Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
As American Style fast food it excels in authentic burger, crisp genuine Italian pizza, pasta and salads - all in american size…
It is found in one of the more beautiful and quieter points of Athens.
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Colibri
15 Empedokleous As American Style fast food it excels in authentic burger, crisp genuine Italian pizza, pasta and salads - all in american size…
It is found in one of the more beautiful and quieter points of Athens.
Lukumades is named after the luscious fried dough balls that are the main course, served with honey, chocolate praline or mastic-flavored ice cream. On nearby Agia Eirini Square.
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LUKUMADES
Str & Aghias Irinis Lukumades is named after the luscious fried dough balls that are the main course, served with honey, chocolate praline or mastic-flavored ice cream. On nearby Agia Eirini Square.
Juicy chocolate pies, oriental kazan ntimpi and kioynefedes, mastichotes custards, siropiasta and all sermpetia, were accommodated in most relaxed and beautiful Glykopoleio in Athens.
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Σερμπετόσπιτο
1 Pl. Iroon Juicy chocolate pies, oriental kazan ntimpi and kioynefedes, mastichotes custards, siropiasta and all sermpetia, were accommodated in most relaxed and beautiful Glykopoleio in Athens.
Should go to eat at least once, the tavern is just 10 minutes walk from the apartment and has a charming pedestrian street , proposes unconditionally ! best time in the evening when the sun goes down !
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ΤΟ ΤΡΙΚΥΚΛΟ ΚΑΦΕ-ΜΕΖΕΔΟΠΩΛΕΙΟ-TO TRIKYKLO
Should go to eat at least once, the tavern is just 10 minutes walk from the apartment and has a charming pedestrian street , proposes unconditionally ! best time in the evening when the sun goes down !
Stone, old tile, retro objects, as in house of grand mother, of a group of friends disposal and Greek flavors, somebodies of which with Cretan colors.
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Aster
48 Troon Stone, old tile, retro objects, as in house of grand mother, of a group of friends disposal and Greek flavors, somebodies of which with Cretan colors.
ΜΠΕΛ ΡΕΫ ΣΝΑΚ ΜΠΑΡ
88 Falirou "Busy and hip local cafe & bar!"
Taf Coffee
7 Emmanouil Benaki the leading company of high quality coffee (specialty) in Greece
Lotte Cafe-Bistro, around the Acropolis Museum area,it’s miniature size, reflecting a homey atmosphere, a colourful vintage interior.
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Lotte cafe-bistrot
2 Tsami KaratasouLotte Cafe-Bistro, around the Acropolis Museum area,it’s miniature size, reflecting a homey atmosphere, a colourful vintage interior.
Relaxed and comfortable surroundings on a pedestrian street. If you want a hearty European brunch and fancy a change from the Greek breakfast then this place hits the spot.Also good in the evening for dinner or drinks.
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Mama Roux
str 50 Relaxed and comfortable surroundings on a pedestrian street. If you want a hearty European brunch and fancy a change from the Greek breakfast then this place hits the spot.Also good in the evening for dinner or drinks.
Wonderful place. It's as if you're in the Greek Islands in a traditional 'taverna'. Really good food and reasonable prices!
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Santorinios
8 Dorieon Wonderful place. It's as if you're in the Greek Islands in a traditional 'taverna'. Really good food and reasonable prices!
Big, flower full yard. The interior is also great and very comfortable. Tasteful menu. Great soups. Normal prices. Ideal for dates or groups.
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Ama Lachei
69 Kallidromiou Big, flower full yard. The interior is also great and very comfortable. Tasteful menu. Great soups. Normal prices. Ideal for dates or groups.
A classic old-fashioned place where you pick your dishes from the trays or casserole pots on display and eat them in the cramped but atmospheric interior, or at the limited outdoor seating on the pedestrianized side street.
The restaurant is a couple of blocks from Exarchia Square and about a ten-minute walk from Panepistimio metro station.
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Mparmpagiánnēs
94 Emmanouil Benaki A classic old-fashioned place where you pick your dishes from the trays or casserole pots on display and eat them in the cramped but atmospheric interior, or at the limited outdoor seating on the pedestrianized side street.
The restaurant is a couple of blocks from Exarchia Square and about a ten-minute walk from Panepistimio metro station.
Historic tavern, since 1927, in this beloved Athenian square of Theater (Plateia Theatrou) with local, traditional Greek cuisine and friendly atmosphere. It makes visitors feel like dinning home with friends they know for years...
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Tavern Klimataria
2 Pl. Theatrou Historic tavern, since 1927, in this beloved Athenian square of Theater (Plateia Theatrou) with local, traditional Greek cuisine and friendly atmosphere. It makes visitors feel like dinning home with friends they know for years...
“Karamanlidika by Fanis” brings you the traditional tastes of Byzantium & Cappadokia.variety of aged cheese, seasoned & aged ham, sau-sages and pastrami among other fine cold-cuts
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Karamanlidika - Τα Καραμανλίδικα του Φάνη
52 Sokratous “Karamanlidika by Fanis” brings you the traditional tastes of Byzantium & Cappadokia.variety of aged cheese, seasoned & aged ham, sau-sages and pastrami among other fine cold-cuts
Plaka’s oldest restaurant,The Fisherman’s Taverna attracts guests of all ages looking for authentic Greek cuisine. Regardless of the name, the selection available is not limited to fish but includes a broad range of traditional Greek dishes.
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The Old Tavern of Psara
16 Erechtheos
Plaka’s oldest restaurant,The Fisherman’s Taverna attracts guests of all ages looking for authentic Greek cuisine. Regardless of the name, the selection available is not limited to fish but includes a broad range of traditional Greek dishes.
This well-established favorite offers a huge menu of dips, starters, grills and some oven-baked dishes, as well as good barrelled wine. The huge garden also has a retracting roof, meaning it can be used in any weather.
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Rosalia
59 ValtetsiouThis well-established favorite offers a huge menu of dips, starters, grills and some oven-baked dishes, as well as good barrelled wine. The huge garden also has a retracting roof, meaning it can be used in any weather.
The flavors remind something from Sunday lunch time table. Home made well cooked food, hot bread, good wine!
*gay friendly.
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Kanella
70 Konstantinoupoleos Ave.The flavors remind something from Sunday lunch time table. Home made well cooked food, hot bread, good wine!
*gay friendly.
Very close to the acropolis museum , one of the best bakeries in Athens , has great Cultivar in cookies, cakes and sandwiches !
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Takis Bakery
14 MisaraliotouVery close to the acropolis museum , one of the best bakeries in Athens , has great Cultivar in cookies, cakes and sandwiches !
The grill is Karpou is the closest option from the apartment if you want to try traditional souvlaki or kontosouvli ! Next to the entrance has a door leading to the terrace , good and economic proposal for the early evening !
Steakhouse "The Karpou"
36 KarpouThe grill is Karpou is the closest option from the apartment if you want to try traditional souvlaki or kontosouvli ! Next to the entrance has a door leading to the terrace , good and economic proposal for the early evening !
traditional coffee house with kitchen , good cooked food , maintains the old style and very good prices !
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Olýmpion
9 Anapafseostraditional coffee house with kitchen , good cooked food , maintains the old style and very good prices !
Traditional Greek mezze & hot dishes served in simple dining room or at tree-shaded sidewalk tables.
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Mouries
Traditional Greek mezze & hot dishes served in simple dining room or at tree-shaded sidewalk tables.
Vryssaki Βρυσακι
17 VrisakiouPerforming Arts Theater
good place for coffee.
It is placed in corner of one perfect street full of small cafes and restaurants, beautiful neighborhood,near Fix metro station.Quality local grill food, mostly skewers, good price, fast service.
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Kalamaki Bar
15 DrakouIt is placed in corner of one perfect street full of small cafes and restaurants, beautiful neighborhood,near Fix metro station.Quality local grill food, mostly skewers, good price, fast service.
Classic Greek fare in a simple, airy space with a roof terrace for amazing Acropolis views.
view prices before the visit , it is a little expensive .
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Strofi Athenian Restaurant
25 Rovertou GalliClassic Greek fare in a simple, airy space with a roof terrace for amazing Acropolis views.
view prices before the visit , it is a little expensive .
Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
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Hard Rock Cafe Athens
52 AdrianouRock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drunk Sinatra
16 ThiseosChelsea Hotel
και Proklousix d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouTailor Made Microroastery
2 Agias IrinisBatman
40 Theodoritou VresthenisTiki Bar Athens
15 FalirouSEVEN JOKERS (THE)
7 VoulisHalf Note Jazz Club
17 Trivonianou360 Cocktail bar
2 IfestouLoukoumi Bar
59 Pl. AvissiniasKain
22 AnapafseosBios
84 Pireosterrace overlooking the Parthenon!
Odeon
19 Mark. Mousouroulocal coffee, wine and beer.
Getting Around
The nearest metro station from the apartment! It is at the red metro line and is just 500 meters from the house in a central and secure street day and night .
3 stops from Acropolis!!
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Aghios Ioannis station
The nearest metro station from the apartment! It is at the red metro line and is just 500 meters from the house in a central and secure street day and night .
3 stops from Acropolis!!
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Bus Station.
Located next to the entrance of the building , all Buses go to Syntagma Square in minutes!
Rozita station
ΡΟΖΙΤΑ
Bus Station.
Located next to the entrance of the building , all Buses go to Syntagma Square in minutes!
"Greek parliament"
is the central metro station , here switches between red and blue line.
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Syntagma Metro Station
Platia Sintagmatos "Greek parliament"
is the central metro station , here switches between red and blue line.
Shopping
It is the area between Mitropoleos, Athinas and Stadiou Streets and is considered to be the “heart” of Athens, the historic center as well as its traditional shopping center. On its narrow or wide labyrinthine streets you can find more than 2.500 shops which sell different kind of products.
At the same time because many of its streets have been turned into pedestrian areas it is a very quiet place with many coffee houses, small bars and modern restaurants.
Ermou Street. It took its name from Hermes - god of trade - and is one of the first streets designed by Kleanthis and Schaubert. It was considered to be women fashion center for more than 60 years. Nowadays, it is still one of the best spots for shopping. The first part of Ermou street (from Syntagma Square to Athinas Street) dominates Kapnikarea Byzantine Church.
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Ermou
Ermou It is the area between Mitropoleos, Athinas and Stadiou Streets and is considered to be the “heart” of Athens, the historic center as well as its traditional shopping center. On its narrow or wide labyrinthine streets you can find more than 2.500 shops which sell different kind of products.
At the same time because many of its streets have been turned into pedestrian areas it is a very quiet place with many coffee houses, small bars and modern restaurants.
Ermou Street. It took its name from Hermes - god of trade - and is one of the first streets designed by Kleanthis and Schaubert. It was considered to be women fashion center for more than 60 years. Nowadays, it is still one of the best spots for shopping. The first part of Ermou street (from Syntagma Square to Athinas Street) dominates Kapnikarea Byzantine Church.
Stop at the junction of Valaoritou street.
Valaoritou street is hidden from tourists. Is full of elegant coffee shops . The quality of beverages is top , the service is excellent and the prices similar to the tourist areas. During daytime is full of white collar customer who are doing their brake from their nearby offices. No cars, no motorbikes there. exclusive shopping and rich clients.
Valaoritou
ValaoritouStop at the junction of Valaoritou street.
Valaoritou street is hidden from tourists. Is full of elegant coffee shops . The quality of beverages is top , the service is excellent and the prices similar to the tourist areas. During daytime is full of white collar customer who are doing their brake from their nearby offices. No cars, no motorbikes there. exclusive shopping and rich clients.
The low budget area around Aiolou street, Agiou Markou and Evagelistrias street.
The High street area is around the Ermou street.
Eolou
The low budget area around Aiolou street, Agiou Markou and Evagelistrias street.
The High street area is around the Ermou street.
Sightseeing
"One of the most popular tourist attractions in Athens is the Plaka District, which resides under the Acropolis and spreads out to Syntagma. This village is almost like an island within the city, and it’s the perfect way to experience authentic Greek culture. The area is quite private and boasts truly unique scenery with several cafes, ancient trees, green leaf canopies and stone walkways. The area is well-known for its food, boutique shops and cafes.There are also some interesting museums (Folk Art, Greek Children’s Art, Popular Musical Instruments, Frysira Art Gallery, etc.), lots of picturesque tavernas, cafés, bars, as well as shops selling souvenirs and traditional Greek products.."
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Plaka
24 Mnisikleous "One of the most popular tourist attractions in Athens is the Plaka District, which resides under the Acropolis and spreads out to Syntagma. This village is almost like an island within the city, and it’s the perfect way to experience authentic Greek culture. The area is quite private and boasts truly unique scenery with several cafes, ancient trees, green leaf canopies and stone walkways. The area is well-known for its food, boutique shops and cafes.There are also some interesting museums (Folk Art, Greek Children’s Art, Popular Musical Instruments, Frysira Art Gallery, etc.), lots of picturesque tavernas, cafés, bars, as well as shops selling souvenirs and traditional Greek products.."
"Located to the northwest of the Acropolis, the ancient Agora of Athens was once a marketplace and civic center. The people gathered here to browse all kinds of commodities. It was also a place to meet others and talk about politics, business, current events and the nature of the universe and divine. The ancient Greek democracy can actually be traced to this ancient spot. It’s a wonderful area to look at the cultural beginnings of Athens. Overlooking the Ancient Agora from its elevated position on the hill of Agoraios Kolonos, the Temple of Hephaistos was built in the 5th century BC. Similar in style but smaller than the Parthenon, the temple consists of 34 Doric columns that support a still partially intact roof. It is the best preserved temple in all of Greece thanks to its conversion into a church in the 7th century."
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Agora
24 Adrianou "Located to the northwest of the Acropolis, the ancient Agora of Athens was once a marketplace and civic center. The people gathered here to browse all kinds of commodities. It was also a place to meet others and talk about politics, business, current events and the nature of the universe and divine. The ancient Greek democracy can actually be traced to this ancient spot. It’s a wonderful area to look at the cultural beginnings of Athens. Overlooking the Ancient Agora from its elevated position on the hill of Agoraios Kolonos, the Temple of Hephaistos was built in the 5th century BC. Similar in style but smaller than the Parthenon, the temple consists of 34 Doric columns that support a still partially intact roof. It is the best preserved temple in all of Greece thanks to its conversion into a church in the 7th century."
"The Temple of Olympian Zeus is known as the largest temple in Greece. The massive ancient complex took nearly seven centuries to complete. Building originally began in 515 BC by order of Peisistratos, but work stopped on the temple as it was seen as oppressive as Peisistratos and his son were seen as tyrants by the Athenians. Work resumed in 175 BC but was halted 10 years later when the Roman architect Cossutius died. Under emperor Hardian in 132 BC, the temple was finally completed and dedicated to Zeus Olympios. The temple stands today mostly as a reminder of Greek history, but only 15 of 104 huge columns remain. The columns each rise 17 meters (57 feet) into the air and once surrounded a cella where two large statues were once placed."
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Zeustempel
"The Temple of Olympian Zeus is known as the largest temple in Greece. The massive ancient complex took nearly seven centuries to complete. Building originally began in 515 BC by order of Peisistratos, but work stopped on the temple as it was seen as oppressive as Peisistratos and his son were seen as tyrants by the Athenians. Work resumed in 175 BC but was halted 10 years later when the Roman architect Cossutius died. Under emperor Hardian in 132 BC, the temple was finally completed and dedicated to Zeus Olympios. The temple stands today mostly as a reminder of Greek history, but only 15 of 104 huge columns remain. The columns each rise 17 meters (57 feet) into the air and once surrounded a cella where two large statues were once placed."
"The Erechtheus or Erechtheion is a temple made from Pentelic marble. It’s located on the Acropolis, and it’s one of the legendary pieces of Greek architecture. Its construction dates back to c. 421 and 405 when the earlier temple to Athena was destroyed by the Persian invasion. The Erechtheum was once a sanctuary dedicated to Athena Polias, Erechtheus and Poseidon. Visitors can access the shrine to Athena by going through the eastern portico. The northern portico leads to the western cella. The Porch of the Caryatids can be found through the southern portico. The six draped female figures can be found here that support the entablature, which is the Erechtheum’s most defining feature."
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Erechtheion
"The Erechtheus or Erechtheion is a temple made from Pentelic marble. It’s located on the Acropolis, and it’s one of the legendary pieces of Greek architecture. Its construction dates back to c. 421 and 405 when the earlier temple to Athena was destroyed by the Persian invasion. The Erechtheum was once a sanctuary dedicated to Athena Polias, Erechtheus and Poseidon. Visitors can access the shrine to Athena by going through the eastern portico. The northern portico leads to the western cella. The Porch of the Caryatids can be found through the southern portico. The six draped female figures can be found here that support the entablature, which is the Erechtheum’s most defining feature."
"The Parthenon is located on the Acropolis on a hill that overlooks Athens. The temple was built to honor the goddess Athena Parthenos, the patron of Athens, to thank her for protecting the city during the Persian Wars. Originally designed by the famous sculptor Phidias, the Parthenon originally held all kinds of treasures, but the main attraction was a huge statue of Athena that was made out of chryselephantine also known as elephant ivory and gold. The Parthenon dates back to 447 BC, and it was actually built over another temple that is often referred to as the Pre-Parthenon."
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Parthenon
"The Parthenon is located on the Acropolis on a hill that overlooks Athens. The temple was built to honor the goddess Athena Parthenos, the patron of Athens, to thank her for protecting the city during the Persian Wars. Originally designed by the famous sculptor Phidias, the Parthenon originally held all kinds of treasures, but the main attraction was a huge statue of Athena that was made out of chryselephantine also known as elephant ivory and gold. The Parthenon dates back to 447 BC, and it was actually built over another temple that is often referred to as the Pre-Parthenon."
The First Cemetery of Athens is the official cemetery of the City of Athens and the first to be built. It opened in 1837 and soon became a luxurious cemetery for famous Greek people and foreigners. The cemetery is located behind the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathinaiko Stadium in central Athens. It can be found at the top end of Anapafseos Street. It is large green space including pines and cypresses.
In the cemetery there are three churches. The main is the Church of Saint Theodores and there is also a smaller of Saint Lazarus. The third church is a Catholic church. The cemetery includes the tomb of Heinrich Schliemann, designed by Ernst Ziller, the tomb of Ioannis Pesmazoglou, that of Georgios Averoff, and one named I Koimomeni (the Sleeping Girl), by the sculptor Yannoulis Chalepas, from the island Tinos. There are also separate burial places for Protestants and Jews.
The cemetery is under the Municipality of Athens and it is declared as an historical monument.
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Proto Nekrotafio
The First Cemetery of Athens is the official cemetery of the City of Athens and the first to be built. It opened in 1837 and soon became a luxurious cemetery for famous Greek people and foreigners. The cemetery is located behind the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathinaiko Stadium in central Athens. It can be found at the top end of Anapafseos Street. It is large green space including pines and cypresses.
In the cemetery there are three churches. The main is the Church of Saint Theodores and there is also a smaller of Saint Lazarus. The third church is a Catholic church. The cemetery includes the tomb of Heinrich Schliemann, designed by Ernst Ziller, the tomb of Ioannis Pesmazoglou, that of Georgios Averoff, and one named I Koimomeni (the Sleeping Girl), by the sculptor Yannoulis Chalepas, from the island Tinos. There are also separate burial places for Protestants and Jews.
The cemetery is under the Municipality of Athens and it is declared as an historical monument.
The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as the Kallimármaro ( "beautifully marbled"), is a multi-purpose stadium used for several events and athletics in Athens. The Stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Reconstructed from the remains of an ancient Greek stadium, the Panathenaic is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble (from Mount Penteli) and is one of the oldest in the world.
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Panathinaiko-Stadion
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe Panathenaic Stadium, also known as the Kallimármaro ( "beautifully marbled"), is a multi-purpose stadium used for several events and athletics in Athens. The Stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Reconstructed from the remains of an ancient Greek stadium, the Panathenaic is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble (from Mount Penteli) and is one of the oldest in the world.
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street,is a pedestrianized street, adjacent to the south slope of the Acropolis in the Makrygianni district of Athens. It is named after Dionysius the Areopagite, the first Athenian convert to Christianity after Apostle Paul's sermon, according to the Acts of the Apostles.
The street runs from east to west. It starts from Amalias Avenue near the Arch of Hadrian and ends near Philopappos Hill where it meets Apostolou Pavlou Street, the continuation of the pedestrian zone around the archaeological site of the Acropolis and the Agora.
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou AreopagitouDionysiou Areopagitou Street,is a pedestrianized street, adjacent to the south slope of the Acropolis in the Makrygianni district of Athens. It is named after Dionysius the Areopagite, the first Athenian convert to Christianity after Apostle Paul's sermon, according to the Acts of the Apostles.
The street runs from east to west. It starts from Amalias Avenue near the Arch of Hadrian and ends near Philopappos Hill where it meets Apostolou Pavlou Street, the continuation of the pedestrian zone around the archaeological site of the Acropolis and the Agora.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens.
It was built in 161 AD by the Athenian magnate Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla. It was originally a steep-sloped theater with a three-story stone front wall and a wooden roof made of expensive, cedar of Lebanon timber. It was used as a venue for music concerts with a capacity of 5,000. It lasted intact until it was destroyed and turned into a ruin by the Heruli in 267 AD.
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Odeon des Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouThe Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens.
It was built in 161 AD by the Athenian magnate Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla. It was originally a steep-sloped theater with a three-story stone front wall and a wooden roof made of expensive, cedar of Lebanon timber. It was used as a venue for music concerts with a capacity of 5,000. It lasted intact until it was destroyed and turned into a ruin by the Heruli in 267 AD.
The National Observatory of Athens is a research institute in Athens, Greece. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest research foundation in Greece, as it was the first scientific research institute built after Greece became independent in 1829, and one of the oldest research institutes in Southern Europe.
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National Observatory of Athens
& Metaxa The National Observatory of Athens is a research institute in Athens, Greece. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest research foundation in Greece, as it was the first scientific research institute built after Greece became independent in 1829, and one of the oldest research institutes in Southern Europe.
Continuing from Plaka you arrive at Monastiraki, a characteristic area of “old” Athens, with narrow streets and small buildings where the city’s traditional bazaar (Yousouroum) is held. Close to it is the Psyrri area, a traditional neighborhood which during the past few years has evolved into one of the most important “centres” of the town’s nightlife, with scores of bars, tavernas, ouzeris, clubs, etc.
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Monastiraki
Continuing from Plaka you arrive at Monastiraki, a characteristic area of “old” Athens, with narrow streets and small buildings where the city’s traditional bazaar (Yousouroum) is held. Close to it is the Psyrri area, a traditional neighborhood which during the past few years has evolved into one of the most important “centres” of the town’s nightlife, with scores of bars, tavernas, ouzeris, clubs, etc.
Theseion (where you will find small interesting museums and scores of cafés, bars and restaurants)
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Thiseio
Theseion (where you will find small interesting museums and scores of cafés, bars and restaurants)
Within the boundary of Athens’ historical centre also are the picturesque neighborhoods of Makriyianni (close to the Acropolis, where the Acropolis Museum stands)
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Makrygianni, Athens
Within the boundary of Athens’ historical centre also are the picturesque neighborhoods of Makriyianni (close to the Acropolis, where the Acropolis Museum stands)
Syntagma and Omonia are the main central squares of the town; they are linked by Stadiou Street and Panepistimiou Avenue, along which some of the town’s most beautiful Neoclassical buildings have been erected. Dominating Syntagma Squareis the Greek Parliament building and in front of it the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Evzones in traditional costume. From this square starts the beautiful National Garden (40 acres), south of which stands the impressive Zappeion Mansion (1874-1888)
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Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosSyntagma and Omonia are the main central squares of the town; they are linked by Stadiou Street and Panepistimiou Avenue, along which some of the town’s most beautiful Neoclassical buildings have been erected. Dominating Syntagma Squareis the Greek Parliament building and in front of it the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Evzones in traditional costume. From this square starts the beautiful National Garden (40 acres), south of which stands the impressive Zappeion Mansion (1874-1888)
Mets neighborhood, the road leads you to the First Cemetery, the oldest one in Athens, basically an outdoor sculpture display with a wealth of wonderful monumental tombstones by some of the most important sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Mets
Mets neighborhood, the road leads you to the First Cemetery, the oldest one in Athens, basically an outdoor sculpture display with a wealth of wonderful monumental tombstones by some of the most important sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries.
It's a modern two-store building reproducing the ancient one in the east side of the Agora and shelters the Museum of Ancient Agora. The visit will surely be interesting - all the objects are from the area since the prehistoric time till the Roman Empire.
Relax in the gallery sitting and adoring Nike statue, ruins of the Odeon of Agrippa and the marvellous view of the Temple of Hephaestus.
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Stoa des Attalos
24 AdrianouIt's a modern two-store building reproducing the ancient one in the east side of the Agora and shelters the Museum of Ancient Agora. The visit will surely be interesting - all the objects are from the area since the prehistoric time till the Roman Empire.
Relax in the gallery sitting and adoring Nike statue, ruins of the Odeon of Agrippa and the marvellous view of the Temple of Hephaestus.
At Akadimias street turn right walk a little and turn left at Kanari street. You are now at Kolonaki area. For a foreigner is nothing special but has the largest concentration of luxury shops , major corporations headquarters and embassies. It took its name from an ancient Greek little pillar ( Kolonaki in greek ) in Kolonaki square. Old Athenian waggishly named the square Binte ( bidet in English )because of its relevant shape. Kolonaki doesn’t have an ancient history. During the transfer of greek capital from Nafplio to Athens, king Othon of Greece was searching for a place for his palace. So Kolonaki was upgraded and became a must for the Greek aristocracy.
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Kolonaki
At Akadimias street turn right walk a little and turn left at Kanari street. You are now at Kolonaki area. For a foreigner is nothing special but has the largest concentration of luxury shops , major corporations headquarters and embassies. It took its name from an ancient Greek little pillar ( Kolonaki in greek ) in Kolonaki square. Old Athenian waggishly named the square Binte ( bidet in English )because of its relevant shape. Kolonaki doesn’t have an ancient history. During the transfer of greek capital from Nafplio to Athens, king Othon of Greece was searching for a place for his palace. So Kolonaki was upgraded and became a must for the Greek aristocracy.
National institution for sciences, humanities & fine arts in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building!
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Academy of Athens
28 Λεωφ. Ελευθερίου ΒενιζέλουNational institution for sciences, humanities & fine arts in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building!
The Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece, is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic. It served previously as the Royal Palace, until the abolition of the monarchy by referendum in 1974.
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Presidential Palace
2 Vasileos Georgiou BThe Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece, is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic. It served previously as the Royal Palace, until the abolition of the monarchy by referendum in 1974.
Anafiotika is like a small island within Athens, builders from the small island of Anafi build their traditional white washed houses in the tiny winding streets and steps of this area when they were building the royal Palace.
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Anafiotika
Anafiotika is like a small island within Athens, builders from the small island of Anafi build their traditional white washed houses in the tiny winding streets and steps of this area when they were building the royal Palace.
Arts & Culture
"A main stop on any Athens tour is the New Acropolis Museum, which resides near the base of the hill overlooking the city. It has the largest collection of Greek architecture and ancient sculptures including statues of the goddess Athena and “Kritios Boy.” The museum was originally scheduled to be built in time for the 2004 Olympics, but its completion was delayed due to legal battles. The museum has five floors that showcase 4,000 artifacts. Permanent exhibitions here include the Parthenon Frieze, Athena statue, Color the Peplos Kore, Parthenon Gallery and Athena Nike."
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Akropolismuseum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou "A main stop on any Athens tour is the New Acropolis Museum, which resides near the base of the hill overlooking the city. It has the largest collection of Greek architecture and ancient sculptures including statues of the goddess Athena and “Kritios Boy.” The museum was originally scheduled to be built in time for the 2004 Olympics, but its completion was delayed due to legal battles. The museum has five floors that showcase 4,000 artifacts. Permanent exhibitions here include the Parthenon Frieze, Athena statue, Color the Peplos Kore, Parthenon Gallery and Athena Nike."
"For visitors who love art exhibitions, there is no better place to visit in Greece than the National Archaeological Museum. Multiple collections can be found here from contemporary artists all the way back to antiquity. The museum also has a large collection of artwork dating back to the Neolithic Age. The collections include small vases, working tools, clay vases and other small artifacts that are some of the oldest archaeological finds dating back to the 7th millennium. Over thirty rooms, sculptures from every century can be viewed including ancient Kouroi Egyptian sculptures."
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Archäologisches Nationalmuseum
44 28is Oktovriou"For visitors who love art exhibitions, there is no better place to visit in Greece than the National Archaeological Museum. Multiple collections can be found here from contemporary artists all the way back to antiquity. The museum also has a large collection of artwork dating back to the Neolithic Age. The collections include small vases, working tools, clay vases and other small artifacts that are some of the oldest archaeological finds dating back to the 7th millennium. Over thirty rooms, sculptures from every century can be viewed including ancient Kouroi Egyptian sculptures."
"The museum houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art, hosts periodic exhibitions."
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 Pireos"The museum houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art, hosts periodic exhibitions."
Collection of ancient Greek art starting from Cycladic pre-historic period trough Mycenaean to Greek ceramics. Special exposition is devoted to ancient Cyprus. Every object is accompanied with an extensive explanation. You can find many multimedia features as well.
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Museum für Kykladische Kunst
4 Neofitou DoukaCollection of ancient Greek art starting from Cycladic pre-historic period trough Mycenaean to Greek ceramics. Special exposition is devoted to ancient Cyprus. Every object is accompanied with an extensive explanation. You can find many multimedia features as well.
Museum opened in 1834 housing a collection of coins & medals from antiquity through the modern era!
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Numismatisches Museum Athen
12 El. VenizelouMuseum opened in 1834 housing a collection of coins & medals from antiquity through the modern era!
Set in a former gasworks, this arts & culture space now hosts concerts, exhibitions & a gas museum.
around the technopolis there are many bars and restaurants. It is the most famous gay friendly area .
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Technopolis Athen
100 PireosSet in a former gasworks, this arts & culture space now hosts concerts, exhibitions & a gas museum.
around the technopolis there are many bars and restaurants. It is the most famous gay friendly area .
Parks & Nature
"In the heart of Athens, the National Garden provides a green oasis for sunny afternoon trips. The Royal Garden has a private garden for the Royal Palace, which is now the Parliament Building. The Public Garden was established in 1923. This is a quiet and peaceful place away from the bustling city with a gorgeous green canopy of trees and vibrant plant life. Statues decorate the gardens as well as flowerbeds and small ruins of antiquity. The gardens of Zappeion can also be found here, which surround the ancient congress hall that was built in the 19th century."
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Nationalgarten
1 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias"In the heart of Athens, the National Garden provides a green oasis for sunny afternoon trips. The Royal Garden has a private garden for the Royal Palace, which is now the Parliament Building. The Public Garden was established in 1923. This is a quiet and peaceful place away from the bustling city with a gorgeous green canopy of trees and vibrant plant life. Statues decorate the gardens as well as flowerbeds and small ruins of antiquity. The gardens of Zappeion can also be found here, which surround the ancient congress hall that was built in the 19th century."
"For romantic evenings, gorgeous sunsets and an amazing panoramic view of Athens, Mount Lycabettus is an incredible adventure. As the highest point in Athens, it allows visitors to see all across the Attica basin and the Aegean Sea. Climbers can also see as the chapel of St. George from its peak. A little cafe here will serve up a fantastic dinner for two. To start the hike, visitors go up the path that begins at the end of Aristippou Street in Kolonaki. The path continues to wind upwards around the mountain. Visitors can also take the funicular, which departs from Ploutarchou and Aristippou Street."
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Aussichtspunkt am Lycabettus-Berg
"For romantic evenings, gorgeous sunsets and an amazing panoramic view of Athens, Mount Lycabettus is an incredible adventure. As the highest point in Athens, it allows visitors to see all across the Attica basin and the Aegean Sea. Climbers can also see as the chapel of St. George from its peak. A little cafe here will serve up a fantastic dinner for two. To start the hike, visitors go up the path that begins at the end of Aristippou Street in Kolonaki. The path continues to wind upwards around the mountain. Visitors can also take the funicular, which departs from Ploutarchou and Aristippou Street."
The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene. It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, Greece, southwest of the Acropolis.
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Filopappou-Hügel
215 ΦυλήςThe Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene. It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, Greece, southwest of the Acropolis.
a few meters from the apartment is Plyta Square is a small park with a playground and some options for food ( fish , meat, pizza ) . suggest if you want a short walk !
Platia Amvrosiou Plita
Platia Amvrosiou Plitaa few meters from the apartment is Plyta Square is a small park with a playground and some options for food ( fish , meat, pizza ) . suggest if you want a short walk !
It used to be much denser with trees, more like a tiny forest than a park, but ever since the general reconstruction it went through as part of the gentrification of the neighbourhood by the municipality in the last decade, it’s become more “civilised”, with a small café in its centre, more open spaces etc. There’s also an open-air gym, The Alsos’ main visitors are families and joggers and other people living in the surrounding area out for a breath of fresh air and to get a bit of exercise in, but it’s perfect for anyone who wants to see and feel the Athenian residential parkland life. Bring your book, your gym clothes and/or some music and you’re good to go! Stop at tram stops “Aigaiou” or “Agias Foteinis”.
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Park von Nea Smyrni
It used to be much denser with trees, more like a tiny forest than a park, but ever since the general reconstruction it went through as part of the gentrification of the neighbourhood by the municipality in the last decade, it’s become more “civilised”, with a small café in its centre, more open spaces etc. There’s also an open-air gym, The Alsos’ main visitors are families and joggers and other people living in the surrounding area out for a breath of fresh air and to get a bit of exercise in, but it’s perfect for anyone who wants to see and feel the Athenian residential parkland life. Bring your book, your gym clothes and/or some music and you’re good to go! Stop at tram stops “Aigaiou” or “Agias Foteinis”.