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Athens as a Living City                      ry. In Athens, history isn’t confined to the

                 To  experience  Kolonaki  is  to  under-     past—it lives and breathes in the city’s
                 stand the dichotomy that defines Athens:     streets, offering a unique blend of old-
                 the city is ever-changing, and the past is   world charm and modern vitality. Wander
                 not just a monument but an active part of    through sun-drenched streets lined with
                 the present. Walking through Kolonaki’s      neoclassical mansions, hidden courtyards,
                 fashionable streets, you may well pass by    and vibrant street art. Savour a strong
                 a chic boutique housed in a 19th-century     Greek coffee in a lively square, browse
                 building or encounter a sophisticated café   through  flea  markets  brimming  with  cu-
                 brimming  with  patrons  engaged  in  de-    riosities, or dive  into the city’s dynamic
                 bates on culture and politics.               creative scene. Whether you’re here for
                                                              the history, the flavours, or the late-night

                 Athens, Greece’s agelessly young cap-        revelry, Athens invites you to explore its
                 ital,  is a city where ancient myths and     timeless  soul  with  fresh  eyes,  capturing
                 modern life intertwine in the most un-       the essence of both its glorious past and
                 expected ways. From the awe-inspiring        dynamic present.
                 Acropolis to buzzing rooftop bars with       Visit thisisathens.org to keep up to
                 panoramic views, every corner tells a sto-   date with the rich offerings of Athens.



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