00:00 Over 3,000 years of history, friendly faces, and lots of music.
00:05 I'm here in Athens, Greece.
00:07 The Greek capital is like a second home to me,
00:23 and I'm going to show you what we can do here in just one day.
00:27 We're going to check out a mix of the classic sights and some you probably have never heard about before.
00:32 So, as the Greeks say, "Pame!" Let's go.
00:35 Before we dive into the hustle and bustle of the city,
00:40 I want to show you one of my favorite spots,
00:42 Philopapou Hill, a giant and pretty rugged park right in the center.
00:47 I don't think I wore the right shoes for this terrain.
00:53 Walking around the park, you'll also find more amazing views of the Acropolis from different angles.
00:59 And from this side, you can even see the Aegean Sea.
01:07 So, let's get to know Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world.
01:13 So, now we head down to Monastiraki Square, the heart of Athens.
01:17 And in this place, you can see layers of the city's history in just one spot.
01:22 First, we have the Church of the Virgin Mary, Patanesa, from the Byzantine era right there.
01:27 And then over here, we have the Tsitsarakis Mosque from the Ottoman era.
01:31 And this neoclassical building right here houses the metro station,
01:35 which is a very good way to get around the city.
01:38 But I prefer to take a walk now.
01:39 In the historic neighborhood of Plaka,
01:43 which is known for its colorful buildings and perfect location at the foot of the Acropolis.
01:51 Nearby, you'll find several of the city's main archaeological sites.
01:55 I never get tired of looking at them.
01:57 I have like 500 photos of the same thing.
02:00 That's Hadrian's Library, built in 132 AD,
02:07 and the Roman Agora from the 1st century BC.
02:09 If you plan to enter several archaeological sites, including the Acropolis,
02:13 I recommend you buy the multi-pass ticket.
02:16 That's 30 euros and it gets you into 7 archaeological sites over a period of 5 days.
02:22 So it's really worth it.
02:23 If you buy the pass down in Plaka,
02:25 you can skip the sometimes long line up here at the Acropolis.
02:30 But now, one of my ultimate Athens recommendations, the Acropolis Museum.
02:34 If you plan to visit one museum while you're in Athens, this is it.
02:40 Inside, you'll find over 3,000 items taken from the ancient site of the Acropolis.
02:46 The Parthenon is just one of many temples that stood on the ancient citadel.
02:51 The museum displays finds from the entire site,
02:57 from ancient pottery
02:59 to the majestic karyatids of the Erechtheion Temple.
03:03 And did you know that ancient statues were once brightly colored?
03:09 On some, you can still see traces of the original hues.
03:13 And if you still want to see more, you can go under the museum
03:17 to check out an ancient Athenian neighborhood.
03:20 The entire museum was built right on top of it.
03:25 And by the way, I don't recommend wearing a skirt or dress when you visit the museum.
03:29 Because...
03:31 The Acropolis.
03:34 You can still see some parts of the archaeological site without buying a ticket.
03:38 Like the Odion of Herodotus Atticus.
03:41 An ancient theater at the southwest slope.
03:44 But the Acropolis is the main touristic site for a reason.
03:47 So definitely pay it a visit.
03:49 My tip is to get there as early as possible after it opens
03:53 so you can be one of the few people there.
03:55 It's not only about ancient stuff here.
04:00 Athens is a cosmopolitan city with tons of cool bars, restaurants
04:05 and generally whatever kind of nightlife you're into.
04:08 I'm into music, so tonight I'm going to take you to hear some of my favorite musicians.
04:13 First things first, we ordered Tsipouro, a popular distilled spirit.
04:21 The Greek version of grappa.
04:23 That's strong, that's strong.
04:27 And a public service announcement.
04:29 Tsipouro! Be careful!
04:31 It's not to be drunk on an empty stomach.
04:36 We order a few plates to share.
04:38 Like Saganaki fried cheese, zucchini balls, fava
04:43 and one of my favorites, tacos, Cretan rusk salad.
04:47 So this is something very Greek.
04:52 Coming, getting these shared plates, mazeves, being with your friends
04:56 drinking and of course listening to music.
05:04 I hope you enjoyed this day in Athens as much as I did.
05:08 Yia mas!
05:10 Yama! Yama!
05:12 (laughing)
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