Athens

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The cradle of Western civilisation: the Acropolis with the Parthenon, the Roman Agora, the markets of Monastiraki and authentic Greek cuisine in the Psirri district.

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Athens

Athens: from the Acropolis to souvlaki, the Greek capital discovered on foot

Pericles' Acropolis dominates the city from its 156 metres. At the foot of the rock, the Monastiraki district with its bazaar and the rooftop bars overlooking the Parthenon make Athens an unmissable destination.