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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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.
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  • Roman ForumAttractionRome, ItalySite to visit in cooler September and October weather.
  • Charles BridgeSightPrague, CzechiaIconic bridge offering great views.
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  • 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.
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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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