The Olympic Sports Center of Athens was named after the winner of the first Olympic Marathon in 1896 Spyros Louis, a resident of Marousi. The main element of the site is the Olympic Stadium with a capacity of 75,000.
The Olympic Games belong to the world's largest sporting event. Every 4 years they are hosted in different cities of the world and reach over a billion viewers. They are organized by the International Olympic Committee ... more
For the sake of the Olympic Games of Athens in 2004, a number of stadiums, fields and other athletic facilities were either completed or improved through architectural interventions. more
The vision for the creation of an Olympic Museum in Athens had begun following the conclusion of the ATHENS 2004 28th Olympic Games. Founded on 2021 - marking the 125th anniversary of the 1st modern Olympics in Athens i... more
The post-war modern architect Takis Zenetos designed the industry from scratch. In its schematics, Zenetos was mentioning the horizontal dimension of the building along Syngrou Av... more
In 2018, the National Library of Greece replaced its roof as it moved into its new home on the grounds of the immense Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center (SNFCC). It is a 24,000 m² u... more
This famous skyscraper is the OTE Megaron on Kifissias Avenue, a place that is now called “daktilidi” (def. "the ring"). The decision for the construction of the building was take... more
The history of the Hilton Hotel Building began in 1957, when the Greek government accepted a donation from a shipowner called Apostolos Pezas, along with Conrad Hilton, for the co... more
The Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava donated several works for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. The Athens Metro Company commissioned Calatrava to build the bridge. It ... more
The Conference Center of Ethniki Asfalistiki Insurance Company on Syngrou Avenue, operates under the supervision of the Athenaeum Inter Continental Athens. The building was carefu... more
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Choose your packageNea Smyrni is a densely populated southern suburb of Athens with a population of 73,076 inhabitants and an area of 3.5 km². The settlement was founded in 1920 by Greek refugees from Smyrna in Asia Minor. more
The Ancient Theater of Epidaurus resides in the Peloponnese, but during the summer it is considered an extension of Athens at nearly 173 km (approximately 2 hours) for those who follow the relevant artistic events of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival. more
In early 1971, the Kourbela family started its business producing handmade knitwear. There was so much resulting success and international recognition that Ioanna Kourbela expanded her collections and dealt thoroughly with the design of clothes. more
The Cafe & Restaurant of the Acropolis Museum is located on the second floor of the museum and offers a panoramic view of the impressive Acropolis Hill. The over 700 m² restaurant also has a stunning outdoor terrace. The menu offers a selection of more
The 4-star Athens Diamond Hotel is a true gem, situated next to Syntagma Square and has unique, luxuriously furnished rooms with high-quality Coco-Mat mattresses. In the morning you can relax and enjoy your hearty breakfast, inspired by Greek more
Also known as Exhibition Hall of Melina Merkuri. Every year, during the summer months, exhibitions, lectures, cultural evenings and concerts are held here under the auspices of the Municipality of Hydra. Throughout the year there is an permanent more
