Τhe UK newspaper The Guardian features an article referring to the capital of Greece, Athens, and makes a series of suggestions for tourists on what to do and see, as well as where to stay, eat, drink and shop.

The Guardian highlights Benaki Museum by saying that “It would be criminal to come to Athens and miss the Acropolis but visitors who stick only to the city’s ancient past are missing out”. The Benaki Museum hosts some of the best contemporary art exhibitions in Athens.

Also, Athens Central Market is recommended since the central market of Athens has maintained its traditional character and appearance, whereas London and Paris have converted their historic markets into tourist attraction. “The sheer variety of fish and meat on sale in its grand, slippery-floored arcades is a sight in itself, but it’s also a good place to buy whole spices, cheese and olive oil”.

References are also made to Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika Gallery, which reopened to the public two years ago and includes ” the artist’s studio and apartment, plus a beautifully laid-out three-floor survey of mid-century Greek art and culture “.

The newspaper highlights the arthouse films screened with subtitles at Exarchia’s open-air cinema Vox, although “it’s hard to beat the Thissio cinema, with its dramatic floodlit view of the Acropolis looming behind the screen.”

On shopping, The Guardian notes that “Athens is, as you’d expect, a great place to buy hard-to-find and often reasonably priced Greek designer goods”.

Regarding on what one must-see before leaving Athens, the newspaper includes Philopappos Hill park, classical ruins (the Parthenon and the Hill of Pnyx), the Acropolis Museum and “Alfresco drinking” at Kolonaki Square or Exarchia.

Moreover, the guide includes many suggestions on where to eat, drink and sleep in Athens.