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Tour Athens With Nia Vardalos in 'My Life In Ruins'

Where: Athens, Greece
June 5, 2009 at 2:37 PM | by | Comment (1)

My Life in Ruins, a new rom-com in theaters today, stars Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) as a tour guide in Athens who accidentally falls in love. The plot is as dull as it sounds, but Vardalos' character's chosen profession does provide some great vistas of the city. Taking a cue from Nia, here is our guide to the best of all that Athens has to offer:

Where to Stay:
Oche & Brown, a small boutique hotel in the Psiri district of Athens, offers a great location with views of the Acropolis as well as excellent proximity to some of Athens’ best nightlife. The hotel’s warm décor and friendly staff doesn’t hurt either. Standard rooms start around $230.

Where to Eat:
Vizantino is located in the The Plaka, the oldest section of Greece, in the shadow of the Acropolis. Vizantino is a favorite of locals and tourists, not only because the menu comes in multiple languages, but also because the prices are reasonable, averaging less than $10 a plate. The restaurant's specialties are typical Greek fare: Souvlaki, Greek Salads and Moussaka.

What to See:
In the past, filming at the Acropolis was a major no-no because the Greek government considered it disrespectful. But cute-as-a-button Vardalos was able to turn on the charm and convince the Greeks that the movie would be great for tourism. The Acropolis is open to tourists from 8 A.M. until 7:30 P.M. daily in the summer months, admission is a pricey but worth it $17.

Related Stories:
· 'My Life In Ruins' [Official Site]
· Go Greece [About.com]
· Movie Set Travel [Jaunted]

[Photo: Echo Bridge Entertainment]

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July and August...

July and August are fine if you are prepared to visit Athens. This is the time most people come to Greece because this is when most people have their holidays and what could be better than to be close to the sea during the hottest months of the year? It's more crowded and rooms on the islands are harder to find, but the island nightlife is jumping and the beaches are lively. Regards, Steve from frye boots
SteveFrye on April 26, 2010 at 11:28 AM #Permalink

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