Athens Greece is both hip and historic, chic and down to earth, and it is a city with a wealth of attractions that offer a myriad of things to do. Athens has more theatrical stages than any other city in Europe, and besides drama, top music events visit the city year round. Central Athens has seen a rebirth of sorts and the city center is more alive and well than other.

The 5th century B.C. Acropolis was built as the hilltop home of the city's patron goddess—Athena. The Parthenon, at right, is its most famous structure.

Among the top Athens Greece attractions for shoppers, both native and foreign, are Ermou Street and the Sunday Plaka flea market. The Plaka neighborhood is the oldest of Athens, and its streets are predominantly closed to anything but foot-traffic.

 Plaka is a highly-commercialized hub of restaurants and shops, and among its archaeological sites is the Tower of the Winds. Ermou Street connects to the city’s central square of Syntagma, and it is among the most expensive retail streets in the world. Syntagma Square offers plenty to do and see, including the Parliament building with its Sunday changing of the guard, and within walking distance are the neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki and Kolonaki, as well as many of the city’s most famous sites.