Athens
The capital of Greece, where Democracy originated and home to the ancient Goddess Athena, now Athens is a cosmopolitain city that attracts worldwide tourists and offers a variety of sights: from ancient antiquities such as the Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis Museum to beautiful Zappion Gardens.
Only 30 minutes from the coast, Athenians and tourists alike flock to what’s referred to The Athenian Riviera in the summer and at weekends to take a break from city life. Here you’ll also find the beautiful Lake Vouliagmeni - Athens Riviera.
If you interested in art/history, be sure to check out some of the city's many museums as listed in Museums in Athens - A Complete Guide to all the Museums in Athens. Among them are the Acropolis Museum and the Vorres Museum–Athens which do a great job at presenting Greece’s ancient past and showcasing some of the more modern exhibits of Greece’s present.