The story of the Agios Konstantinos and Eleni Church in Glyfada dates from the distant past of the 1930s when the area was covered in pine trees, a small stone chapel and a large ... more
The Metropolitan Cathedral (or Mitropolis) is the largest and most important greek orthodox church in Athens. Seventy-two older churches were demolished for the construction of th... more
The church is dedicated to Saint Dimitrios and took the name "Loubardiaris" because around 1650, a thunder bolt hit the Turkish garrison commander, Yusuf Aga, who had installed a ... more
At the top of Lycabettus Hill is the Church of Agios Georgios (Saint George). It is a remarkable whitewashed chapel that dates back to around the 1800s. It is built on the same sp... more
The first formation of the church "Estavromenos" of Aigaleo was constructed in 1934 and it was a rough building that looked like a parapet. The next year, a simple basilica was re... more
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Choose your packageDiscover the finest fabrics for curtains and furniture, tapestry, shades, furniture and decorative items and linen such as sheets, bathrobes, and towels. The sales clerks, obviously have decorating skills and are able to help you and match fabrics more
Night-time fun continues at the extremely popular Six D.O.G.S. which a multi-space providing live concerts, DJ gigs and arts installations all in the same night. During the summer months you have to visit their "secret" garden at the inner courtyard more
The shop of Dimitrios Gouranis offers a large collection of backgammon and chess games. Carved with ivory, coated with felt, their handmade pieces and figurines will amaze you. They have a great variety and price range. Do not get caught up with more
The space that now houses the ancient stadium was originally a natural ground cavity nestled between two elevations around river Ilissos, the hills of Agra and Ardittos. Lycurgus built the stadium during 330-329 B.C. for the Great Panathinaic Games. more
In 1965, two friends had the idea to open a tavern in the center of Athens. This business still exists today and enjoys great popularity. At "Leivadia" you can enjoy Greek souvlaki by the stick with free bread under the shade of a plane tree. more
This is an Athenian chain of souvlaki joints that constantly comes up with different variations on the subject to keep customers coming back for more. The very funny play on words with the fairy tale of "Peter Pan" quickly made this fast-food chain more