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The Acropolis — the greatest monument of the ancient world, the Parthenon at its heart—
The Parthenon — Pericles's marble temple to Athena, built 447–438 BC—
The Acropolis Museum — the world's finest display of classical Greek sculpture—
The Ancient Agora — the marketplace where Socrates and Aristotle walked and debated—
The Temple of Hephaestus — the best-preserved ancient Greek temple in the world—
The National Archaeological Museum — the greatest collection of ancient Greek art—
The Benaki Museum — the finest collection of Greek art from prehistoric to modern times—
The Museum of Cycladic Art — the mysterious marble figurines of the Cycladic civilisation—
The Byzantine and Christian Museum — the finest collection of Byzantine art in the world—
Plaka neighbourhood — the old town beneath the Acropolis, neoclassical houses and tavernas—
Monastiraki — flea market, street food and one of Athens's great squares—
Monastiraki Flea Market — Sunday brings the best antiques and oddities—
Psyrri neighbourhood — creative district, street art, bars and the best souvlaki—
Exarchia neighbourhood — anarchist district, alternative bars, vinyl shops and politics—
Koukaki neighbourhood — the new cool neighbourhood, great cafés and restaurants—
Thissio neighbourhood — sitting on café terraces with Acropolis views—
Filopappou Hill — pine forest walk with the best free view of the Acropolis—
Lycabettus Hill — the highest point in Athens, spectacular 360-degree panorama—
Syntagma Square & the Evzones — watch the changing of the ceremonial guard—
The Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimármaro) — the only stadium in the world built of marble—
Kerameikos Archaeological Site & Museum — ancient cemetery and pottery quarter—
Kerameikos neighbourhood — emerging nightlife district, bars and clubs—
Gazi neighbourhood — clubs and bars around the former gas works—
Athens Riviera — tram down to Vouliagmeni for swimming in a crystal lagoon—
Vouliagmeni Lake — the mysterious thermal saltwater lake with healing properties—
Cape Sounion day trip — temple of Poseidon on a cliff above the Aegean—
Aegina day trip — the island of pistachios, 40 minutes by hydrofoil—
Hydra day trip — no cars on the island, donkeys and rock swimming spots—
The Athens Central Market (Varvakeios) — meat, fish and spice market since 1886—
Souvlaki at Thanasis or Kostas — Athens's great souvlaki debate, settled by trying both—
Loukoumades at Krinos — honey-soaked Greek doughnuts since 1923—
Tzitzikas & Mermingas — the most loved modern taverna in central Athens—
Dinner in Monastiraki with Acropolis views — watching the lit Parthenon over mezedes—
Greek coffee at a kafeneion — thick sweet coffee, backgammon and time slowing down—
Ouzo or raki with seafood — the Greek way, mandatory seaside—
Athens street food — koulouri sesame bread rings, tyropita cheese pies—
Athens by night — the city comes alive after 11pm, dinner at midnight is normal—
Technopolis City of Athens — former gas works turned arts and culture venue in Gazi—
The Onassis Cultural Centre — Athens's most ambitious contemporary arts institution—
Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) — world-class classical music in northern Athens—
Odeon of Herodes Atticus — Roman theatre at the base of the Acropolis, summer concerts—
Easter in Athens — the most atmospheric Orthodox Easter celebration in the world—
Athens Marathon — run the original 42km marathon route every November—
Day trip to Delphi — the Oracle and the sanctuary of Apollo, 2.5 hours from Athens—
Day trip to Mycenae — the Lion Gate and the grave circle of Agamemnon—
Day trip to Epidaurus — the perfectly preserved ancient theatre, still used for performances—
Piraeus port and fish tavernas — fresh seafood by the harbour in Athens's port city—
The Numismatic Museum — in Schliemann's house, the world's most important coin collection—
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art — the finest collection of Islamic art in Greece—
Sunset from Filopappou Hill — free, beautiful, and far better than any paid viewpoint—