Athens: A Feast of Time and Space

🇬🇷 Athens, the largest city in Greece, was the most developed city-state of ancient Greek civilization. It is the birthplace of philosophy🗿, home to Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum📚, and the cradle of Western civilization. Although it began to decline after the Peloponnesian War, Athens remains the first "pilgrimage" destination for travelers visiting Greece🏛️. · Attractions are divided by area: Plaka District, Omonia Square, Kolonaki Square, and the outskirts of Athens. You can plan to visit attractions within the same area on the same day to minimize travel time😀. · 🇬🇷 Plaka District This is the historic center of Athens, where most of the city's major attractions are located. It is primarily known for its historical sites🏛️. If you plan to visit at least three of them, it is recommended to purchase the €30 Athens Archaeological Sites Combo Ticket at any ancient site ticket office. The ticket is valid for five days from the date of purchase and grants access to the following sites: · Acropolis of Athens Hadrian's Library Temple of Olympian Zeus Ancient Agora of Athens Roman Agora Kerameikos Archaeological Site Aristotle's Lyceum · 🇬🇷 Omonia Square Compared to the Acropolis area, this district has a more local vibe. If you have enough time in Athens, you can spend half a day exploring🚶🏻♂️ and visiting the architectural landmarks of the Athens Trilogy: the Academy of Athens🏛️, the University of Athens🏛️, and the National Library of Greece🏛️. · 🇬🇷 Kolonaki Square Located a 20-minute walk east of Omonia Square, Kolonaki is an upscale residential area with numerous shops, high-end boutiques🛍️, cafes☕, museums, and restaurants🍽️. You can stroll through this area and head to the Lycabettus Cable Car station to ride up the hill for the most stunning sunset🌅 and night views🏙️ of Athens, wrapping up your day.