Discover Athens and its heritage districts thanks to these 'audio walks'

The idea is for Athenians to share their favourite places and stories of little-known places, with the sounds of the location in the background. Photo: AFP

Google has developed a new online service offering guided walks in the streets of Athens, to help everyone, on site or not, discover the hidden treasures of the Greek capital.

These audio walks enable a visitor to immerse themselves in the city in a new way, as this project aims to present Athens as a true contemporary living museum, going far beyond classic tourist spots like the Acropolis and its antiquities. The idea is for Athenians to share their favourite places and stories of little-known places, with the sounds of the location in the background.