acropolis of Athens
Beautiful lit up at blue hour — best seen from a Monastiraki rooftop.
Atlantikos
Cheap fish taverna on Avliton St: white-fish sandwich €5.5, huge taramasalata with a loaf; full meal for two €28.50.
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.
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Gorgeous pedestrian street by the Acropolis Museum, full of restaurants and shops, with Acropolis views and the easier climb up.
Ergon House Athens
Mitropoleos 23 — deli, cafe and hotel in one. Try the croissant with scrambled egg, spinach and truffle (€12). Pricey for Athens.
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.
Monastiraki Square
Nice to wander at night with the lit Acropolis and Hadrian's Library columns in the background.
MS Roof Garden
Rooftop above Monastiraki Square with a direct Acropolis view — come for a sunset drink, it gets packed.
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.
Baba Au Rum
Klitiou 6 — over 450 rums, mostly South American. Tell the bartender which flavors you like and let him build the cocktail.
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.
Monastiraki Flea Market
Cute flea market spreading down Ifestou street off Monastiraki Square.
Abuelo
Kolokotroni 11 — known for serving coffee in a can; iced coffee €2.5. Shake it before drinking.
Acropolis Museum
The pedestrian street outside the museum is lined with cafes and shops — a nice spot for breakfast (Greek salad and cappuccino).
Ancient Agora of Athens
Worth a stop on the way down from the Acropolis.
Juan Rodriguez Bar
Pallados 3 — street-side tables outside, party inside, more laid-back than Barrett. Bartender pours Campari shots at the bar.
Tylixto Greek Wrap
One of the recommended gyros spots in Athens (Aiolou 19) — a portion is just €3.5; seating upstairs.
Ermou Street
Main shopping street running off Syntagma Square; most chains are cheaper than in Israel, but it's always packed with tourists.
Pax Burgers
Tasty burger at Aiolou 34 — burger, fries and Coke for €7.5.
Philopappos Hill
Free viewpoint with a view of the Acropolis and the city below.
Vanilia Bistro
Cute quick breakfast spot on Veikou St — feta omelette, cappuccino and OJ before an early flight.
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.
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.
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.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Seen from the climb up to the Acropolis.
Roman Agora of Athens
The Gate of Athena Archegetis marks the entrance, right in the Plaka area.
Syntagma Square
Central square where Ermou shopping street begins; a good base for sleeping in Athens.
Barrett
Protogenous 11 — outdoor seating among plants, loud party inside. The creator enjoyed it least of the bars, though they arrived late.
Lukumades
Branches all over the city; nice but heavy and greasy, and it only comes in portions of 10 — share it.
Lycabettus Hill
Visible on the skyline from the Acropolis.
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