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Athens in June

A June 2001 trip to Athens by lifeinmaine

Hotel Cecil Photo - Hotel Cecil, Athens, Greece More Photos
Quote: Athens, specifically the Plaka, is a very nice city and one not to be missed. After all, it is where democracy started and the architecture is amazing.
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Hotel Cecil Best of IgoUgo

Hotel

Hotel Cecil Photo - Hotel Cecil, Athens, Greece
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We were in constant discussion with this hotel via email before going. We requested a top floor room and we got it. I could sit in the doorway on the rooftop and look straight at the acropolis. Visit their website and the picture is the exact view from the roof/fourth floor. It was very clean and included a good continential breakfast of yogurt, cereal, and breads. A good start till you find a nice lunch spot. Although it is not in the Plaka, it was only four easy walking blocks from there, and we felt it was really worth it!

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 28, 2003

Hotel Cecil
39 ATHINAS
Athens, Greece 10554
GR-302103218005

Central Market Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Central Market Photo - Central Market, Athens, Greece
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This is not so much a restaurant, but a huge market to get every type of food you could want. It is several blocks square, selling fruits, veggies, cheeses, olives, nuts, meats, seafood, eggs, beans, everything! It is utterly amazing and something to see. The prices are unbelievable and we wished we had had a kitchen so we could cook with some of the great foods. If you are staying in a timeshare or a spot with partial kitchen, stop here for your groceries. Or if not, go by for the viewing and to get some fresh berries or olives or something you can snack on while you walk.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 28, 2003

Central Market
42 Athinas Street
Athens, Greece 105 51

Acropolis Best of IgoUgo

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We happened to hit some kind of holiday in Athens when we went to the Acropolis on Monday, so we got in for free. We went fairly early, and that is probably best as the crowds show up. It is hard to get pictures of the buildings without a ton of other people in them, so arriving early might help you get some pictures without other tourists. Bring water with you. The heat in early June was hot, but I can see it being much worse in July or August. Otherwise, just walk around and marvel at the Acropolis and the buildings that are on the acropolis. It is very interesting, kind of mystical to me in that I've wanted to go for a very long time. The buildings are being reworked and preserved,...Read More