Food Scene
Really good-delicious Greek food .Traditional flavors with modern experimentation .Pure raw
materials and very tasty appetizers .The restaurant is located in a sympathetically renovated
old house behind the new museum of Acropolis
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Mani Mani
10 FalirouReally good-delicious Greek food .Traditional flavors with modern experimentation .Pure raw
materials and very tasty appetizers .The restaurant is located in a sympathetically renovated
old house behind the new museum of Acropolis
Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Avocado
30 Nikis Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
This bakery has it all. Bread, cookies, pastries, cheese pies, spinach pies, and a flat braff with cheese and bacon!! Delicious.
Don't miss!
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Takis Bakery
14 MisaraliotouThis bakery has it all. Bread, cookies, pastries, cheese pies, spinach pies, and a flat braff with cheese and bacon!! Delicious.
Don't miss!
Be aware: you might get addicted to these gorgeous Falafels – like I did!
Imagine Falafel-Heaven with their “Original”, “House”, “American” and “Mexican” Falafels (2,50-2,80 EUR), all fresh ingredients, in a soft wrap and made to order in a bright and clean place with friendly staff – you can sit outside amongst the countless locals and enjoy or take away your Falafels.
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Feyrouz
1 AgathonosBe aware: you might get addicted to these gorgeous Falafels – like I did!
Imagine Falafel-Heaven with their “Original”, “House”, “American” and “Mexican” Falafels (2,50-2,80 EUR), all fresh ingredients, in a soft wrap and made to order in a bright and clean place with friendly staff – you can sit outside amongst the countless locals and enjoy or take away your Falafels.
One of the few original Greek souvlaki places in Athens. Usually there is a huge line there but trust me it's worth it.
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κωστα - Kostas
2 Pl. Agias IrinisOne of the few original Greek souvlaki places in Athens. Usually there is a huge line there but trust me it's worth it.
If you like fresh fish and sea food, this is the best place in Athens. Huge variety of starters and sea food, excellent cooking of the fish, either grilled or inside salt. Friendly and efficient service.
Stalati Seafood Restaurant
303 Leof. Andrea SiggrouIf you like fresh fish and sea food, this is the best place in Athens. Huge variety of starters and sea food, excellent cooking of the fish, either grilled or inside salt. Friendly and efficient service.
In the middle of a very busy area Meliartos is a very nice place for a snack or coffee . The selection of sweets is excellent and the salty pastry excellent as well . A wide variety of coffees and ice cream . What really was a top star were the freshly squeezed juices in the main fridge , prepared through the hour !!!The ambience very nice , if you are in the area Do visit !
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MELIARTOS
65 ErmouIn the middle of a very busy area Meliartos is a very nice place for a snack or coffee . The selection of sweets is excellent and the salty pastry excellent as well . A wide variety of coffees and ice cream . What really was a top star were the freshly squeezed juices in the main fridge , prepared through the hour !!!The ambience very nice , if you are in the area Do visit !
Fantastic selection of fresh nuts done in various styles, and amazingly good coffee and a low price. Super friendly staff who are willing to help with everything and they let you sample all the varieties before you make your choice.
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TERRA CARPO
14 ChatzichristouFantastic selection of fresh nuts done in various styles, and amazingly good coffee and a low price. Super friendly staff who are willing to help with everything and they let you sample all the varieties before you make your choice.
This yard is only known to the locals. Even if you pass by it, you won't notice it. Behind a blue door, there is a narrow corridor which leads to a graphical yard. The place is very traditional and takes you back to Greece of the 50's. Painted white and blue, with a few tables, greek music and wine, it looks like nothing you've seen.
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Avli (the Yard)
12 Agiou DimitriouThis yard is only known to the locals. Even if you pass by it, you won't notice it. Behind a blue door, there is a narrow corridor which leads to a graphical yard. The place is very traditional and takes you back to Greece of the 50's. Painted white and blue, with a few tables, greek music and wine, it looks like nothing you've seen.
Aster serves authentic cretan food. Locals always order the "Asterpotatoes", a sour cretan cheese called "xinogala" and "apaki". Definitel,y when visit order one of these (or all...or more!). Also order to drink "Rakomelo", which is a very famous cretan drink.
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Aster
48 TroonAster serves authentic cretan food. Locals always order the "Asterpotatoes", a sour cretan cheese called "xinogala" and "apaki". Definitel,y when visit order one of these (or all...or more!). Also order to drink "Rakomelo", which is a very famous cretan drink.
A small cafe-restaurant under the Acropolis in a very nice location. In the afternoon it is the ideal place to eat lunch and drink a cold beer. And around sunset you can enjoy a drink while enjoying the romance which flows in the air. The food is good and the sweets even better.
Klepsidras
KlepsidrasA small cafe-restaurant under the Acropolis in a very nice location. In the afternoon it is the ideal place to eat lunch and drink a cold beer. And around sunset you can enjoy a drink while enjoying the romance which flows in the air. The food is good and the sweets even better.
Downtown Athens but still petty quiet place with a nice - hip taverna atmosphere.
The service is good and polite.
The dishes are well prepared with traditional mediterranean tastes being mixed with modern cuisine.
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Seychelles
49 KeramikouDowntown Athens but still petty quiet place with a nice - hip taverna atmosphere.
The service is good and polite.
The dishes are well prepared with traditional mediterranean tastes being mixed with modern cuisine.
Unique in Athens, there is a limited number of seats around the chef who prepares rolls in front of you. Menu depends on what fresh fish they could get from the market. You can order what's on the menu or let the chef suggest what you should try. Chef and staff extremely friendly without being annoying. The food is excellent. Be sure to call for reservation.
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Sushimou
6 SkoufouUnique in Athens, there is a limited number of seats around the chef who prepares rolls in front of you. Menu depends on what fresh fish they could get from the market. You can order what's on the menu or let the chef suggest what you should try. Chef and staff extremely friendly without being annoying. The food is excellent. Be sure to call for reservation.
Located centrally at a lovely street full of bars and restaurants. Tables available outside but also inside in a very pleasant and cosy space. An interesting menu and also daily dishes. Prices are on the upper limit of average. Service is very good. Great tastes, the right amount of spices, haunting sauces.
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Mama Roux
str 50Located centrally at a lovely street full of bars and restaurants. Tables available outside but also inside in a very pleasant and cosy space. An interesting menu and also daily dishes. Prices are on the upper limit of average. Service is very good. Great tastes, the right amount of spices, haunting sauces.
This is the most authentic and fun taverna There is no sign so you have to really seek it out. Double wood doors lead to a rustic cellar lined up with wine barrels.The restaurant has 130 years history and an owner of the restaurant works under his father since 1957. The owner, will serve you whatever he decides you need, you don´t come to select from a menu here, it ´s as if you dropped by an old friend and have for lunch whatever there is (if you kindly ask for it and show enthusiasm, maybe he can do you the favor to select a dish or two).
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Díporto
2 TheatrouThis is the most authentic and fun taverna There is no sign so you have to really seek it out. Double wood doors lead to a rustic cellar lined up with wine barrels.The restaurant has 130 years history and an owner of the restaurant works under his father since 1957. The owner, will serve you whatever he decides you need, you don´t come to select from a menu here, it ´s as if you dropped by an old friend and have for lunch whatever there is (if you kindly ask for it and show enthusiasm, maybe he can do you the favor to select a dish or two).
Great food, very good service! I will definitely go again! It is a small place so it might be advisable to book before going!
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The Sam has the wrong boy
SalaminosGreat food, very good service! I will definitely go again! It is a small place so it might be advisable to book before going!
A true treasure of Athens for all those that wish to taste and enjoy the best Greece has to offer. The owners have a genuine passion for locally sourced food, wine, spirits and all the Greek delicacies you can imagineGreat collection of products like beer, wine, tsipouro, honey, spices, eggs, sauces, yogurt, sweets. If you want to buy some authentic greek delicasies that is your place. And the best thing is that you can sit at the tables and try some apetizers and food while drinking a cold beer. The owners are very kind and warm!
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Pantopolion
34 DimitrakopoulouA true treasure of Athens for all those that wish to taste and enjoy the best Greece has to offer. The owners have a genuine passion for locally sourced food, wine, spirits and all the Greek delicacies you can imagineGreat collection of products like beer, wine, tsipouro, honey, spices, eggs, sauces, yogurt, sweets. If you want to buy some authentic greek delicasies that is your place. And the best thing is that you can sit at the tables and try some apetizers and food while drinking a cold beer. The owners are very kind and warm!
Drinks & Nightlife
The unsuspected visitor of the historic center of Athens cannot miss the hundreds of colorful bottles and lights that decorate the walls of "Brettos". “BRETTOS” is the oldest distillery in Athens. It started operating for the first time back in 1909 at the ground level of an Athenian old mansion in the heart of Plaka. At those premises, his founder Mr Michael Brettos, started producing ouzo, brandy and few liqueur flavors, from the old time classics like cherry and pepermint to the most distinct ones like citrus and masticha, using old family recipes from Smyrni (Izmir, Turkey).
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Brettos Bar
41 KidathineonThe unsuspected visitor of the historic center of Athens cannot miss the hundreds of colorful bottles and lights that decorate the walls of "Brettos". “BRETTOS” is the oldest distillery in Athens. It started operating for the first time back in 1909 at the ground level of an Athenian old mansion in the heart of Plaka. At those premises, his founder Mr Michael Brettos, started producing ouzo, brandy and few liqueur flavors, from the old time classics like cherry and pepermint to the most distinct ones like citrus and masticha, using old family recipes from Smyrni (Izmir, Turkey).
Face to face to the Acropolis.On our top floor, an urban terrace, with the most stunning view to the Acropolis, Plaka and Monastiraki Square. An ideal place to have your breakfast in the morning or enjoy our house special cocktails at night. Minimal design is set to enhance your viewing experience and our menu is created with special care, with emphasis on local and healthy ingredients.
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A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 MiaouliFace to face to the Acropolis.On our top floor, an urban terrace, with the most stunning view to the Acropolis, Plaka and Monastiraki Square. An ideal place to have your breakfast in the morning or enjoy our house special cocktails at night. Minimal design is set to enhance your viewing experience and our menu is created with special care, with emphasis on local and healthy ingredients.
Breaking through the standard scene of bars! They are taking service in another level. Friendly, knowledgeable, its obvious they are one of the best bars in the world. Follow their events, as they are hosting many legends of the bar scene worldwide.
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The Clumsies
30 PraxitelousBreaking through the standard scene of bars! They are taking service in another level. Friendly, knowledgeable, its obvious they are one of the best bars in the world. Follow their events, as they are hosting many legends of the bar scene worldwide.
Upupa Epops - the bar is a cocktail bar which hosted on a cluster of three interwar houses of 1930.The place has kept the old authentic style.The bar is open daily for coffee, cocktail and bar food.
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Upupa Epops The Bar
7 AlkminisUpupa Epops - the bar is a cocktail bar which hosted on a cluster of three interwar houses of 1930.The place has kept the old authentic style.The bar is open daily for coffee, cocktail and bar food.
A very special bar restaurant in the center of Athens. Unique decor which makes you travel in a wonderland in the main arch.The cocktails are great, the food very well prepared and very tasty, accompanied by a great selection of music. It is a trendy bar restaurant that attracts nice people.
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Noel
59B KolokotroniA very special bar restaurant in the center of Athens. Unique decor which makes you travel in a wonderland in the main arch.The cocktails are great, the food very well prepared and very tasty, accompanied by a great selection of music. It is a trendy bar restaurant that attracts nice people.
This place is a multi-functional area.There is a large open terraced courtyard, artists exhibitions, a club with dance floor. You have to search and when you find it you feel a little bit rewarded.The garden downstairs is an all day cafe/bar well decorated with a lot of trees and plants and it kind feels like you are in a cool park with your friends.The cocktail list is enormous and full of inventive and delicious drinks!Coffee and food are also great. The bartenders and service are extremely knowledgeable. It is a great escape if you do not want the typical bars/coffee shops that you will find in the city.
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six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouThis place is a multi-functional area.There is a large open terraced courtyard, artists exhibitions, a club with dance floor. You have to search and when you find it you feel a little bit rewarded.The garden downstairs is an all day cafe/bar well decorated with a lot of trees and plants and it kind feels like you are in a cool park with your friends.The cocktail list is enormous and full of inventive and delicious drinks!Coffee and food are also great. The bartenders and service are extremely knowledgeable. It is a great escape if you do not want the typical bars/coffee shops that you will find in the city.
Voted one of the 50 Best Bars in the World. The bar has a 1960's tiki bar feel to it, and is just a really cool spot to hang out and enjoy the best drinks you will ever have.
The bartender's really care about the quality of the alcohol and the drink's. The cocktails are delicious and beautifully presented.
The service is supreme - warm and welcoming. The staff is extremely knowledgeable.
No food is available and drinks are around 7 EUR during happy hour and 9 EUR outside of happy hour.
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Baba Au Rum
6 KlitiouVoted one of the 50 Best Bars in the World. The bar has a 1960's tiki bar feel to it, and is just a really cool spot to hang out and enjoy the best drinks you will ever have.
The bartender's really care about the quality of the alcohol and the drink's. The cocktails are delicious and beautifully presented.
The service is supreme - warm and welcoming. The staff is extremely knowledgeable.
No food is available and drinks are around 7 EUR during happy hour and 9 EUR outside of happy hour.
Arts & Culture
Heading to the seaside part of Athens 2 km from the center of Athens is one of the recent treasures of the city.
The building is really impressive, lyric hall and many other music and cinema halls are there.
The top roof is in a high level having a beautiful view of Athens in one side and The sea view in the other part of of it
The spaces around the building are really beautiful with a lot of walking paths
Must visit!!!!!!!!
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I-Cultural Center ye-Stavros Niarchos Foundation
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouHeading to the seaside part of Athens 2 km from the center of Athens is one of the recent treasures of the city.
The building is really impressive, lyric hall and many other music and cinema halls are there.
The top roof is in a high level having a beautiful view of Athens in one side and The sea view in the other part of of it
The spaces around the building are really beautiful with a lot of walking paths
Must visit!!!!!!!!
A beautiful building with a modern approach to presenting its treasures
The entrance to the museum contains an open view of the excavation site below ground level. The underfloor views continue along the ground floor of the museum. Sweeping open areas with natural light give you an impression of how grand the Acropolis was giving an impressive backdrop to the imposing statues. A short video alternating in Greek and English gives background information on the history of the Acropolis.
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Iziko le-Acropolis
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouA beautiful building with a modern approach to presenting its treasures
The entrance to the museum contains an open view of the excavation site below ground level. The underfloor views continue along the ground floor of the museum. Sweeping open areas with natural light give you an impression of how grand the Acropolis was giving an impressive backdrop to the imposing statues. A short video alternating in Greek and English gives background information on the history of the Acropolis.
ancient theater
If you are in Athens and you have the chance to watch a performance/concert/play you should definitely go!!! How many times will you have the oportunity to watch something in an ancient theater (especially bellow the Acropolis).
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Odeon kaHerodes Atticus
Dionysiou Areopagitouancient theater
If you are in Athens and you have the chance to watch a performance/concert/play you should definitely go!!! How many times will you have the oportunity to watch something in an ancient theater (especially bellow the Acropolis).
Excellent small museum
Perhaps the most interesting museum in Athens. The museum is small, but there are excellently preserved things from the ancient Cycladic art (second floor); on the third floor there are works of art from ancient Greece (Bronze Age, Geometric period, Archaic period to Roman times). On the third floor there is an extremely interesting collection from Cyprus.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Cycladic
4 Neofitou DoukaExcellent small museum
Perhaps the most interesting museum in Athens. The museum is small, but there are excellently preserved things from the ancient Cycladic art (second floor); on the third floor there are works of art from ancient Greece (Bronze Age, Geometric period, Archaic period to Roman times). On the third floor there is an extremely interesting collection from Cyprus.
In the Kolonáki quarter, the Museum of Cycladic Art was created in 1986 by the Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris Foundation. The shipowner Nikolas P. Goulandris was a well-known patron of the arts and cultural life in Athens. Goulandris' own collection forms the core of the museum's exhibits. Housed in a sleek modern building with a facade of marble and glass, the museum's permanent collection includes more than 3,000 objects. The collection represents ancient Greek art, ancient art of the Cyclades (the islands in the Aegean Sea encircling the Island of Delos near Mykonos), and Cypriot art (from the island of Cyprus) dating from the fourth century BC to the sixth century AD. Many of the artifact
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Cycladic
4 Neofitou DoukaIn the Kolonáki quarter, the Museum of Cycladic Art was created in 1986 by the Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris Foundation. The shipowner Nikolas P. Goulandris was a well-known patron of the arts and cultural life in Athens. Goulandris' own collection forms the core of the museum's exhibits. Housed in a sleek modern building with a facade of marble and glass, the museum's permanent collection includes more than 3,000 objects. The collection represents ancient Greek art, ancient art of the Cyclades (the islands in the Aegean Sea encircling the Island of Delos near Mykonos), and Cypriot art (from the island of Cyprus) dating from the fourth century BC to the sixth century AD. Many of the artifact
Sightseeing
Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, being the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles and Western drama. It is, of course, the land of ancient sites and architectural treasures. The Acropolis of Athens is the epitome of all this.
It has more than one attraction. When you arrive you see the Theatre of Dionysus, the Theatre of Herodes Atticus -rebuilt and with modern presentations-, The Propylaea or entrance, The Erechteum or Temple of Zeus and the impressive Parthenon, among other sites.
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I-Acropolis yase-Athens
Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, being the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles and Western drama. It is, of course, the land of ancient sites and architectural treasures. The Acropolis of Athens is the epitome of all this.
It has more than one attraction. When you arrive you see the Theatre of Dionysus, the Theatre of Herodes Atticus -rebuilt and with modern presentations-, The Propylaea or entrance, The Erechteum or Temple of Zeus and the impressive Parthenon, among other sites.
Just in front of the Greek Parliament and opposite the ''Syntagma square, you will not missit anyway.....the changing of Guards is held every hour and is really interesting !
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I-Monument Of The Unknown Soldier
133 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasJust in front of the Greek Parliament and opposite the ''Syntagma square, you will not missit anyway.....the changing of Guards is held every hour and is really interesting !
Located in the ancient Agora, the temple was completed around 415 BC. It was dedicated to Hephaestus, the ancient god of fire. It became an Orthodox church from the 7th century until 1834. Then the building was used as a museum for the next 100 years. Its continual use probably explains why it is considered to be the best preserved ancient temple in Greece. We had a wonderful view from the Acropolis.
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Ithempulethi lika-Hephaestus
3 StirieonLocated in the ancient Agora, the temple was completed around 415 BC. It was dedicated to Hephaestus, the ancient god of fire. It became an Orthodox church from the 7th century until 1834. Then the building was used as a museum for the next 100 years. Its continual use probably explains why it is considered to be the best preserved ancient temple in Greece. We had a wonderful view from the Acropolis.
It might takes some time and effort to reach the top of Mount Lycabettus but it is absolutely worth it. Especially if the weather is good and you go there late in the afternoon, you'll see that the sunsets and the panoramic view of the city will be one of a kind..There's also a great restaurant called "orizontes" where you can have meal or coffee while you admire the excellent view.You must not miss this site.
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Isifunda Sokuqala SaseMount Lycabettus
It might takes some time and effort to reach the top of Mount Lycabettus but it is absolutely worth it. Especially if the weather is good and you go there late in the afternoon, you'll see that the sunsets and the panoramic view of the city will be one of a kind..There's also a great restaurant called "orizontes" where you can have meal or coffee while you admire the excellent view.You must not miss this site.
Gracing a little square that opens onto Ermoú Street, the Panaghia Kapnikaréa Church is a delightful place to visit. This beautiful little church was saved from demolition in the 19th century by the intervention of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. The church is a splendid example of architecture from the 11th-century Byzantine era. During this period, domed cruciform churches such as this one were typical. In the 12th century, the church was enhanced with a graceful entrance portico and a narthex featuring four pediments (built onto the western end). Inside, the church is decorated with 19th-century paintings created in the iconographic style of the Middle Byzantine period.
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Panaghia Kapnikarea
Platia KapnikareasGracing a little square that opens onto Ermoú Street, the Panaghia Kapnikaréa Church is a delightful place to visit. This beautiful little church was saved from demolition in the 19th century by the intervention of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. The church is a splendid example of architecture from the 11th-century Byzantine era. During this period, domed cruciform churches such as this one were typical. In the 12th century, the church was enhanced with a graceful entrance portico and a narthex featuring four pediments (built onto the western end). Inside, the church is decorated with 19th-century paintings created in the iconographic style of the Middle Byzantine period.
Dedicated to Zeus, was the largest temple in ancient Greece. Though the Parthenon is better preserved, the Temple of Olympian Zeus was an even more monumental structure in its day. The temple dates to the sixth century BC but was not completed until the second century AD by the Emperor Hadrian. It's easy to imagine the grand impression this temple made in its complete form. More than a hundred enormous marble columns once supported the grandiose sanctuary. Only 15 columns remain standing, and another surviving column lies on the ground, but the ruins' monumental presence gives a sense of the massive size of the original building. The gigantic structure was a befitting shrine to
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Ithempeli lika-Olympian Zeus
Dedicated to Zeus, was the largest temple in ancient Greece. Though the Parthenon is better preserved, the Temple of Olympian Zeus was an even more monumental structure in its day. The temple dates to the sixth century BC but was not completed until the second century AD by the Emperor Hadrian. It's easy to imagine the grand impression this temple made in its complete form. More than a hundred enormous marble columns once supported the grandiose sanctuary. Only 15 columns remain standing, and another surviving column lies on the ground, but the ruins' monumental presence gives a sense of the massive size of the original building. The gigantic structure was a befitting shrine to
Parks & Nature
It's one of my favourite walks in the world, and one of my favorite things about it is the view of the city from the top: it's marvelous to see all that concrete shining white and sparkling in the late afternoon sun. Go on a clear day if you have the choice.
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Filopappou
It's one of my favourite walks in the world, and one of my favorite things about it is the view of the city from the top: it's marvelous to see all that concrete shining white and sparkling in the late afternoon sun. Go on a clear day if you have the choice.
Urban Paradise
Overwhelmed by the miles and miles of concrete and grafitti in Athens? Get some respite in the National Gardens. A small slice of heaven in the middle of an urban jungle. Hop in to recharge your batteries and smell the roses. The gardens offer miles of trails to explore where you can feel like you are alone in a city of millions. Beautifully landscaped, you never know what you will find around the next bend...maybe even some Roman ruins.
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Ukhuni Lwethu
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasUrban Paradise
Overwhelmed by the miles and miles of concrete and grafitti in Athens? Get some respite in the National Gardens. A small slice of heaven in the middle of an urban jungle. Hop in to recharge your batteries and smell the roses. The gardens offer miles of trails to explore where you can feel like you are alone in a city of millions. Beautifully landscaped, you never know what you will find around the next bend...maybe even some Roman ruins.
Shopping
Beautiful textiles here - seem to be genuinely hand made in Greece. Theo is a consummate salesman - he makes the experience enjoyable and he knows his merchandise. If you are looking for textiles, go to The Loom - skip those shops with the obviously machine-made products. Theo will treat you right and explain what you are buying.
The Loom
94 Adrianou Beautiful textiles here - seem to be genuinely hand made in Greece. Theo is a consummate salesman - he makes the experience enjoyable and he knows his merchandise. If you are looking for textiles, go to The Loom - skip those shops with the obviously machine-made products. Theo will treat you right and explain what you are buying.
Nice shop in Plaka district, all things in olive wood, very nice wood with many veins, ideal for nameplate or other sign or detailed description, for souvenirs as a honey spoon.
Olive Tree
street AdrianouNice shop in Plaka district, all things in olive wood, very nice wood with many veins, ideal for nameplate or other sign or detailed description, for souvenirs as a honey spoon.
An incredible panoply of sights and sounds
While perhaps not one of Athens' best known tourist attractions, the Central Market deserves a place in the top ten of any ravenous carnivore. Occupying a significant portion of a city block, the market is arranged by land and sea. The periphery of the market is given over to meat. Vendor after vendor of meat of all variety is a feast for the senses - hanging beef, pork, goat, rabbit - it's all there. The center of the building is entirely devoted to seafood!
CENTRAL MARKET STREET
34 ErmouAn incredible panoply of sights and sounds
While perhaps not one of Athens' best known tourist attractions, the Central Market deserves a place in the top ten of any ravenous carnivore. Occupying a significant portion of a city block, the market is arranged by land and sea. The periphery of the market is given over to meat. Vendor after vendor of meat of all variety is a feast for the senses - hanging beef, pork, goat, rabbit - it's all there. The center of the building is entirely devoted to seafood!
Great sandals, all handmade with all straps measured to fit your feet! This is where Jackie O, Sophia Loren, and more got their sandals back in the day (this is the 2nd and 3rd generation now). You can see the sandals being finished in the back of the shop.
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The Poet and Sandal Maker
16 TzireonGreat sandals, all handmade with all straps measured to fit your feet! This is where Jackie O, Sophia Loren, and more got their sandals back in the day (this is the 2nd and 3rd generation now). You can see the sandals being finished in the back of the shop.
a must go!
really nice place with unique pieces of art in the middle of the city, with very helpful and qualified stuff! totally worth the visit!
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Paraphernalia
15 loannou Paparrigopouloua must go!
really nice place with unique pieces of art in the middle of the city, with very helpful and qualified stuff! totally worth the visit!
The BEST souvenir shop in Plaka
If you are looking for nice local design objects This gem sells very cool design objects by some of the most interesting designers working in Athens and all over Greece. The merchandise is very cool with objects and apparel of all types and price points. If you are looking for something nice as a gift or for yourself, go here!!!
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Forget Me Not
100 AdrianouThe BEST souvenir shop in Plaka
If you are looking for nice local design objects This gem sells very cool design objects by some of the most interesting designers working in Athens and all over Greece. The merchandise is very cool with objects and apparel of all types and price points. If you are looking for something nice as a gift or for yourself, go here!!!