The beautiful, historical neighborhood of Plaka, located under the Acropolis, is largely residential. Still, its assortment of restaurants and cafes keep it swarming with tourists each summer. You can ...

When to go: Spring and autumn bring mild temperatures, moderate crowds, and better prices, while summer offers festivals alongside intense heat and higher costs. Where to stay: Plaka offers charm and ...

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Architect Giorgos Zafeiriou has been living in Plaka, Athens’ historic neighborhood under the Acropolis hill, almost half of his life. The building he bought and renovated 35 years ago is a ...

Skyline of Athens with Monastiraki square and Acropolis Hill - Nantonov/Getty Images Athens is a city with an incredible story. Sitting at the crossroads of past and present, it is one of the oldest ...

Haris Doukas warns that with 700,000 residents and 8 million tourists, people are being pushed out of their neighbourhoods ...