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"▲ Gleaming marble stadium restored to its second-century AD condition." - Rick Steves' Europe
Marble stadium: world's only all-marble, site of first modern Olympics
Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, Athina 116 35, Greece Get directions
Cultural center · Dourgouti
Theater, dance, music venue with rooftop dining & radio
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Fusion restaurant · Syntagma
Asian-Greek fusion with creative dishes like beef cheek gyoza
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Sushi restaurant · Pláka
Tokyo-trained chef offers fresh sashimi, nigiri omakase feasts
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Cocktail bar · Exarhia
Friendly staff, best cocktails, queer-friendly, great music
Cocktail bar · Syntagma
Inventive rum cocktails in a tropical vibe with world-class service
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Hotel · Monastiraki
Stylish neo-modernist hotel with Acropolis views and yoga
Restaurant · Lykavittos
Inventive fusion menu marrying Greek and Asian influences
Pastry shop · Syntagma
Iconic bakery serving kourou cheese pies and savory Greek pastries
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Bakery · Omonoia
Almond and pistachio croissants, great coffee, friendly staff
Gyro restaurant · Monastiraki
Juicy, seasoned gyros with delicious, soft pita bread