"IMPREXXION: ATHENS" Athens by xuessium

Athens Travel Guide: 4,404 reviews and 10,114 photos

..."My first image of Greece is always the image of a majestic Acropolis, rising above the beige dull undergrowth, set against a brilliant cobalt sky, flanked by white fluffy playful clouds. Unfortunately, Athens refused to reward me with the handsome image. The tearing sky was furiously grey, all puffed up in hues of sorrow. I stood under the doorway of the Acropolis Museum, watching as raindrops passed by, nursing in my heart, an image of a majestic Acropolis, rising above the beige dull undergrowth, set against a brilliant cobalt sky, flanked by white fluffy playful clouds"...

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Heart of Hellenistic Pride
Cons:Chaos, Noise and Pollution
In a nutshell:Entrance and Exit for Greece

Last visit to Athens: Oct 2006
Intro Updated Sep 1, 2007
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Reviews (13)

See The Acropolis from Philopappos Hill Off The Beaten Path (1)

Best view in the house! This should be really be on the well beaten trail and yet, during the more than half an hour I... more travel advice

Hadrian's Library Things to Do (5)

Disclaimer: I never did enter the enclosure but walked past it several times. Looks impressive as it is! Hadrian's... more travel advice

The heart of Athens: Plaka Things to Do (5)

Come here to feel Athen's vibes. Come here to people watch. Come here to shop. Come here to souvenir hunt. Come here... more travel advice

This little pig goes to market! Shopping (2)

The anti-Ermou Street. The cheap souvenir hunter's paradise. Alleys and streets of colours, sounds and... more travel advice

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mindcrime May 30, 2008 at 12:35 AM

I like your personalised tips. Unfortunately, metro covers only a few parts of the city. It takes ages to build a new station or a new line. cheers! konstantinos
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aukahkay Sep 14, 2007 at 11:45 PM

I am looking forward to my trip to Greece from 17 - 29 October. I'll be taking in Athens, Delphi, Kalambaka and the islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Flying into Athens on Thai and flying out of Santorino on Aegean via Athens.
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trisanna Aug 4, 2007 at 10:49 AM

Great Athens photos! Love your tip on the Acropolis. Funny, but true. Any future trips planned? Didn't realize that Dark Ray is your brother. he leaves some great tips in the Spore forum. Cheers!
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SWFC_Fan May 29, 2007 at 12:18 PM

Great updates, mate! Philopappos Hill was also my favourite place to escape the crowds and to view the Acropolis!
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bijo69 May 22, 2007 at 8:23 AM

Next stop Athens... Honestly I don't like this place, but a friend lives there and we'll set off to explore some islands straight away.