Last Updated on 27/12/2023 by kami
For some reason Athens, or Greece in general, have never attracted me. Unlike most of the people I didn’t dream of visiting it. Even though I loved Athens pictures I saw online ancient history and culture aren’t my passion, I’m not a big fan of being lazy on the beach and I heard a lot of negativity about the capital (but of course I love Greek food!). But, like always, a really good deal on flights made me book a trip to Greece. And it turned out to be one of the biggest traveling surprises for me, I loved it big time!
What I loved about Athens
I was in awe of amazing street art scene and so many great alternative spots of Athens. But typical touristy places didn’t disappoint me either. Despite the super long history Athens wasn’t as beautiful as Rome or Jerusalem but that’s not what I was hoping for. Actually I had no expectations at all and I had let Athens surprise me. I really enjoyed wandering narrow backstreets of Plaka, the old historical neighborhood located at the footsteps of Acropolis. Of course main touristy routes were crowded with people but parallel streets were blissfully empty and quiet, with occasional cats warming up lazily in the sun.
Visiting Acropolis
Visiting the Acropolis was like entering a different world – busy, hustled, overcrowded. I literally had to wait in the line to climb the steps onto the plateau that back in the Late Bronze Age was the fortified town of Athens. But despite that overwhelming number of people it was an incredible feeling to walk around the site that is so full of history and is a well known symbol of democracy, education and inspiration. The ancient remnants are scattered around the whole city and seeing each of them gives a great perspective of our civilization.
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Athens pictures
After spending 3 days in Athens I kept asking myself why I waited so long to go there. While I can understand people not being fully impressed with the city I found it a really great destination that I hope to revisit soon, maybe as a part of one week in Greece or even longer trip! Just take a look at these Athens pictures and judge yourself!





































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22 Comments
lamesha
25/08/2014 at 06:44I have never really thought about going to Athens, but just like you, I love Greek food. Your post makes me want to look at going now.
Emily Ray
04/09/2014 at 19:33Gorgeous photos! I'm heading to Athens next month, and your photos have made me super excited :D x
Marissa Tejada
21/10/2015 at 20:56Aw, glad you ended up loving Athens! You took some great photos of my adopted city. Yes, the street art is really great.
kami
15/11/2015 at 16:39Thank you! Yes, Athens was pretty awesome, I wouldn’t mind returning there!
Iza Zawadzka
15/12/2017 at 19:2117 lat temu i wracam w przyszłym!
Kami and the rest of the world
15/12/2017 at 19:21już jestem ciekawa Twoich wrażeń!
Iza Zawadzka
15/12/2017 at 19:23Pewnie sporo się zmieniło…
Agnieszka Ptaszyńska
15/12/2017 at 20:17ha! Ja 16 lat temu ;)
Enya Rosez
15/12/2017 at 20:272 times! I have nice memories but beware for the smog!! It made me sick both times at the end of summer.
Kami and the rest of the world
16/12/2017 at 06:27wow, I’ve never thought of Athens as the city of smog but good to know! Thank you!
David Westaway
15/12/2017 at 20:35Had 2 full days there in 2015 but one of them coincided with the National Protest Day in late November which basically shuts the city’s CBD down. Loved what I got to see and returning for another few days next year.
Kami and the rest of the world
16/12/2017 at 06:25that’s so bad about the protests but at least you have a reason to go back :)
David Westaway
16/12/2017 at 09:27I managed to see the Archaeological Museum before it shut down for the afternoon. So it was still worrhwhile.
Anna Mikołajczyk
15/12/2017 at 20:38Tak I wbrew opiniom krążącym o tym mieście bardzo nam się podobało :)
Kami and the rest of the world
16/12/2017 at 06:29bo Ateny są fantastyczne! Też mi się podobało!!
Anna Mikołajczyk
16/12/2017 at 08:40Zdecydowanie tak :) Widok Akropolu to było dla nas ;)
Mel Mewburn
15/12/2017 at 23:34I loved Athens! So many hidden gems and amazing food and beautiful people. Have been twice and I can’t wait to head back.
Kami and the rest of the world
16/12/2017 at 06:25I so agree! :)
Angie Ng
16/12/2017 at 00:44Yes, will pay another visit in may soon .
Kami and the rest of the world
16/12/2017 at 06:29great! It must be so beautiful in May there!
Pauline McCarthy
16/12/2017 at 04:50Yes loved it!!
Shandra Middleton
16/12/2017 at 08:52I was there for a week at the end of October 2015. Spent at least three of those days sick in the hotel, but enjoyed most of what I experienced otherwise, haha.