Athens - Travel | Monocle

Athens

So far, the 21st century has been a bit of a rollercoaster for Athens. It’s had its ups (hosting the Olympic Games in 2004) and downs (descending into chaos and economic collapse following the financial crisis of 2008). Today the shaken-up city has stepped back onto more solid ground as a vibrant cultural capital with a chaotic but charming character.

/

sign in to monocle

new to monocle?

Subscriptions start from £120.

Subscribe now

Loading...

/

15

15

Live
Monocle Radio

00:00 01:00

  • The Pacific Shift