Athens

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Of all Europe’s historical capitals, Athens is probably the one that has changed
the most in recent years. But even though it has become a modern metropolis, it
still retains a good deal of its old small town feel. Here antiquity meets the
future, and the ancient monuments mix with a trendier Athens and it is precisely
these great contrasts that make the city such a fascinating place to explore.The
heart of its historical centre is the Plaka neighbourhood, with narrow streets
mingling like a labyrinth where to discover ancient secrets.

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Updated 02 May 2018

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