20 Photos to Inspire You To Visit Athens

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Here are 20 photos to inspire you to visit Athens!

Athens, the capital and largest city in Greece is often overlooked for Greece’s stunning islands. And with so many of them (over 1200!!) it’s easy to see why! However, our trip to Athens was an absolute eye-opener. Athens is not only beautiful, metropolitan, historic, but also a really great place to explore. As it is one of the world’s oldest cities, there’s plenty of history to check out – namely, the Acropolis – a key landmark.

Did you know: Athens takes its name from patron goddess (of wisdom) Athena?!

We visited the first week of June and found the temperature to be already a little warm, but that’s expected in Greece! So for us, the 32 degree days were welcomed. As for business? Yes there were tourists but this was the perfect time to go to Athens and avoid the throngs of tourists, as it is just before season kicks off in Greece (and the islands)!

Have you been to Athens? What did you think of it? Haven’t been yet?  Then take a look at these photos which I hope inspire your wanderlust and that you add Athens to your bucket list!

Jump if you love Athens
Erechtheion at the Acropolis

Dionysus Theatre

Parthenon
Inside Acropolis Museum
Freddo Cappuccino at the Acropolis Museum, overlooking the Parthenon
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Temple of Olympian Zeus

Kebab, fries and Alpha beer for 5 euros

Find out how best to spend 3 days in Athens in this blog post!
Classic greek yoghurt (with honey and walnuts) from Stani
Cocktail from A For Athens – with view of Acropolis
Us in A For Athens with our incredible view

Monastiraki Square view to the Acropolis

Athens Market streets, Plaka
The vibrant Plaka stairs
Panathenaic Stadium – Home of the first Modern Olympics
Guard wearing his Sunday Best
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
Temple of Hephaistos
Agora of Athens

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