The Northern Express Herald

Greece: 48 hours in Athens

Autumn is a great time to visit the Greek capital.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square.

Monastiraki Square. Leaving Monastiraki station one is afforded a stunning view of the Parthenon towering above Athens.

Omonia Square, with Syntagma Square and Monastiraki, is the third point of the triangle at the heart of modern Athens. Photo / Christos Vittoratos

The entrance to the Acropolis. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Athens' Temple of Olympian Zeus. Photo / Dominique Leuenberger

The National Archaeological Museum is home to an astonishing collection of ancient art.

Image 1 of 6: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square.