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About Athens - Athens

Athens, nowadays is a city that succeeds to remain unforgettable to its visitor. It is more than a popular travel destination, it is a life experience for millions of people around the world. Always bustling with activity, with modern networks, Universities and unlimited choices of entertainment, research and sightseeing, Athens is a modern European megalopolis with many faces, that manages to satisfy various demands and needs.

MOST POPULAR LINKS

  • Historic Center of AthensThe "triangle" of Ancient Athens
  • The Hellenic ParliamentWhere the changing of the Presidential Guard takes place
  • Town HallVisit where the Mayor drinks his coffee
  • Kapnikareas SquareA small square, located in the heart of Ermou shopping street
  • Adrianou StreetThe most touristic street of Athens
FAQ
Plaka - the old town of Athens
ATHENS FACTS

All facts about Athens in one short view

ATTIKI ODOS

The most significant highway leading into and out of Athens

ATHENS WEATHER

Usally sunny, but check here just in case...

Syntagma Square

HOT SPOTS - What we propose

TSOLIATHES

Do not miss the changing of the Evzones guards in front of the Parliament, with their impressive moves before the statue of the Unknown Soldier, on the top of each hour of the day.

TAVERN ACROPOLIS

Enjoy the exquisite view of the rock of the Acropolis and the Roman Agora with special snacks in an environment that will make you forget that you are in the center of a megalopolis.

GAZI
GAZI

The new "Soho" of Athens

MONASTIRAKI
MONASTIRAKI

This is one of the most popular bargain hunting areas in Athens

OMONIA SQUARE
OMONIA SQUARE

The very central square with multi cultural flair

ERMOU STREET
ERMOU STREET

The exciting main shopping street of Athens

BROADER MODERN CENTER OF ATHENS
BROADER MODERN CENTER OF ATHENS

The current face of the Capital City

MITROPOLEOS SQUARE
MITROPOLEOS SQUARE

A notable square that is the perfect complement to the church that resides upon it

THE BEST LOCATIONS IN ATHENS

Shopping

CARREFOUR
Originally starting out as a super market, the Carrefour Marinopoulos franchise mega-markets now also sell multimedia products, household goods, clothing... more
ACROPOLIS MUSEUM SHOP
The ground level shop has a broad selection of postcards, paper goods and the museum¢s children¢s collection. The second floor... more
TRANTA
Hand made leather goods of Greek origin like, high quality / exclusive handbags and belts, are sold here. ... more
EFTYCHIA
Original handmade ceramics in a variety of colors are found here. If you are lucky, you might see the artist... more
ROAD
A must-go address to gather material for your destination. Travel bookstore that has maps, albums and tourist guides (also in... more
HERAKLEIDON MUSEUM SHOP
In this Art Museum shop, you will find a diversity of works of modern art (mainly by M.C. Escher) ranging... more
KOUKOUTSI
A shop that sells graphic t-shirts by designers from all over the world, in addition to handmade articles. ... more
NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM SHOP
There is a gift shop, and a cafe in the sculpture garden where you can buy a copy or a... more
BIBLIOPHILIA
A paradise for booklovers. Here you may find antique and rare books, engravings and manuscripts from the 15th - 20th... more
LESHI TOU DISKOU
Small record store in the arcade next to the Opera-House with classical and a little jazz music.... more
ART BOOKSTORE KOAN
Art book store with many aesthetic choices from the areas of cinematography, photography, painting and a whole lot more. ... more
TUBE
Beautiful boutique in Exarchia, with unique style. Bags, dresses and accessories at good prices.... more
BENAKI MUSEUM SHOP II
A beautiful space filled with unique souvenirs from the Benaki Museum – such as ceramics, silver vessels, reliefs and sculptures,... more
POLITEIA
It is difficult to walk out of this store empty handed. Seven specialized departments and tens of thousands of book... more
COMICON
Store for the comics fans with a big range of choices from the domain of the \\... more
PAGONI
Huge variety of ties for all seasons and tastes.... more
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Free Time

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Getting Around

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Going Out

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History

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Lifestyle

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Modern Sights

2004 Olympic Structures Ι  Churches and Monasteries Ι  Hills of Athens Ι  Neoclassical Buildings Ι  Other Sights Ι  Parks and Green Zones Ι  Piraeus and Marinas Ι  The Athens Tower

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