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Athens / Greece

3 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

Panoramic night view of the Acropolis hill and the Parthenon in Athens, photographed from the Koukaki district — Photo: Ggia, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Author Ggia · CC BY-SA 3.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Athens, Greece, for the best experience?April, May, October or early November — NOAA's long-term record for Athens puts midsummer mean maximum temperatures near 89°F (32°C) in late July and August, against…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Athens on a first visit?The Acropolis, booked through hhticket.gr — the official Hellenic Heritage e-ticket portal is the only channel through which the Hellenic Ministry of Culture issues…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Athens, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Start with feta — and know what you are buying: the European Commission registered Feta as a Protected Designation of Origin by Regulation (EC) No 1829/2002 of 14…

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