ATHENS 37.9838° N, 23.7275° E
Europe's classical capital beckons
with an electrifying blend of urban
grit and ancient grandeur, delicious
food and sweeping vistas.
Athens is where the ancient and modern worlds
collide to create something utterly spectacular.
Centuries old Byzantine churches and classical
buildings line cobbled streets, and sprawling
neighbourhoods play host to buzzing bars,
restaurants and cafes, where people pour out
into the streets and bask in the heat of the day.
The city's art scene has abounded in recent years,
with commercial galleries like The Breeder and
Goulandris Foundation favoured hot spots for art
enthusiasts. Athens exudes a charming energy
and chaos, and at its heart, the gleaming marble
of the Acropolis, which sits on a hill and is visible
from almost all corners of the city – an ever-present
reminder of the country's age-old history.
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Athens
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