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Athens

The Parthenon above a chaotic modern city, with a superb museum, and tavernas of Plaka.

Photo: Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Our full guide to Athens is being written. It's on the Greece list as Must-See and Europe list as Must-See.

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