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View of a narrow street in the Plaka District in Athens.

Oct 5, 20269 min read

Where to Stay in Athens

Young people sit at cafe tables in a narrow city street. Lush foliage provides a canopy, while a wall is covered in brightly colored graffiti.

Jun 24, 20266 min read

11 of the Best Things to Eat and Drink in Athens

People sit on low rocks or walk along a concrete pathway looking toward a ruin with columns on a sunny day.

May 1, 20269 min read

Lonely Planet’s Guide to Overtourism in Athens

An aerial view of the Acropolis and greater Athens. TTstudio/Shutterstock

Jan 16, 202614 min read

16 Best Things to Do in Athens, from Culture to Beaches

Colorful towels hang on the line outside a white building on a narrow cobblestone walkway in the Cyclades, Greece; the sea is visible at the end of the alley.

Jan 15, 202615 min read

6 Best Greece Itineraries: Top Ways to See the Greek Islands and Mainland

Here's everything you need to know about visiting the Acropolis of Athens. George Pachantouris/Getty Images

Jan 6, 202610 min read

A Guide to the Acropolis of Athens

Nov 11, 20258 min read

A Guide to Athens

An overcast blue sky above the Shrine of the Muses, Athens

Jun 4, 20256 min read

The Ultimate Weekend in Athens

The decor of Galaxy bar in Athens has remained unchanged for decades © Austin Bush

Feb 2, 20248 min read

A Total Trip: 5 Food-Focused Days in Athens for Around €400

The Parthenon Temple at the Acropolis, trialling the number of visitors permitted on site © Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP via Getty Images

Sep 7, 20235 min read

The Acropolis in Greece Takes Bold Step, Imposing Visitor Limits to Protect Ancient Site

View of Acropolis of Athens with Parthenon and Erechtheion from Filopappou hill. Herodium, Lycabettus and Acropolis of Athens view from Filopappou hill a summer sunny day, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-07-14T15:28:44.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: wip, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Feb 25, 20237 min read

How to Get Around Athens: From Athena to Zeus

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece

Dec 11, 20202 min read

How the Acropolis Is Becoming More Accessible

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