Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Athens & Around
Ancient Ruins
Roaming the hilltop ruins of the Acropolis is a must, while watching traditional Greek
drama unfold at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus will send shivers down any theatregoer's
spine. Athens and its surrounds are littered with ruins to explore, from the Agora in the
city's heart to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion.
Nightlife
You don't have to be a night owl to appreciate Athens after dark (but it helps). This city
refuses to snooze, with thousands dancing to foreign DJs at glamorous beachside clubs,
intimate
rembetika
clubs where you can soak up Greek blues and ouzo, and everything in
between.
Museums
Athens is a major contributor in the world's museum scene, from the expansive, stunning
collection at the Byzantine Museum to the National Archaeological Museum's floors of
