Prominent Sites In Athens Declared Hidden Gems Of Europe

The popular travel website AFAR released a travel guide listing the hidden gems of Europe. Only 29 gems made the list and not surprisingly, Athens took two top spots!

At number 18, the Central Market in Athens is described as ‘noisy, smelly, and chaotic, but it’s an experience no foodie or photographer should miss.’

An AFAR Local Expert writes, ‘the colours, shapes, and patterns are a compositional dream, but the market is not for the squeamish. You can find every conceivable creature from the sea on sale here. The floor is wet and the air smells salty. In the next building, animal parts you didn't even know were edible are hanging from hooks or stacked in baskets - Sheep's head anyone? Around the exterior of the market you can find spices, fresh fruit and vegetables.’

 

Coming in at number 20 is the Hellenic Parliament Building. The AFAR expert describes the Grand Change of the guards experience, ‘well worth watching and fascinating to watch and photograph.’

Every Sunday morning at 11:00 am, visitors can watch the elite unit of the Greek Military, known as the Athens’ Evzones, perform the Grand Change. They are guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while they march from the barracks to the Parliament and perform maneuvers marching along with a band.

 

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