After years spent in crippling recession and negative press as a riot-plagued city, the Greek capital is as interesting to visit as it’s ever been. Joanna Kakissis squeezes the most fun out of 36 hours in Athens.

NYT Video by Fritzie Andrade, Max Cantor, Chris Carmichael and Aaron Wolfe
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A short journey to Athens, the battered Metropolis that is fighting back with new initiatives, reviving Greek cultural staples and shining bright through the grit.

Read the captivating guide on the NYT and plan your next trip.

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