The capital. The Acropolis. The roots of democracy and western civilization.

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The Acropolis: The Parthenon, a temple to the goddess Athena, is the main attraction. The building itself was in relatively good shape until the 1680 when the city was under siege by Venetians. The Ottoman occupiers of the city stored ammunition in the temple...which was hit by a Venetian mortar. The roof and walls were severely damaged as a result of the explosion.
Pro Tip: Wear shoes with good traction, take a walking stick, or be prepared to scramble across the top. The millennia of people walking the area has caused the stone at the top to be worn smooth. It's very slick and some people were falling over.

Of course there's renovation when I visit 😡
The House of the Caryatid...named for the pillars in the form of a woman.
Story goes Konstantinos Koukidis was guarding the flag. Rather than surrender his flag Nazis and put theirs up in 1941, he wrapped himself in the Greek flag and leapt from the cliff at this point.
Not a bad view

The Agora: The precursor to the Roman Forum, where merchandise was sold at an open market. A key feature of both the Greek and Roman plazas was a place where citizens could stand on a platform and speak to their fellow citizens. The likes of Sophocles and Socrates walked these grounds!

The Stoa of Attalos. It dates from the 2nd century but was renovated in the 1950s with help from J.D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Vendors would set up booths between the columns.
The Temple of Hephaestus
Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles

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Kebabs and Dolmas: Literally try this anywhere and it'll be better than anything you've had elsewhere...because your in Greece! Meat on a grill and stuffed grape leaves are not unique to this area but they've perfected the craft here.

Beef kebabs
Dolmas...lemon rice stuffed grape leaves.

Fresko Yogurt Bar: Greek yogurt, at it's best. I ate it before I could get a picture because I was so excited...and kept eating until it was gone because it was that good. I think there is a higher milk fat than what you find in grocery stores so it's creamier. Just like at a frozen yogurt stand, you can add toppings like honey, berries, and granola.

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Greek Wine: Go local and pick up a bottle at the grocery. Pop the cork and enjoy a glass at sunset on the porch of your rental. The climate in Greece is fantastic for growing wine.