#citybreaks
Stoa of Attalos - Columns for Days!
Did you know the Stoa of Attalos was built between 159 BC - 138 BC. The impressive columns measured over 116 m long and 20 m deep, with two rows of 45 columns. It was used to house shops and businesses for the Athenians. Some say it was the first ancient shopping centre! - SeenByNina
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Porch of the Caryatids (Maidens)
“Athens, you beauty! Look past the ancient civilisations and discover the exciting cosmopolitan city within. You won’t be disappointed”
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Kaliméra!
If someone asked me what my favourite colour is, I would say the colour of the Parthenon stone at sunset. patriciaizquierdomaldonado
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Piraeus
One of the best things about Athens is that it is surrounded by picturesque little islands, towns and ports that are only a short ferry ride away. charliepr1ce
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Meteora - Have Your Head in the Clouds!
Built in the Byzantine times by monks who thought the placement of the Monasteries on top of the ancient rocks would bring them closer to God!
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Thessaloniki - A City on Water
Don’t miss the beautiful 5km walk on Thessaloniki’s seafront. You’ll pass the famous White Tower and there’s plenty of cafes and restaurants en route if you need a break.
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‘The Umbrellas’ in Thessaloniki, Greece
'The Umbrellas’ is an impressive installation created by sculptor Giorgios Zoggolopoulos. You can find it by the waterfront in the bustling part of the city.
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Knolling - The Glam Greek Holiday Edition
Tips: Remember to bring Euros, a plug C or F adapter and your favourite summer hat!
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The Acropolis Museum
Consistently rated as one of the best museums in the world, and you can see why. With dazzling floor to ceiling glass windows that look out to the Acropolis and enough ancient artefacts to keep your inner Indiana Jones happy, this is one sight that you should not miss!
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Thessaloniki from dawn to dusk
- ‘The Umbrellas’ by sculptor Giorgios Zoggolopoulos at dawn
- The Rotunda of Gallerius (built in 306 AD) during the day
- The White Tower at sunset
- Aristotelous Square at night
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The Temple of Olympian Zeus
No trip to Athens would be complete without taking in the amazing ancient ruins like the The Temple of Olympian Zeus. The tall columns made this temple one of the largest ever built in the ancient world!
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Amazing Buildings - Meteora Monastery
Take the train from Thessaloniki and in just three hours you will see the breathtaking Meteora Monastery which literally means ‘suspended in the sky’
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Amazing Athens - Monastiraki Square
The amazing thing about Athens is that you can experience ancient ruins alongside modern buildings. The Acropolis offers an amazing panorama of the Greek capital and so special at sunset! At Monastiraki Square, it’s awesome to enjoy the bars and restaurants looking out at the Acropolis!
@mariandthecity
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Day Trip from Thessaloniki - Mount Olympus
In Greek mythology Mount Olympus was the home of 12 gods and the throne of thunderbolt-throwing Zeus. It’s the highest mountain in Greece standing at 2917m. From Thessaloniki, it only takes an hour to get to Litochoro, where you will find nine climbing routes to Mount Olympus.
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Escape from the crowds for an (almost) private view!
“If you go to Philopappos Hill early in the day you’ll see a 360 degree view of Athens without having to share it. You will see the Acropolis ahead, and to the south sweeping views till the Aegean sea!” - Myfoodmyhappiness
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Athens - Ancient and Modern
“Hanging out in Athens at the site of the first ever Olympics, then dipping back into modernity for a air-conditioned café and frappé. Just one of the many reasons Athens in such an incredible city!” - charliepr1ce
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