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6 Ways to Experience Athens Like a Local

Athens is a city unlike any other—perched between East and West and full of contrasts. One moment, it charms you with ancient marvels and lively neighbourhoods, and the next, it reveals its...

5 Top Places for Wrapped Souvlaki in Athens

Souvlaki, particularly the one wrapped in pita (tylichto in Greek), is a Greek staple and one of the world's most famous Greek dishes. Although souvlaki restaurants (souvlatzidika in Greek) have...

The Theatre of Thorikos: The World’s Longest-Lived Theatre

It may be difficult to believe, but the world's oldest surviving theatre is located in Thorikos, not one of the great towns of ancient Greece. The ruins of the ancient city of Thorikos (or...

Kypseli, Athens - The Changing Face of a City

One of the city's oldest neighbourhoods is Kypseli, located in the heart of Athens. Before the turn of the 20th century, Kypseli was a rural area with a few estates and country houses (the home...

10 Unique Things to Do After a Visit to Acropolis

Everyone visiting Athens should make time to see the Acropolis at least once. It is one of the most well-known monuments in the world and the city's icon. After visiting Acropolis, there are a...