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Hm, the truth is that I didnt know where to begin with. We had snow on winter 2008 so it was an opportunity to stay inside and get out only for playing with snow. We are not used of it in Athens.... but it was very nice and I started my Athens page then!

I have already posted some random tips, some basic places/districts but this page will be updated in the future because there are a dozen of things to put here but I need some time, especially for the pics. Please keep in mind that this page will be always under construction! :) I usually travel on budget so all my restaurant tips will be for people that doesn's spend 200$ for a meal.

But let's start...

What to do/see:

flowers in the ruins

Take bus X95 (5 euro) from the airport direct to Syntagma square. Your hotel must be in walking distance from there anyway if you want to have the basic districts and monuments around. But even if you live somewhere else there will be for sure at least one bus leading to the center. The traffic is huge some days though so it’s better not to loose all your day in the bus, especially if you don’t have many days to spend in Athens,

I will make a small itinenary for you but you have to read my tips for detailed description.
Day 1:
At Syntagma square see the Parliament and the Tomb of the Uknown soldier, walk into National Garden, see Zapeion Hall and the Arch of Hadrian. Go down Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian street or from Syntagma Square go down Ermou Street for shopping. In both options visit Monastiraki area for the market, Psiri (for the cafes), Plaka(for the buildings, and Acropolis at the top of the hill, the Tower of The Winds in the Roman Agora etc) .
Day 2:
From Syntagma square in walking distance also is Kolonaki district, the expensive central district, you can go there through Vas.Sofias avenue and if your wallet cant afford the prices (even coffee is more expensive here) go up to Lycabettus Hill for an amazing view of the city or walk down to Eksarxeia district (for the cafes, pubs, rock clubs etc)
Day 3:
Walk in the center, from Sintagma square to Omonoia square through El.Venizelos Avenue and from Omonoia to Monastiraki through Athinas Street where you can check the meat and fish markets.
Time to visit some museums. Archeological, Byzantinum, War Museum and a dozen of other museums and galleries in many places basically in the center.
Day 4:
Visit Sounio by bus for the Temple of Posidon
Day 5:
Take an organised tour to Ancient Corinth or to Delphi.
Or just take the subway and go down to Piraeus and catch an ferry to near by island on the ArgoSaronic Gulf (Hydra, Aigina, Poros or Spetses). There are numerous organized day cruises among them, just book your ticket at travel agent near your hotel.

If you have a car visit Sanctuary of Amphiarion at Kalamos and eat fresh fish at Skala Oropou, Dhilessi or Paralia Avlidhos. Dont forget to swim at one of the beaches along the way. If you have time take the ferry from Skala Oropou to Eretria for more sightseeing and return to Athens from Chalkida.

If you only have 2 days try to combine the first 3 days shown above. It's easy to do but not so relaxing.

Upcoming concerts in Athens:

byzantine churches and ancient ruins

-thu 23 may 2013 LONELY KAMEL/GODSLEEP/DESERT HOUND @An 15e
-sat 1 june 2013 DREAM SYNDICATE @Gagarin
-sun 2 june 2013 RIVERSIDE @Gagarin
-tue 4 june 2013 RED FANG/CANCER BATS @Gagarin
-tue 11 june 2013 PARKWAY DRIVE @Kyttaro
-thu 27 june 2013 CLUTCH @Vox 20-25e
-fri 28 june 2013 VON @An
-mon 1 july 2013 DIANA KRALL @Herodeio
-mon 1 july 2013 SLAYER/DOWN/R.CHRIST/KVELERTAK @Plateia Nerou
-wed 10 july 2013 VEIL OF MAYA @7sins
-wed 31 july 2013 ROGER WATERS @
-sat 7 september 2013 WITCHCRAFT/MAHAKALA/SPEEDBLOW/SIX FOR NINE @Kyttaro 23e 20.00
-sun 10 november 2013 YEAR OF THE GOAT/MAHAKALA/SPEEDBLOW @Kyttaro 20e
-sat 16 november 2013 ASHBURY @7sins
-sat 16 november 2013 CHILDREN OF BODOM/ @Gagarin
-fri 31 january 2014 ICED EARTH @Gagarin

Pros and Cons

Pros:too much history
Cons:too much traffic

Intro Updated May 19, 2013
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Nemorino Apr 21, 2013 at 1:51 AM

I enjoyed reading your fine Things to Do tips about Athens. It's great that you live in the center so you can just walk by these places and have a look without making a huge expedition out of it.
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  mindcrime Apr 21, 2013 at 2:35 AM
  
  the funny thing is that since I started the page I always carry my camera wherever I go so many locals talk to me in English :)
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jumpingnorman Dec 11, 2012 at 4:00 PM

well-written --- Syntagma Square --- wish I could return someday :))))
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  jumpingnorman Dec 13, 2012 at 3:41 PM
  
  haha, so true....but so far away, haha....but I have a feeling I will see it again :)
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  jumpingnorman Dec 13, 2012 at 3:43 PM
  
  Here's a video I made by the way of Athens: youtube.com/watch?v=ZTcRZNFr...
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staindesign Jan 11, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Athens is on my bucket list, I told my fiancé that I don't want a wedding so we can save for a big honeymoon to Greece! Please tell me: do you think it is possible to travel around the country without a tour without speaking Greek? I found tour routes online that I'm dying to experience! I'll definitely be a regular to your pages! :) thanks for your great work!
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SWFC_Fan Dec 6, 2011 at 3:15 PM

Good win for Olympiakos tonight, mate...it's a shame about those late Marseille goals! :-(
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Aitana Mar 8, 2011 at 12:40 PM

I also missed the Kerameikos, and not only onces! Nice pics of the Trilogy ;-)
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hunterV Feb 19, 2011 at 7:41 AM

Hello, Konstantinos! Thanks for your detailed page! You have created a very interesting tour of Athens! ~
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artemisbl Dec 20, 2010 at 11:50 PM

I have been living in Athens my whole life and i didn't know this! Amazing! Very good tip!
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littlesam1 Dec 5, 2010 at 11:03 PM

I was in Athens four years ago and loved it very much. I enjoyed your page. Excellent tips.
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iblatt Nov 27, 2010 at 12:28 AM

Hi! Thanks for visiting my Athens page, I really love this city! Your Athens tips are excellent, with interesting perspectives and insight! Ilan
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Zvrlj Oct 19, 2010 at 11:18 PM

I've just taken a glance at your Athens tips. Feel a bit frustrated cause we'll see just a tiny, tiny bit of the city. We have decided to go to the Archeological museum and to see Acropolis. Next time we'll go for more :-)