Top places you should visit if you have only 2 days in Athens

Athensis an outstanding city, which is known as the birthplace of the western civilisation and democracy. In fact, it is consisted of a large city centre and numerous archaeological sites, while it is also a vivid area with bars, cafes and restaurants all over the city that never sleeps. Consequently, you cant seeAthensin only 2 days. You need at least 4 or 5 days to feel the aura and visit every worthwhile attraction of the city. But in case you have only 2 days, here is a guide of what you should definitely not miss.TheAcropolis:Even if you dont care about archaeology, you cant come toAthensand not visit theAcropolisand the Parthenon, the building that is a symbol of the greatest achievements of mankind. You can climb theAcropolisHill in the morning to avoid the sun and the heat and then visit theAcropolisMuseum. If you still have time and courage to explore additional archaeological sites, you should also visit the Ancient Agora and Kerameikos.https://www.hostelbay.com/articles/resources/topA1.jpg

The National Archaeological Museum:If you thought that you are done with archaeology, reconsider it. You came toAthensand archaeology is the prevailing element of the city. The second morning you should wake up early and visit the Archaeological Museum. Here you will find a varying collection of ancient sculpture, pottery and jewellery from different eras, like Cycladic and Classical times. Here you can see also the Antikythera Device, an ancient (not just old!) computer found in a shipwreck.Plaka:Now it is time to take a walk and have fun inAthens.PlakaDistrict is one of the most popular tourist attractions, which resides under theAcropolisHill and spreads out toSyntagmaSquare. You will feel there that you are on an island with the traditional shops, taverns and bars in the narrow, cobblestone streets.https://www.hostelbay.com/articles/resources/topA2.jpg

MonastirakiFlea Market:Monastirakiis the area ofAthenswith the most multicultural atmosphere. On the square is located a mosque and near the Adrianou Street the Flea Market reminds the oriental origin of the city. You can come here also in the evening becauseMonastirakiis one of the most vivid districts ofAthens, which is filled with young people until late at night.The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion:Maybe you need a third day for this excursion, but this guide could not ignore this attraction. On a hill overlooking the sea at the tip of the Attica Peninsula is located the Temple of Poseidon. There is a small beach below and a sea that is as beautiful as on an island. The spot could not have been any better for an ancient site of worshiping the God of the Sea, and every Athenian would tell you that this is the best place of the whole city.