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Take a deep breath as you admire the famed Acropolis and Parthenon, wander through the ancient agorá, or marketplace, and then catch contemporary fever in the glittering shops of Ermou Street. Watch the sunset from a taverna, or restaurant, in Plaka, before raising your glass at one of Kolonaki's sexy bars.
Berlin is having its moment. Widely considered Europe's "it" city, Berlin has cornered the market on gritty, artsy appeal. The city teems with Europe's most eye-popping art galleries, edgy nightlife, nearly 200 museums, lush parks, beer gardens and innovative restaurants.
Some destinations transport their visitors through time, and Greece falls firmly into that category. Live a history lesson in the land where Greek gods reigned supreme and democracy was born. From the oracle of Delphi and Mount Olympus to heaping plates of tzatziki and cups of ouzo, Greece inspires.
Contemporary German culture encompasses one of the world's hottest — and grittiest — arts scenes; inventive, Michelin-starred cuisine; highbrow museums; and sexy nightclubs. While here, embrace the old world in the enchanting Gothic architecture and Bavarian castles.