Acropolis

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Acropolis
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“An acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill with precipitous sides, mainly chosen for purposes of defense. The term is typically used to refer to the Acropolis of Athens, yet nearly every Greek city had an acropolis of its…”
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 13

Florence Pugh Calls This Edenic Destination the “Eighth Wonder of the World”

In this edition of our Globetrotter series, Florence Pugh debates holiday red flags, her favourite childhood travel memories and nominates her eighth wonder of the world.

Shot at nighttime with crew and cast, alone.

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  • AcropolisAttractionShot at nighttime with crew and cast, alone.
  • Elsewhere
  • Arthur's SeatTrailEdinburgh, United KingdomIt is the main peak of a group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park.
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Lonely PlanetOct 7

17 Best Things to Do in Athens

Athens offers unparalleled encounters with ancient history – and is a thriving 21st-century metropolis, too. Here are 16 ways to explore the city.

Sacred hilltop established as religious sanctuary in 5th century BCE

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Lonely PlanetSep 19

10 Best Places to Visit in Greece

Greece lures travelers to its dynamic shores, like a mythical siren luring sailors. Let these 10 sights shape your dream Greece itinerary.

jewel in the crown is the 5th-century BCE Parthenon

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 11

How to Make the Most of Greece’s Shoulder Season, According to Condé Nast Traveler Specialists

The pros and pitfalls of heading to Hellas outside of high season—decoded.

20 things in this story
  • AcropolisAttractionAn acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill…
  • ParthenonAttractionIts decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is…
  • MonastirakiNeighborhoodThe area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in…
  • KolonakiNeighborhoodIt is located on the southern slopes of Mount Lycabettus.
  • PlakaQuarterPláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis,…
  • AgoraSightThe literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
  • ThisioNeighborhood
  • Elsewhere
  • The RougaRestaurantThessaloniki, Greecegood place to share meze and Greek classics
  • Olympos NaoussaHotelThessaloniki, Greeceoverlooks the Thermaic Gulf for a polished evening
  • ON ResidenceHotelThessaloniki, Greecehotel housing Olympos Naoussa restaurant
  • The Modernist ThessalonikiHotelThessaloniki, Greeceset in a 1920s heritage building
  • The ExcelsiorHotelThessaloniki, Greecelocated just a block away from the harbor
  • Electra Palace ThessalonikiHotelThessaloniki, Greecegrande dame on Aristotelous Square
  • Costa NavarinoPlacePylos, Greeceresort area with beaches, golf, and resorts
  • MycenaeSightNafplio, GreeceIt is located about 120 kilometres south-west of Athens; 11 kilometres north of Argos; and 48 kilometres south of…
  • Ancient CorinthSightNafplio, GreeceCorinth was a city-state (polis) on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese…
  • Nemea wineriesPlaceNafplio, Greecenearby wineries, easy day trip from Nafplio
  • AmanzoeHotelNafplio, Greeceluxurious property open until mid-November
  • KinsternaHotelMonemvasia, Greeceboutique hotel in Monemvasia with farm-to-table cuisine
  • EpidavrosHotelNafplio, Greece
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 10

Off-Season Greece: Athens Comes Alive in Fall, According to Hotelier Agapi Sbokou

The crowds may ease off, but the warmth of the summer and the beaming Greek hospitality continue through the cooler months.

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  • AcropolisAttractionAn acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill…
  • KolonakiNeighborhoodarea Agapi Sbokou has lived in and around
  • Benaki MuseumMuseumwith the Nema Collection
  • PhāeaHotelGreek hotel brand co-owned by Agapi Sbokou
  • Benizelos MansionMuseumoldest house in Athens
  • Manári TavernaRestauranttraditional cuisine with Cretan influence
  • PharaohRestaurantslow-cooked over wood-fired grill, best music
  • DourambeisRestauranttraditional, delicious fish
  • Lycabettus HillSightKolonaki is at the bottom of it
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Lonely PlanetSep 9

16 Best Things to Do in Greece

Traveling to Greece delivers in myriad ways: ancient history, stunning vistas from coastal cliff towns and the freshest food.

Quintessential landmark of Western civilization, still spectacular after 2500 years.

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  • AcropolisAttractionQuintessential landmark of Western civilization, still spectacular after 2500 years.
  • Elsewhere
  • SantoriniSightThira, GreeceBelle of the Cyclades islands with famed sunsets and volcanic bowl.
  • MeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceSix ancient Orthodox monasteries seem like something from an epic movie.
  • CreteSightHeraklion, GreeceGreece's largest island, offering unique cuisine and beautiful beaches.
  • Palace of KnossosMuseumHeraklion, Greece4000-year-old Bronze Age capital, said to be the Minotaur's labyrinth.
  • FalasarnaSightChania, GreeceBeach with soft cream sands on the island of Crete.
  • ElafonisiSightChania, GreeceBeach with pink, coral-tinged arcs on the island of Crete.
  • DelphiSightArachova, GreeceSanctuary of Apollo, once the bright light of the ancient Greek world.
  • Byzantine upper townNeighborhoodThessaloniki, GreeceA Byzantine maze in Thessaloniki, rich with ancient history.
  • Tomb of Philip II of MacedonMuseumVergina, GreeceMagnificent riches from ancient eras near Thessaloniki.
  • Mt OlympusSightLitochoro, GreeceGreece's highest mountain and mythical home of the ancient Greek gods.
  • Archaeological MuseumMuseumHeraklion, GreeceShowcases fascinating treasures of Minoan culture in Heraklion.
  • PreveliSightRethymno, GreeceStunning beach on Crete backed by a palm forest and monastery.
  • ZagorohoriaNeighborhoodIoannina, GreeceQuaint stone villages in the mountains, bases for hiking Vikos Gorge.
  • Vikos GorgeTrailIoannina, GreeceSplendid natural landscapes in Northern Pindos National Park.
  • Corfu TownNeighborhoodCorfu, GreeceA traveler's favorite on Corfu island with a Venetian fortress.
  • ListonSightCorfu, GreeceScenic arcaded terraces in Corfu Town's Old Town.
  • MystrasSightSparta, GreeceExtraordinary and important Byzantine city ruins in the Peloponnese.
  • MycenaeSightMykines, GreeceImportant ruins in the Peloponnese, once ruled by Agamemnon.
  • EpidavrosAttractionEpidaurus, GreeceAncient theater ruins in the Peloponnese.
  • Mani peninsulaNeighborhoodAreopoli, GreeceWild territory in the Peloponnese, known for fortified towns.
  • ancient OlympiaSightOlympia, GreeceSite of the very first Olympic Games, with ruins of stadium and buildings.
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Lonely PlanetAug 26

Europe in Shoulder Season: 11 of the Best Cities to See This September and October

See the dreamy bits of Europe, without the crowds and intense heat, by visiting in September or October.

Ancient site, better to climb in September.

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  • AcropolisAttractionAncient site, better to climb in September.
  • Elsewhere
  • AlfamaNeighborhoodLisbon, PortugalNeighborhood with fado music.
  • Roman ForumAttractionRome, ItalySite to visit in cooler September and October weather.
  • Charles BridgeSightPrague, CzechiaIconic bridge offering great views.
  • Budapest Wine FestivalFestivalBudapest, HungaryA Budapest Borfesztivál világviszonylatban is különleges, évente több száz kiállítót felvonultató és több tízezer…
  • Alban HillsSightMarino, ItalyThe 950 m (3,120 ft) high Monte Cavo forms a highly visible peak in the centre of the caldera, but the highest point is…
  • AlchemistRestaurantCopenhagen, DenmarkGastronomy, drama, art and spectacular visuals blend to create the Alchemist universe.
  • MotelXFestivalLisbon, PortugalCult horror film fest.
  • Caixa AlfamaFestivalLisbon, PortugalLive fado music festival.
  • European Heritage DaysFestivalLisbon, PortugalFree tours of iconic buildings.
  • Good Food FestivalFestivalDubrovnik, CroatiaKeeps things deliciously local in October.
  • Széchenyi BathsSightBudapest, HungaryFamous thermal baths to sink into.
  • OktoberfestFestivalBudapest, HungaryTakes place in October.
  • Art Market BudapestFestivalBudapest, HungaryContemporary art fair in October.
  • Dvořák Music FestivalFestivalPrague, CzechiaCultural highlight in autumn.
  • Prague Signal FestivalFestivalPrague, CzechiaLights up the city with art and sound.
  • Amsterdam Fashion WeekFestivalAmsterdam, The NetherlandsBoth established brands and starting designers show their collections.
  • UdtrykGalleryCopenhagen, Denmark
  • Jordaan FestivalFestivalAmsterdam, The Netherlands
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Lonely PlanetJul 24

6 Greek festivals worth traveling for

Annual festivals in Greece range from small village observances to internationally famous blowouts. These are six of the best ones.

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  • AcropolisAttractionAn acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill…
  • Release AthensFestivalGreek entry on European rock festival circuit.
  • Flisvos MarinaSightOpen space next to marina, hosts Release Athens.
  • Ejekt festivalFestivalHeld at the Athens Olympic Stadium.
  • Athens JazzFestivalHeld at Technopolis.
  • Athens City FestivalFestivalMore than 200 events in public spaces every May.
  • Athens Epidaurus FestivalFestivalWorld-class shows in theater, dance, opera, music.
  • Holy WeekFestivalClimax of Lent, observed with reverence.
  • EasterFestivalBiggest holiday of the year, observed universally.
  • AgoraSightThe literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
  • ApokriesFestivalCarnival season tied to Christian calendar.
  • Elsewhere
  • RockwaveFestivalMalakasa, GreeceMusic festival in Terra Vibe, outside Athens.
  • Theater of EpidaurusSightEpidaurus, GreeceAncient amphitheater for drama performances.
  • Thessaloniki International Film FestivalFestivalThessaloniki, GreeceSignificant stop on the international film circuit.
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Condé Nast TravelerMar 7

I Live in Athens and These Are the Places in Greece I Always Recommend

The ultimate travel bucket list for visiting Greece, curated by an Athens-based editor.

home to the Odeon of Herodes and Theatre of Dionysus

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 29, 2025

The Best Time to Visit Greece—and How Long to Stay

Whether you’re looking for buzzy beaches or a quiet coastal escape, here’s the best time to visit Greece.

Cultural site in Athens, perfect for hiking

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  • AcropolisAttractionCultural site in Athens, perfect for hiking
  • MonastirakiNeighborhoodThe area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in…
  • PlakaQuarterPláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis,…
  • Elsewhere
  • Temple of Apollo at DelphiSightDelphi, GreeceCultural site, best visited in cooler weather
  • Knossos PalaceAttractionHeraklion, GreecePalace on the island of Crete
  • SantoriniSightThira, GreeceIsland known for iconic sunsets and volcanic beaches
  • MeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceMainland cultural site, good for day trips
  • CreteSightHeraklion, GreeceIsland offering archaeological wonders
  • PeloponneseSightPatras, GreeceIt is connected to the central part of the country by the Isthmus of Corinth land bridge, which separates the Gulf of…
  • Akrotiri archaeological siteSightThira, GreeceWell-preserved Minoan ruins on Santorini
  • Mykonos Grand HotelHotelMykonos, GreeceLocated on Ayios Yiannis beach, opposite the island of Delos, this "delightful and marvelous" 2001 hotel was built on…
  • Mykonos BluHotelMykonos, GreeceΚάνουμε το ταξίδι της Ηλεκτροκίνησης πραγματικότητα, με το δίκτυο με τους πιο γρήγορους ταχυφορτιστές στην Ελλάδα!
  • OiaSightThira, Greece
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