At the bottom of the mountain lies the ancient market place (Agorá) where you can walk the streets of ancient Athens. Gypsy street vendors will show you delicate lace cloths and colourful embroidery.
The small square at the end of Adhrianou street has been taken over by fancy tourist restaurants. Most of the action happens at Avisynia square, where there is live music and dancing in the streets in the afternoon - this is where most of the interesting shopping is based. Shopping in the capital varies from the very up-market international designer boutiques to the local Greek designers.
Monastiraki Square's flea market is best on Sundays and sells anything from antiques to souvenirs.
If the incredible ancient buildings are not enough you can indulge in history in one of the many superb museums in Athens - The National Archaeological Museum ranks among the top ten museums in the world. The Goulandris Museum of Cyladic and Ancient Greek Art in Colon are also well worth a visit.
Night life in Athens is always buzzing and very varied: taverns, restaurants, night clubs, bars, magnificent concert halls, outdoor theatres - including the ancient Herod Atticus theatre. Whatever you find in Athens - you certainly won't be bored.
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