Athens. The capital of Greece, the city where democracy was born. The heart of the city beats in Syntagma Square, where you can find the Parliament and most of the Ministry buildings. The most famous and historical areas are the Monastiraki Market, Kolonaki Square and Lycabettus Hill. You can't go to Athens and not visit the Acropolis. If you are keen on learning more about the city, there are a variety of places you can visit, such as the National Archeological Museum, the Ancient Market and the Panathinaic Stadium. At the Monastiraki Market and around Plaka you can find loads of little traditional shops that sell everything from honey to sandals and worry beads. You will soon discover that each side of the city has its own very distinctive character. The feisty West Side where the people are as scary as they look. The East with the brand new airport and the amazing view. The posh North Side, where you can find some of the best restaurants in the city and plenty of clothing stores. Finally the South, the area that never sleeps. You can find a plethora of night clubs, the famous "bouzoukia", where you will get the chance to break some plates- Greek style! If you are a bit more adventurous ...