I only had a brief stint in Athens during my travels, but the memory has stayed with me for years. I remember sprinting through the Historic Centre, twenty minutes before sundown, determined to reach the top of the Acropolis at what many say is the most magical hour. Breathless and awestruck, I reached the summit just in time to witness the city below me bathed in a golden light. It was the perfect end to my trip.
At 3400 years old, Athens is one of the…