Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Athens. Winter tends to be rainy, but not too cold, with temperatures in the 50s F. Summer is hot and dry, with temperatures frequently climbing into the high 80s F and above.
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Soak up beautiful views and surround yourself with historical sites in the magical ancient city of Athens.
Goddess of wisdom and daughter of Zeus, Athena defeated Poseidon, god of the sea, and to become the patroness of Athens. The Erecthion sits on the most sacred site of the Acropolis where Poseidon and Athena battled.
Athens, the original birthplace of theatre, contains 148 theatres, more than any other city in the world.