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Kallithea

Residential, south of the centre, near SNFCC

A lively neighbourhood between central Athens and the coast, with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, local tavernas, and easy access to the Faliro waterfront.

Best for: cultureBest for: parksBest for: local foodBest for: waterfront walks

Day Trips from Athens

Cape Sounion · Delphi · Nafplio · Aegina

Pick up at Athens Airport (ATH) — free cancellation on most cars

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre

Renzo Piano's extraordinary building on the coast houses the National Library and National Opera — free rooftop gardens, public events, and some of the best sunset views in the city. Take the tram from Syntagma.

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