14 ATHENS METROPOLIS IN MOTION Most of Europe’s bright young things seem to be passing through the Greek capital at the moment, inevitably stopping by one of its numerous new art galleries or one of the remarkable installations put on across the city by art nonprofit NEON. Restaurants catering to the smart set are becoming more numerous as well, and Athens has upped its count of both Michelin-star gastro temples and vibey tavernas. Two new diminutive hotels, Xenodocheio Milos and Gatsby Athens, add to the already appealing selection of options, which extends across the whole of the Athenian Riviera, where classic destinations like the Four Seasons Astir Palace keep the familiar charms of the sun-dappled coast fresh with intriguing developments. PHOTO ISTOCK 34
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