Thursday, 25 April 2024
Music Festival: Great Music / Family Fun at Stavros Niarchos Park
Music Festival: Great Music / Family Fun at Stavros Niarchos Park

From 11.00 in the morning until late into the sunset, the SNFCC will be filled with activities in all its spaces, the festival's focus being the Great Lawn: From the Playgrounds and the Water Jets to the Mediterranean Garden, the Outdoor Games Area, the Dome and, of course, the Canal, a variety of options will be avai...

Islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region
Islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region

The limited-access visa will allow Turks to visit 10 Greek islands for up to a week without having to apply for full access to the European Union’s passport-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area. NATO members Greece and Turkey launched several initiatives last year to try and sidestep decades-old disputes — ...

Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds
Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds

The network recorded 158 attacks in 2023, up from 74 in 2022. Of those, 89 targeted migrants, refugees or asylum seekers and 61 targeted LGBT people, it said. Violence was at its highest reported levels since 2015, when Greece was on the frontline of Europe’s migration crisis. The actual number is likely higher, ho...

Quake drill held on tourist island of Crete
Quake drill held on tourist island of Crete

Tourists rushed to evacuate the hotel, while workers in vests offered first aid to an injured woman in a tent as part of a quake drill dubbed “Minoas” after the mythical Cretan Bronze Age king. “It’s good, because then we know what we are doing in real situations,” said British tourist Leah Pickles, 36, one of the ...

Greece will continue to consistently serve democracy and the rule of law
Greece will continue to consistently serve democracy and the rule of law

"The report records, without further investigation, allegations by non-governmental organisations that are not independently verified," the foreign ministry said. "Precisely because of this indiscriminate recording, there is the appearance that all countries with a highly developed rule of law have serious human ri...

Martian skies over Athens? Greece’s capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa
Martian skies over Athens? Greece’s capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa

Strong southerly winds carried the dust from the Sahara Desert, giving the atmosphere of the Greek capital a Martian-like filter in the last hours of daylight. The skies are predicted to clear on Wednesday as winds shift and move the dust, with temperatures dipping. On Tuesday, the daily high in parts of the southe...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Stathatos Building
Stathatos Building

The Stathatos Mansion is located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue at the intersection with Herodotus Street. Built in 1895 as the residence of Otto and Athinas Stathatos, it is the work of the German architect and painter Ernst Ziller and one of the most characteristic neoclassical buildings of Athens.

Taverns & Greek Cuisine in Athens
Taverns & Greek Cuisine in Athens

Just as the cooking of every country uses the items that it produces, the recipes from Greek kitchens, traditional or contemporary, utilize the great variety of the local products.

Marina Alimos
Marina Alimos

Marina Alimos is a stunning view spot in south suburbs, located south West of Athens -15 kilometers - from the city center, 8 kilometers south of Piraeus port and 30 kilometers from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos".

Information about Weddings in Greece
Information about Weddings in Greece

Are you planning a dream wedding in Greece? Perhaps in Athens, with a view of the majestic Acropolis or on a beautiful beach in the Aegean Sea? It is easier than you think - if you consider some things.

National Theater of Greece (Royal Theater)
National Theater of Greece (Royal Theater)

The National Theater was built during 1895 and 1901 by the German architect, Ernst Ziller, who designed it imitating the National Theater of Vienna and the National Library in Athens (for the composition of the façade).

Temple of Hephaestus
Temple of Hephaestus

The Temple of Hephaestus – known as the Thision or Hephaisteion – began to be built in 449 B.C. by Ictinus. It was one of the first structures in the reconstruction program of Pericles and, today, is the best preserved monument in the Ancient Agora and the best saved temple in Athens.

"One of a Kind" Restaurants in Athens
"One of a Kind" Restaurants in Athens

If it was a theatrical play or a movie, we would be discussing the plot. If it was a book, we would refer to its story. Thematic in gastronomy is the result of a new trend in the enjoyment of eating and it is not missing from Athens.

Stoa of Attalus
Stoa of Attalus

The Stoa of Attalus was constructed by the King of Pergamon Attalus the 2nd near 150 B.C. It was an impressive, two stories and was a place for gathering of crowds to watch the Panathenaic procession go by in the front.

ATHENS LIFESTYLE

Gastronomy in Athens
Gastronomy in Athens

When recalling the Athens of many years ago, we remember a less outlandish manner of the life led then. The change in this situation can only be positive from a gastronomic point of view.

Nightlife in Athens
Nightlife in Athens

Athens by night is something that has made the city famous for many decades. For someone to be able to state that they know about going out in Athens, they must have visited dozens of the most well known venues in the valley and surrounding areas.

Shopping in Athens
Shopping in Athens

Like all major metropolitan areas, the City of Athens has much to offer visitors in the way of shopping. We panelled Greek consumers to discover their preferences and experiences with the international chains that operate in the country in recent years.

Sporting Activities in Athens
Sporting Activities in Athens

In the country that gave birth to the Olympic Games, there are a large number of stadiums, athletic clubs, training centers and sports courts - many of which host major international athletic events.

Wellness in Athens
Wellness in Athens

Taking care of oneself has become somewhat of a priority in Athens – a city that not only followed the trends of all other major metropolitan areas but might have possibly surpassed many of them.

Entertainment in Athens
Entertainment in Athens

Want to have fun? The cinema's and fun parks of Athens are definitely the places to check out when you just want to get away from it all.

Outdoor & Nature
Outdoor & Nature

Athens is a city of great outdoors with many activities and opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife in a mild Mediterranean climate.

ATHENS EVENTS

Break the Core! - Metalcore night
Apr
26
Fri
Love Solidarity Death (L.S.D.) | The Callas
Apr
25
Thu
"The Rise and Fall of Mahogany City" by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht
Apr
25
Thu
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
May
01
Wed
Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Apr
27
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
27
Sat
RedRoom Nights
Apr
28
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

360 Cocktail Bar

360 Cocktail Bar is a breathtaking cocktail bar located directly on Monastiraki Square - in the corner building of Ifaistou Street. Go upstairs and enjoy a drink from a list of 70 inspiring cocktails, with the suplement of the Monastiraki Square and more

Treno sto Rouf (Bar & Restaurant)

This theme restaurant is located only 10 minutes from the area of Gazi. Here you can embark on a journey of taste and culture in the cozy old coaches of an abandoned railway. A romantic dinner in a pre-war Italian dining car, or an unforgettable more

Peri Lesvou

On Athinas Street, between Omonoia Square and Monastiraki Square, there is the grocery store of Peri Lesvos. Authentic traditional products from Lesvos and Limnos from pasta, honey, ouzo and wines to cosmetics made by the hands of Island’s more

Korres (Natural Cosmetics)

At Korres you will find great products for hair, body and face care, all manufacturer in Greece based on the advantages of natural ingredients. The goal of Korres is to develop innovative and clinically effective skincare products based on natural more

Mosaiko Cocktail Bar

This indie bar serves super cocktails, like vodka vanilla, bio orange marmalade, elderflower lime chili, secret herb, and more. Mosaiko is the representation of a light alternative pop-rock pub in Glyfada. more

Orizontes Lycabettus (Restaurant)

"Orizontes Lycabettus" is a harmonic combination of elegancy and objects of discreet luxury mingled with the indirect references to classic shapes. Meanwhile, the revitalizing outdoor space blends the external atmosphere with the fine marbles and more

Kotsovolos

"Kotsovolos" is one of the leading electronics retailers in Greece. The company's success story began when the first store was established in Athens in 1950. Today, "Kotsovolos" maintains over 100 stores and over 2,000 employees in the country. more

Herakleidon Museum Shop

In this shop of Herakleidon Museum in Thissio, you will find a diversity of works of modern art (mainly by M.C. Escher) ranging from posters to clever puzzles to books and much more. more

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