Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Day One
Start with an early-morning climb through Plaka's streets to the glorious
Acro-
polis
(
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)
, going early to beat the crowds and the heat. Then wind your
way down through the
Ancient Agora
(
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), the centre of ancient Athens' civic
life. Venture into the streets of Plaka and Monastiraki, passing by the
Roman Agora
(
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)
with its unusual Tower of the Winds, before heading to Monastiraki's souvlaki
hub to initiate yourself with a
gyro
at
Thanasis
(
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)
, or have an excellent meal at
sweet
Café Avyssinia
(
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)
.
Explore the
Monastiraki Flea Market
(
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)
or shop for souvenirs in
Plaka, then head to the
Acropolis Museum
(
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)
to see the Parthenon
masterpieces. If you didn't see them while you were at the Acropolis, visit the
Theatre of
Dionysos
(
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)
and
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
(
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)
.
Dine under the floodlit Acropolis at
Filistron
(
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)
or
Strofi
(
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), then head to the best bars in Monastiraki and Syntagma, such as
Tailor Made
(
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)
on Plateia Agia Irini,
Faust
(
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)
with its cabaret, or one of the multi-
tude of venues near Plateia Karytsi, like
Gin Joint
(
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)
.
