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Athens, Greece
Best for: ancient wonders
Obsessed with ancient Greece? Athens’ Acropolis was built in the
fifth century BC, so it’s no surprise that architectural
enthusiasts descend upon one of the world’s oldest cities
year-round to admire one of the best surviving examples of ancient
architecture. The Parthenon, dominating the hill of the Acropolis,
is a logical place to begin your pilgrimage. While you’re in the
area, pay a visit to the Acropolis
Museum.
The city itself is, in effect, a living case study of myriad
architectural schools and styles. Greco-Roman? Check. Neoclassical?
Check. Modern? Check. If you’re more intrigued by contemporary
design, set aside a morning to visit the Stavros Niarchos
Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC), an impressive structure
highlighting Athens’ new groove through art, music and sport, with
not a Doric column in sight.