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
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 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
The Helexpo Exhibition Center began operating in 2000, at the beginning as the main press center of the Olympic Games 2004 and later at 2005 as an exhibition center. It is ideal f... more
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Choose your packageOne of the most recent additions to special interest museums in Athens is the Hellenic Motor Museum. It is found in the heart of the city, nearby Omonoia Square, at the impressive «Athenian Capitol» multi-activity complex. more
In 1842, while Theophilus Hansen was building the Observatory funded by the national benefactor Georgios Sinas on the top of this hill, where dedications were discovered chiseled in the stones of the garden, thus giving its name to the area. more
The 4-star hotel was completely renovated under a new owner and reopened in 2018. It is located directly on the sandy beach of Glyfada and offers 76 rooms, all of them with minimalist furnishings and high quality mattresses. The hotel has its own more
The Parliament of Greece is housed in the famous building of Syntagma Square. The construction was created after the transfer of the capital of the young Greek Government from Nafplio to Athens, intended to be used as the home of King Otto. more
The mountaineering club of Athens covers all aspects of mountain activity such as trekking, hiking, skiing, and rock climbing. Beginner and intermediate climbing training take place twice a year - in spring during the months of April and May, and in more
The main philosophy of the owner Mr. Megapanos is to produce a limited quantity of excellent quality wines from renowned wine – producing areas of Greece (PDO). He aims to value the local character of these wines and emphasize the particular more