Over 3.000 years of history, friendly faces, and lots of music —
I’m here in Athens, Greece.
The Greek capital is like a second home to me and I'm going to show
you what to do here in just ONE DAY!
We're going to check out a mix of classic sites and some you probably
have never heard about before.
So, as the Greeks say "Pame" - let's go!
Before we dive into the hustle and bustle of the city, I want to show
you one of my favourite spots - Filopappou hill, a giant — and
pretty rugged park right in the center.
I don't think I wore the right shoes for this terrain.
Walking around the park you'll also find more amazing views of
the Acropolis from different angles.
And from this side, you can even see the Aegean Sea!
So let's get to know Athens - one of the oldest cities in the world!
So, now we head down to Monastiraki Square, the heart of Athens.
And in this place you can see layers of the city's history in
just one spot.
First we have the church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa from
the Byzantine era right there.
And then over here we have the Tzistarakis Mosque from
the Ottoman era.
And this neoclassical building right here houses the metro
station, which is a very good way to get around the city.
But I prefer to take a walk now!
In the historic neighbourhood of Plaka — which is known for
its colourful buildings and perfect location at the foot
of the Acropolis.
Nearby you'll find several of the city's main archaeological
sites.
I never get tired of looking at them!
I have like 500 photos of the same thing.
That's Hadrian's library, built in 132 AD — and the Roman Agora, from
the 1st century BC.
If you plan to enter several archaeological sites, including
the Acropolis, I recommend you buy the multi pass ticket, that's 30
euros and it gets you into 7 archaeological sites over a period
of 5 days, so it's really worth it.
If you buy the pass down in Plaka you can skip the sometimes long
line up here at the Acropolis.
But now one of my ultimate Athens recommendations: The
Acropolis Museum.
If you plan to visit one museum while you're in Athens, this is it.
Inside you'll find over 3.000 items taken from the ancient site
of the acropolis.
The Parthenon is just one of many temples that stood on
the ancient citadel.
The museum displays finds from the entire site, from ancient
pottery to the majestic Caryatids of the Erechtheion temple.
And did you know that ancient statues were once brightly colored?
On some, you can still see traces of the original hues.
And if you still want to see more, you can go under the museum to
check out an Ancient Athenian neighbourhood.
The entire museum was built right on top of it!
And by the way, I don't recommend wearing a skirt or dress when you
visit the museum because...
The Acropolis!
You can still glimpse some parts of the archeological site without
buying a ticket, like the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, an ancient theatre
at the southwest slope.
But the acropolis is the main touristic site for a reason, so
definitely pay it a visit.
My tip is to get there as early as possible after it opens so you can
be one of the few people there.
It's not only about ancient stuff here, Athens is a cosmopolitan city
with tons of cool bars, restaurants and generally whatever kind of
nightlife you're into...
I'm into music so tonight I'm going to take you to hear some of
my favorite musicians.
First things first, we order tsipouro, a popular distilled
spirit —the greek version of grappa.
That's strong … And a public service announcement: Tsipouro
- be careful!
It's not to be drunk on an empty stomach.
We order a few plates to share… like saganaki fried cheese,
zucchini balls, fava and one of my favourites: Dakos,
cretan rusk salad.
So this is something very greek, coming, getting these shared
plates, mezedes, being with your friends, drinking, and of
course listening to music.
I hoped you enjoyed this day in Athens a much as I did - Yamas!