Category Discover Athens
Athens is widely known for being the birthplace of democracy, home to the imposing Parthenon, the Pnyx Hill, The Temple of Olympian Zeus, and other remarkable ancient sites. Being a city drenched in history, the Greek capital attracts hordes of tourists from all around the world eager to visit the city’s museums and landmarks. And while discovering Athens’ historic monuments is a reason on its own to visit the Greek capital, the city offers much more than meets the eye. Athens features numerous hidden spots, outdoor places, and alternative districts that showcase the city’s rich past and current urban culture. Explore the non-touristy side of Athens and get a proper taste of life in the Greek capital. All you have to do is to follow the locals’ lead, go off the beaten path, and see the city like a real Athenian. Get to know the Athenian neighborhoods and attractions and discover some of the best day trips you can have from Athens. Also, don’t miss our detailed guides on how to travel from Athens to the Greek islands. Observe the city’s art culture beyond the museums and get lost in its narrow picturesque alleys. Athens is a fascinating city offering endless reasons to add it to your travel bucket list. Discover each one of them at BTI Athens Travel Guide and let the capital of Greece enchant you.
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Athens off the Beaten Path: 16 Unusual Places to Explore
Every city has its hidden gems and Athens is no exception. In fact, there are so many lesser-known attractions and secret spots in the city that you are going to have trouble choosing which ones to fit into your itinerary.…
Explore Athens City Center
Even though the Greek capital consists of different areas, it’s mainly the center of Athens that attracts the crowds. Home to historical landmarks, bustling food markets, and scenic alleys, Athens’ city center has its own unique charm. Neighborhoods in the…
Discover Athens City the Capital of Greece
Athens city is the capital of Greece, a vast metropolis that still stands tall bearing thousands of years of history and culture. Being one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on Earth, the civilization, culture, art, values and ideas developed…
Discover Exarchia Neighborhood in Athens
Often brought to the limelight of both international and local media as a symbol of the Greek urban modernity and a place that sparks controversy, the Exarchia neighborhood in Athens has quickly risen to fame during the past years. Squabbles…
The Scenic Koukaki Neighborhood in Athens
Koukaki is one of the several neighborhoods of Athens that have been steadily gaining in popularity during the past few years. Deemed as one of the world’s “hottest” districts by numerous major tourism industry leaders, the scenic community is seeing…
The Picturesque Plaka Neighborhood in Athens
Stretching around the northeast side of Acropolis hill, Plaka is the most iconic residential neighborhood in Athens and of the oldest unremittingly inhabited settlements in the world with more than three thousand years of history. Its trademark maze-like alleyways, architectural…
A Local’s Guide to Monastiraki in Athens
With the city’s trendiest neighbourhoods being just a stone’s throw away, Monastiraki has been locals’ favorite meeting point for decades now. The famous square is always full of life, buzzing with cheerful jive and a jaunty atmosphere. Landing in Monastiraki…
A Detailed Guide to Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma square in Athens is the main social and political hub of Athens, a place where history and modernity clash under the imposing shadow of the parliament building. It’s one of the most popular places in Athens due to its…
Tourist Places and Attractions in Athens You Should Not Miss
The list of the most popular tourist places in Athens might actually be a bit more extensive than you would imagine. Like every city around Europe, Athens has some areas and attractions that are particularly popular among tourists. However, what…
A Local’s Guide to Shopping in Athens
Shopping in Athens is one of the things that is rarely mentioned on online travel guides among the best things to do in the city. And yet, the main shopping streets of Athens are often filled with tourists holding bags…
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