Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, so there is always a lot to discover here from ancient buildings to colourful markets and traditional food. The british newspaper Daily Express suggest the top 10 things to do while in Athens:

1. Get up early on Sunday for the flea market off Monastiraki Square, where you can buy anything from vintage clothing to antique glass.

2. Stroll to the nearby flower market for a blaze of colour from the bouquets sold here once a week.

3. Treat yourself to a pair of handmade leather sandals like the ones John Lennon and Jackie Onassis chose.

4. Have a shot of mastika, the local pine-flavoured liqueur made from tree resin.

5. Jump on to the Happy Train which takes 60 minutes to trundle round the central sights.

6. Take the funicular railway to the top of Mount Lycabettus for a stunning view over the city.

7. Stroll around the National Garden, 38 acres of green space and home to more than 15,000 domestic and exotic plants.

8. Nibble on a koulouria, a traditional Greek doughy, ring-shaped bread covered in sesame seeds.

9. Be dazzled at the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum with more than 4,000 rings, necklaces and more.

10. Wander around elegant, shady Syntagma Square, home to the impressive Old Royal Palace which now houses the Greek Parliament.