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Get to know the most atmospheric open-air cinemas and drawn up walks around Athen´s neighborhoods - one a leafy suburb, another by the sea.
Think of Athens and the first things that spring to mind are ancient ruins and camera-toting crowds (before they hotfoot it to the island-bound ferries at the port of Piraeus, that is). It´s true, the Acropolis is ever present and during summer the city thrums with schools of holidaymakers. But there´s much more to the Greek capital than temples and tourists.
We´ve looked beyond the admittedly awe-inspiring Parthenon and explored the city´s modernist marvels, from circular school to colonnaded embassy. We´ve combed the cobbled streets for independent boutiques offering straw hats, hand-thrown ceramics and golden jewellery - all proudly "Made in Greece". When you´re feeling peckish, choose between traditional family-run tavernas and contemporary restaurants spicing up classic Greek dishes.
Attica is a region of riches and, of course, some of the nearby islands are simply too good to miss - so we´ve included a short and sharp list of our top stopovers. For now, though, strap up your sandals and allow us to introduce you to this chaotic but ever-so-charismatic city.

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