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THE STARS

THE STARS

Jordan Firstman, NTS Radio, Plane Trees

Oct 25, 2023
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THE STARS are THE PARIS END’s fortnightly rated review section of unbridled opinion and lifestyle advice, bringing you the best and worst in trends, books, dining, and more. 

★★★★★ The Acropolis

May we suggest a slightly less obnoxious alternative to Euro Summer: Euro Autumn? The cooler season is the perfect time to visit the Acropolis. In October, you’ll still have to queue in the sparse shade of Athens’ olive trees to reach the top, but the heat from the sun won’t be truly anthropocenic. Once you’re up, marvel at the nearly 2500-year-old Parthenon, a temple for the Ancient Greek goddess, Athena (virgin deity of wisdom and patron saint of Hermione Granger/Sally Rooney-core girls everywhere). Wander around the various other priceless pieces of disintegrating limestone, then swiftly descend for modernity’s spoils: beer, cheap cigarettes, and lively Communist bars with ping pong tables. We’re giving the Acropolis five stars. It’s hard not to. Nightingale could only dream of building something so durable and sustainable (great passive ventilation). Plus, it’s literally the birthplace of democracy. There’s just something about seeing a great idea in utter ruin...

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