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
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
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
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 packageThe environment is very "warm" with all the staff being friendly and full of positive mood. Rumors Lounge serves stunning coffee, very nice cocktails and excellent food. Try out the excellent pancakes with the chocolate, which is also famous for. more
James Joyce is considered, "a different type of Irish pub". There, they blend the best of the old with the best of the new. The décor of dark wood, long bar and warm comfortable environment evoke images of the great old pubs of Ireland. more
Tanning in moderation and great care besides making us beautiful, it also makes us healthy. Most of us lack Vitamin D, which we can easy receive during 10 minutes of solarium treatment. Therefore, our body needs 2 or 3 full-body solarium treatments more
At Vraziliana you can enjoy a fusion of reggae n' soul music. Taste the special treats, traditional beers, wines and cocktails, delicious dishes and homemade sweets. Good prices and hospitable personnel in a relaxing atmosphere. more
The church of Kapnikarea is located on Ermou Street, between the squares of Syntagma and Monastiraki. Kapnikarea was built in the 11th Century on the ruins of another church. more
The Ministry of Culture and Sports was founded in 1971 as the Ministry of Culture and Science. In 2009, it merged with the Ministry of Tourism Development to form the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The tasks of the Ministry include the more
