Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Metro
Arriving at Syntagma station (blue and red lines) or Monastiraki station (blue and green lines), to the
west of the Acropolis hill, allows for a leisurely walk through Plaka's winding lanes to the Acropolis' western en-
trance.
The Sights in a Day
Start as early as you can manage to make your way to the Acropolis and beat
the heat and the crowds. Wander the hilltop first, from the
Parthenon
(
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here
)
to the resplendent
Caryatids
(
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)
at the
Erechtheion
(
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)
and
the precious
Temple of Athena Nike
(
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)
. Wander down the Acropolis' southern
slope to take in the
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
(
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), the
Stoa of Eumenes
(
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)
and the
Theatre of Dionysos
(
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)
.
Grab a bite to eat at the super-scenic and relaxing
Acropolis Museum
(
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works in the collection. You can examine everything from tiny coins to magnificent pedi-
mental sculptures, all arrayed beautifully in the modern (air-conditioned!) building. The
movie on the top floor makes a nice break, too.
If there's any time left before dinner, check out neighbourhood shops, including
El.Marneri Galerie
(
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)
,
Greece is For Lovers
(
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)
and
Kanakis
(
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)
, or take a short stroll along the
Ancient Promenade
(
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)
,
listening to the buskers. Plan to dine out at one of the area's fine restaurants, such as
Mani
Mani
(
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)
,
Strofi
(
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)
or
Dionysos
(
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) and then hit
Duende
(
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)
or
Tiki Athens
(
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) for a nightcap.
