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10 things to do in Athens – Stavros Niarchos Foundation

For 170,000 square metres of parkland, complete with playgrounds, gardens, cafés, a striking eco-friendly glass complex (also home to the Greek National Opera), a manmade river, and a new National Library of Greece

10 things to do in Athens – Monastiraki Neighbourhood

The Monastiraki metro station is right off the picturesque main square (which also has brilliant views of the Acropolis).

10 things to do in Athens – Varvakios Agora

The Monastiraki area’s indoor and outdoor food market delights the senses

10 things to do in Athens – Lycabettus Hill

At the peak you’ll find one of the most sweeping views of the city

10 things to do in Athens – Plaka Neighbourhood

Duck into the side streets here and explore the charmingly narrow old lanes

10 things to do in Athens – Temple of Poseidon

Poseidon's palace stands 60 metres above sea level on Cape Sounio

10 things to do in Athens – National Museum of Contemporary Art

This space is filled with art that gets people talking

10 Best places to visit in Greece – Athens

No need for words...

10 Best places to visit in Greece – Crete

Everything from stunning coastline to rugged mountains

10 Best places to visit in Greece – Meteora

The power of "will"

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