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STREETS OF ATHENS
Despite the justified worries of the city planners during the end of the 19th century, the prospect of a center supporting the growth that Athens would reach as a city never materialized.
Athens is neither proud of its street-planning nor its arterial roads, but even the traffic congestion that can be observed on the streets of the Greek capital could have a positive side: a constant movement of people and vehicles that gives the impression of an endless wakefulness. One of a city that is called upon to live in the pulse of modern day life.
HOT SPOTS - What we propose
GRAFFITI ART
Keep your eyes open! The walls of Athens have many stories to tell. Don’t go by the graffiti and the stencils of the city without taking a good look. Many times they hide masterpieces of street art. After all, Athens is famous for them!
THE BEST LOCATIONS IN ATHENS
Shopping
ACCESSORIZEAll types of accessories for women and girls from the popular London based store spanning bags, purses, jewelry, belts, hats,... more
COMPENDIUM BOOKSHOP
The shop sells anything from new and used, fiction and nonfiction books in English, mainly to ex-patriots – who seem... more
ESTIA
Bookstore of the historic publishing house that produces the oldest literary magazine in the country. Besides the big range that... more
Stage Performances
DORA STRATOU THEATERFrom the end of May through to the end of September, visitors can enjoy the dance troop of Dora Stratou... more
ETHNIKI LYRIKI SKINI (NATIONAL OPERA)
Officially it hosts operas, ballets and operettas, but also concerts, musicals and music recitals, and plays for children, as well.... more
ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS
Underneath Acropolis, widely known as “Herodeion”, constitutes the permanent home of the Festival of Athens, with capacity of 5000 persons.... more