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Ancient wonders, outdoor cafe culture, vibrant nightlife and gritty urban soul.
Redolent with history and mythology, Athens is an affable city enlivened by bustling outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets that wind through the city's ancient sites and its fair share of urban eccentrics. If you get into the Athenian mindset, you'll enjoy one of the most laid-back and quirky European cities.
The city may look like a concrete jungle and still suffers from bouts of the dreaded nefos (smog), but beyond its noisy and chaotic veneer is an undeniable charm. The spruced up historic centre, major sites and major dining and entertainment precincts are all close together making Athens is a great walking city.
Where to Eat
Eating out is a serious part of Athenian culture, whether it's a neighbourhood family taverna or grill house serving traditional dishes, trendy restaurants serving more refined Modern Greek cuisine or fancy establishments serving Mediterranean and International-style cuisine. While you can't not savour a souvlaki -the national snack - try to broaden your experience of Greek food beyond the traditional horiatiki salata (Greek salad) and mousaka (eggplant with mince meat and bechamel sauce).
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