How To Discover Modern Athens In 5 Easy Steps

3000 years of history is impossible to ignore in Athens, from your first glimpse of the iconic Acropolis, to ancient remnants scattered throughout the city centre.

Classical Greece played a huge role in shaping the modern world and it seems like every empire in history had a try at controlling the city. The Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires all left their mark on Athens with countless architectural ruins and cultural traditions.

But there’s more to Athens than its history.

Today, Athens is a modern megalopolis home to over 3 million people. Streets burst with activity from designer fashion stores, open air cinemas, and wine bars galore. There’s the buoyant Mediterranean food culture centred around traditional Greek cuisine and sandy beaches lined with beach clubs a short drive away.

There’s no shortage of things to see in a do in modern Athens, but most tourists still visit for the history. While Athens’ archaeological sites and museums are not to be missed, the…