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Athens : Michelin's recommendations

Definitely the city to visit to go back to the source of western civilisation! A dazzling, harmonious site with beautiful ancient moments and museums overflowing with splendour, Athens is the very source of western civilisation. Roman, Byzantine and neo-classical souvenirs; an oriental, populous atmosphere: Athens is all this and more! With less than 10,000 inhabitants in the 19C, it is now the heart of a bustling, cosmopolitan centre, stretching 15 km from Piraeus to Kifissia.

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Tourist attractions Athens : Things to see and do

Erechtheion

Av. Dionissou-Aeropagitou GR - 117 42 Athína

This elegant 5C B.C. temple, with many places of worship, was a church, a palace, a harem and then a military magazine. The famous portico of the kores was named the «Caryatids tribune» because 6 statues of young women, clad in tunics with parallel f..

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Acropolis Museum

15 r. Dionysiou-Aeropagitou GR - 117 42 Athína

After entering this place, how will you leave it? You will certainly be enchanted by the celebrated kores with their mischievous smiles, the famous “pensive Athena”, the remarkable kore of Antenor, the winged statue of Nike and the kore with a dove. ..

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Temple of Athena Nike

Av. Dionissou-Aeropagitou GR - 117 42 Athína

This graceful Ionic temple (late 5C B.C.) juts out in front of the Propylaea, overlooking the Sacred Way. According to the legend, Aegeus, the father of Theseus, believing his son to be dead, threw himself from the rock where the temple is built. Reb..

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Hotels Athens

King Jason

kolonou street GR - 10437 Athens

Prix Prices from : 38 €

The King Jason Hotel is located on downtown Athens and just a few minutes walk from the metro station. This is a modern hotel in a great location close to the commercial and transportation centre of Omonia and just minutes away from the city's attrac..

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Jason Prime

Nikiforou street 3 GR - 10437 Athens

The Jason Prime Hotel is located across the street from the prestigious Greek National Theatre, at the heart of the vigorous Athenian theatrical scene and the multicultural commercial quarter that is gradually established around transportation hub of..

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BEST WESTERN Pythagorion Hotel

28 Agiou Konstandinou Str. GR - 10437 Athens

Located in the heart of the commercial section of Athens, between Omonia and Karaiskaki squares, next to the National Theater.

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Leisure activities Athens

Adventures through the Lens: Photography Tour (Ancient Footsteps)

Prices from : 308 €

Explore the birthplace of Western civilization guided by the expert eye of a professional photographer. Capture the legacy of the classical Greek world while learning to take great photos. Click here for a larger image Gain insights into simple..

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Tour of Mycenae and Epidaurus Archaeological Sites

Prices from : 84 €

Two of Greece's most inspiring archaeological sites are yours to explore. Enjoy a bracing drive along the Saronic Gulf before picking your way through the remnants of ancient Mycenae. Then head to Epidaurus, a World Heritage Site, to test the legenda..

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Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour of Athens

Prices from : 19 €

Visit some of Athens' most popular sights, and get acquainted with this ancient city. With running commentary, 15 route stops, and frequent schedules, seeing the sights of Athens is a breeze. Please choose between the standard tour and the combin..

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Restaurants Athens

Athiri

15 Plateon GR - 104 35 Αθηνα

Discreet address to the west of the city. Dine in the minimalist inner or outdoors amongst the greenery. Seasonal ingredients are simply prepared in order to reveal their natural flavours. Dishes are generous and display creative touches.

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Varoulko

80 Pireaus Ave, Keramikos GR - 104 35 Athína / Αθηνα

Set on a busy avenue; a sleek, minimalist, split-level restaurant with a part-glass roof and areas of glass flooring. Well-balanced, appealingly presented seafood dishes showcase quality produce. Knowledgeable team personalise the modern 'Degustation..

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Eridanus

78 Pireaus Ave, Keramikos GR - 104 35 Athína / Αθηνα

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Hytra

6th Floor, Onassis Cultural Centre, 107-109 Syngrou Ave GR - 117 45 Athína / Αθηνα

Slick, modern bar and stylish, sultry restaurant on the 6th floor of the arts centre - the best tables look across Singrou towards The Acropolis. Choose from the degustation menu or the concise à la carte; well-executed dishes employ modern technique..

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Funky Gourmet

13 Paramythias St and Salaminos, Keramikos GR - 104 35 Αθηνα / Athína

Charming neoclassical house off the main tourist track, with marble-floored reception, art deco lounge, and minimalist first floor dining room in white, black and grey. Well-crafted, creative dishes presented in unusual but well-thought-through combi..

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O & B

7 Leokoriou St GR - 105 54 Αθηνα

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