The streets of Athens were generally dirty and noisy places. Most were unpaved and littered along them would have been much human and animal waste. Fortunately, thanks to Athens' drainage system ...

As the most famous part of the city ... Plaka is the most tourist-heavy neighborhood in Athens. Its streets – which have been inhabited for more than 5,000 years – are speckled with ancient ...

and the small store on East Clayton Street downtown is still packed with crates of vinyl records. Lead guitarist Peter Buck of Athens' most famous band R.E.M. even worked there for a short time.

Just pack some comfy walking shoes and study a map to navigate the cobbled city streets. Athens is also some four ... the Acropolis is home to the famous Parthenon. The Parthenon was used as ...