Athens for Everyone
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Athens is one of those cities that is fascinating on multiple levels. History lovers could spend a lifetime in the Greek captial and not see everything. Remnants from Ancient Greece, some remarkably well-preserved, stand next to Byzantine chapels, alongside a row of 19th century colonial buildings. The Greeks themselves take their past in stride, bustling past these wonders, with the nonchalance of ones who see history every day.
Dining in Athens
Then there’s the dining. Like Paris, but on a different scale, it’s all but impossible to get a bad meal in Athens. The traditional dishes are simply prepared–grilled or baked–and the produce is colorful and just off the vines. From a lively taverna in the Plaka to a seaside eatery along the Aegean in Pireaus, the food is delicious.
Outside of Athens
Athens is also a great starting point for exploring the interior of Greece–places like Delphi and Olympia–or the dozens of sun-filled Greeks islands, each with its personality, such as Rhodes, Mykonos, and Santorini.
Traveling to Athens
Roundtrip airfare to Athens starts around $800 from New York City. Once in the city, you’ll find hotels, restaurants, and transportation much less expensive than in other European capitals.
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