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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Now is the perfect time to visit Europe’s hottest city break destination

People relaxing on a beach in Voula, a southern suburb of Athens (Alamy/PA). -

Ascending the slick, white marble pathway to Athens' Acropolis demands focus, the uneven terrain a challenge in itself.

But the reward is instant: reaching the summit reveals a breathtaking panorama of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The iconic Parthenon temple, bathed in a dramatic, moody light as golden sunbeams pierce through dark grey clouds, radiates a timeless majesty.

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