A Perfect Day in Athens

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A Perfect Day in Athens
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A day in Athens one day is never enough for any
city, and definitely not for Athens. Packed with
amazing historical sites, each where one can
spend a full day at, Athens also spoils you when
it comes to its legendary cuisine and exciting
nightlife. But if there is one day youve got,
then here goes!
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Walk your way through Athens Tourist Guide On
your way to the Acropolis, cross the Panathenaic
Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrians Gate.
Each of these sites is a beauty, but since time
is of the essence, admire these wonders as you
walk by. At the Acropolis, start with the
Theatre of Dionysus, one of Athens earliest
preserved open-air theatres. Carry on to the now
restored Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a stone
theatre that was built for music concerts in 161
AD and even today hosts performances and
concerts.
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To the north side of the Acropolis is the
Erechtheum built in honor of King Erechtheus who
is supposed to be buried close by. On the south
side lies the Porch of the Maidens. This
dramatically constructed structure stands on six
pillars, which are actually figures of six
maidens whose slender necks support the weight of
the porch. Finally, watch out for the world
famous Parthenon, dedicated to Athena, the patron
of the people of Athens. The temple built in her
honor at this site was destroyed in 480 BC. The
present one was made between 447 and 438 BC.
Thats a lot of column watching for one day.
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All that walking and sightseeing can built up
quite an appetite. Head to Abyssinia Café for a
quick bite of traditional Greek fare. This
quaint café in a ramshackle building throws up
quite the surprise. Though the menu is very
reasonably priced, you can end up with quite a
large bill since everything on it is so
delicious! Hot tip book a table on the
mezzanine for a quiet experience and beautiful
views.
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The best way to see a city in a day is not by
cramming everything into your itinerary. It is a
better idea to pick and choose thereby enjoying
whatever little you get to cover. An Athens
tourist guide will still insist though on a round
of the MCA, or the Museum of Cycladic Art, a
great idea since no trip to Athens is complete
without it. It is not for nothing that Athens is
known as the cradle of Western Civilization.
Small and very prestigious, the museum has
galleries filled with art from different time
periods. The museum is home to one of the most
notable collections of Cycladic art along with
Ancient Greek and Cypriot art as well. A visit
here will easily take up a few well-spent hours.
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Give your day the grand finale by gravitating
towards Athens coolest nightspot Gazi. An old
gasworks precinct, it has been converted into a
mixed-use culture centre that is surrounded by
eateries and watering holes. Before you let your
hair down in the bars, explore the areas myriad
cafes, music venues and art spaces. Settle down
for a bite at the Butcher Shop, a stylish roast
house that will serve you a memorable meal. And
yes, dont forget to venture up to the rooftop
bar at Gazarte the perfect ending to a perfect
day!