Athens
Greece
Marco Argüello for Lonely Planet
Overview
Equal measures of grunge and grace, Athens is a master of reinvention, serving up an anarchic mash-up of architectural gravitas, urban grit and infectious creativity.
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Best Things to Do
Athens offers unparalleled encounters with ancient history – and is a thriving 21st-century metropolis, too. Here are 16 ways to explore the city.
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Best Time to Visit
Whether you're after the beach or a bargain, here's when to go to Athens, Greece.
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Transportation
Tangled streets. Troublesome traffic. Athens can be tricky to navigate. This is how to get around.
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Free Things to Do
Roam Athens’ ancient streets, then take in cost-free museums, markets and art. Here’s our guide to the best free things to do in Athens.
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Best Neighborhoods
Learn the difference between Kolonaki and Koukaki, Psyrri and Gazi, in this tour of central Athens’ most visited districts.
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Day Trips
From ancient ruins to beaches a short boat ride away, here are nine ways to escape the bustle of Athens for the day.
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Traveling with Kids
From wandering ancient sites to catching waves at Kyma Surf School, here's how to see Athens with kids.
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