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The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

Point Α © Christos Drazos

Summer on the terrace

Athens summer “observatories” rest on the city’s flat-top buildings; hideaways ensconced in the embrace of the evening summer breeze.

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Prigkipas, Royal street food at affordable prices

Imagine a mouth-watering smoked trout wrapped up in a delicious corn pita served with home-made f

Greek coffee

It has to be made the traditional way

A first-timer in Athens

Sightseeing… off the beaten path

The City's Passageways

I doubt that there is a nineteenth century building with a passageway attached to it

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Things to do

5 best fish restaurants

You can find good fish in Athens, not just in the islands

Exarchia is one of the coolest neighbourhoods on the planet

“Alternative culture is alive, especially around the square”

5 new food joints you should know of

Brand new, stylish and marvelous

Day Trip: Cape Sounion

Where the sun sets through the Doric columns of Poseidon

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Sightseeing

Museum
National Historical Museum

The first Greek House of Parliament, later turned into a museum

Museum
Acropolis Museum

One of the best museums in the world

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Best of Athens

The Rabbithole Bar

Follow the rabbit to a charming yard, 2’ from Syntagma Square through the Merchants’ Passage for

Coolest distillery/ bar in the city

Europe’s second oldest distillery

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Hotels

5 Stars
Melia Athens

Luxury, safety and with facilities free of charge

Hostels
AthenStyle

Premium accommodation at the best price

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Taste

Mediterranean
Prosopa

Enjoy delicious Mediterranean dishes under the stars

Italian
Il Postino

Tasteful dishes right out of an Italian mama’s casserole

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Night Out

Bar
Tiki Athens

Vintage atmosphere, tropical decoration and a matching soundtrack

Live
Half Note Jazz Club

Well-known and beloved jazz club

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Shopping

Underwear
Calzedonia

Items for women and funny and “serious” socks for kids and men

Fashion
Diane Von Furstenberg

Since 1972, wrap dresses that form a way of life for Diane

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