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Makrygianni, Athens

Neighborhood in Athens, Greece
Upscale Makriyanni centers on the Acropolis Museum, an ultramodern glass and steel building exhibiting statues and artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. Buskers play along Dionysiou Areopagitou, a leafy, car-free avenue lined with neoclassical homes and embassies, and a popular spot for evening strolls. Surrounding streets have independent galleries, gift stores, bistros and pastry shops.