When in Athens it is hard to miss those views of the Acropolis, especially at night

Late spring in Athens is perfect for winelovers. Just think about it, winelovers can take in the views of the Acropolis while sipping on Greek wines. There we were at Manouka Restaurant, sipping wines from North Greece with the most incredible, day's end views of the Acropolis. It has been awhile nevertheless, it is hard to forget those views. When in Athens don't miss taking in the views of the Acropolis at night.

Acropolis: Roof Top Dining at Manouka Restaurant © Spaswinefood

In case you are wondering, dining on the roof top at Manouka, with these views, is like dining with the Greek gods. When in Athens dining with a view of the Acropolis is a must! Allow yourself to be transported to a different time and place.

Roof Top Dining at Manouka Restaurant

The first of day of our #winelover country explorations on that June day ended with dinner on the rooftop at Manouka Restaurant. We arrived at 8:30 pm to take in the sunset. Sunset over the Acropolis is stunning. While the clouds blocked out the sunset that evening, the ever changing views of the Acropolis were absolutely stunning. 

Day's End Dining with View of the Acropolis © Spaswinefood

Day's End, Acropolis, Athens © Spaswinefood

While we drank the wines with food pairings night fell over Acropolis. Soon the moon was lighting the night sky.

Acropolis at Night Fall, Greece © Spaswinefood

From our dining tables at Manouka we took in the ever changing views of the acropolis. Not only were the views amazing but also so were the wines. The wines featured that evening were Wines of North Greece.

Wines of Northern Greece

During dinner we were treated to most delicious wines from Northern Greece. It was a special evening with the Winemakers of North Greece.

Manouka Restaurant, Athens, Greece © Spaswinefood

Now for the wine list served that evening. Give me the envelope please.

Now the Wine List © Spaswinefood

 Acropolis View Wine List © Spaswinefood

It is not every evening that I get treated to an Acropolis View Wine List from the Winemakers of North Greece. I am please to report that all my fellow winelovers had great views that evening.

Our Table at Manouka Restaurant © Spaswinefood

Winelovers, Manouka Restaurant © Spaswinefood

Winelovers, Manouka Restaurant, Athens © Spaswinefood

It was a fun evening with great friends. For sure, it was the perfect ending to a vine-filled day.

Acropolis from the Roof Top of Manouka Restaurant © Spaswinefood

While those views of the Acropolis at night are not to be missed. It is hard to not notice the Acropolis when you are out and about in Central Athens. 

I have discovered that the Acropolis dominates Athens skyline view.

Acropolis from My Breakfast Table © Spaswinefood

A Closer Look at the Acropolis, Athens © Spaswinefood

For sure whenever I am in Athens I take advantage of viewing the Acropolis from as many different perspectives as possible. Last June I did manage to visit Temple of Hephaestus, and take in the views of the Acropolis from there.

Acropolis, from Temple of Hephaestus © Spaswinefood

Temple of Hephaestus, Athens © Spaswinefood

It is hard to miss the Acropolis,  high on the hill where the Parthenon and other historic buildings are located. The Parthenon, in particular is an ancient religious temple built by the Athenians for the Greek goddess Athena. During an earlier trip I took a quick visit to the Parthenon, the temple of the Greek Goddess Athena. One could imagine that the wine story begins with the Greek god of wine, Dionysus bringing some wine to Goddess Athena at the Parthenon. Just maybe the wine was from North Greece. 

Parthenon, Acropolis © Spaswinefood

The Greek Goddess Athena waits you in Athens. Now is the time to explore Greek Wines! Those who have yet discover Greek wines from Northern Greece now is the time. Being there that evening also reminded me of earlier visits to North Greece. I would also like to add that the Manouka Restaurant is the perfect spot to see the Acropolis and to drink Greek wine of course. When in Athens don't miss those views of the Acropolis at night. I invite you to join me in my wine adventures in Greece at Wine Travels with Dr. Sharon and at Spaswinefood  on  Twitter and Facebook. 

Yamas!

Sharon

Remembering June 2022

Athens, Greece

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Acropolis, Athens © Spaswinefood

Early Morning View of the Acropolis, Athens © Spaswinefood

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