Monday, 06 February 2012

USEFUL INFORMATION

MITROPOLEOS STREET

The exceptional use of Mitropoleos Street for the traffic congestion of the historical center of Athens, allows the passage of vehicles from Syntagma Square to Monastiraki, on the outskirts of Plaka.

Of course, this is not strictly a functional street. Not far from Syntagma Square there is the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens and, next to it, the church of Panagia Gorgoepikoos. From there, you may cross Plaka through Pandrosou Street to reach Monastiraki.

HOT SPOTS - What we propose

METROPOLEOS (AGIA DYNAMI)

Under the building of Ministry of Education and Religion there is a small church wedged between two columns. This is the church of ''Agia Dynami'' – the Holy Power of the Virgin. Do not pass it by, for it is an oasis of simplicity that has survived since the 16th Century worthy of your time.

OTHER SIGHTS

Ancient Sights

Acropolis and Parthenon

Ancient Agora

Monument of Lysicrates

Roman Agora

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Theater of Dionysus

NEAR BY MITROPOLEOS STREET

Gastronomy

HARD ROCK CAFÉ ATHENS
Of course Athens would also have a Hard Rock Café. No need to go into detail about this spot. It... more
GB CORNER (Hotel Grande Bretagne)
Modernized and easily among the best, it offers French and Greek dishes, suggesting steaks for your pleasure.... more
JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB
Original Irish pub with traditional dishes and an impressive range of whisky and spirits.... more
TZITZIKAS KE MERMIGAS
Reasonable Greek cuisine in an atmosphere of old grocery shop, with tastes between the new and the very dear of... more
CAFÉ MAGGIO
Small and charming coffee shop a few meters away from Ermou Street, to rest from the noisy market.... more