A Weekend in Athens by a Local

The magnificent Greek capital of Athens has a plethora of things to do, see, and experience, ranging from landmarks and ruins from the ancient world, all the way to its contemporary culture of art, music, and nightlife. Though you could …

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A Day Trip to Meteora from Athens

The astonishing Meteora region in the prefecture of Thessaly in Central Greece consists of a spectacular series of slim rocky peaks with neatly perched Byzantine monasteries on top, which creates a truly enchanting and otherworldly landscape that tourists, walkers, and …

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Landmarks of Athens

Acropolis - how Athens got its name

Visiting Athens is like visiting no other city as it is the greatest archaeological site in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Athens is the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and Western civilization and there are so many famous …

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Hills of Athens

The hills of Athens - Acropolis

The Greek capital of Athens is built upon seven spectacular hills, all of which have their own fantastic, unique, and compelling history, and brilliant ancient myths associated with them. Whether you are fascinated by the heritage and culture of each …

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Best Places to visit in Athens

Remains of Hadrian's Library

The Greek capital city of Athens is one of the most culturally and historically rich places on the entire planet; it lies at the heart of the ancient world, and a large portion of the ruins and remains are still …

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How to Spend Your Honeymoon in Athens by a Local

When you hear the phrase “honeymoon in Greece” you think of sun-kissed beaches, pearly white houses, and churches with their characteristic blue roofs huddled together on the slopes of islands. You think of breathtaking vistas of the Aegean and picturesque, …

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