About Athens

Monday, 25 October 2021

USEFUL INFORMATION

Athens, nowadays is a city that succeeds to remain unforgettable to its visitor. It is more than a popular travel destination, it is a life experience for millions of people around the world. Always bustling with activity, with modern networks, Universities and unlimited choices of entertainment, research and sightseeing, Athens is a modern European megalopolis with many faces, that manages to satisfy various demands and needs.

HOT SPOTS - What we propose

TSOLIATHES

Do not miss the changing of the Evzones guards in front of the Parliament, with their impressive moves before the statue of the Unknown Soldier, on the top of each hour of the day.

TAVERN ACROPOLIS

Enjoy the exquisite view of the rock of the Acropolis and the Roman Agora with special snacks in an environment that will make you forget that you are in the center of a megalopolis.

GAZI

The new "Soho" of Athens

MONASTIRAKI

This is one of the most popular bargain hunting areas in Athens

OMONIA SQUARE

The very central square with multi cultural flair

ERMOU STREET

The exciting main shopping street of Athens

BROADER MODERN CENTER OF ATHENS

The current face of the Capital City

MITROPOLEOS SQUARE

A notable square that is the perfect complement to the church that resides upon it

THE BEST LOCATIONS IN ATHENS

Shopping

ACROPOLIS MUSEUM SHOP
The ground level shop has a broad selection of postcards, paper goods and the museum’s children’s collection. The second floor... more
LESHI TOU DISKOU
Small record store in the arcade next to the Opera-House with classical and a little jazz music.... more
ART BOOKSTORE KOAN
Art book store with many aesthetic choices from the areas of cinematography, photography, painting and a whole lot more. ... more
BIBLIOPHILIA
A paradise for booklovers. Here you may find antique and rare books, engravings and manuscripts from the 15th - 20th... more
PAGONI
Huge variety of ties for all seasons and tastes.... more
TUBE
Beautiful boutique in Exarcheia, with unique style. Bags, dresses and accessories at good prices.... more
TRANTA
Hand made leather goods of Greek origin like, high quality / exclusive handbags and belts, are sold here. ... more
BENAKI MUSEUM SHOP II
A beautiful space filled with unique souvenirs from the Benaki Museum – such as ceramics, silver vessels, reliefs and sculptures,... more
KOUKOUTSI
A shop that sells graphic t-shirts by designers from all over the world, in addition to handmade articles. ... more
POLITEIA
It is difficult to walk out of this store empty handed. Seven specialized departments and tens of thousands of book... more
HERAKLEIDON MUSEUM SHOP
In this Art Museum shop, you will find a diversity of works of modern art (mainly by M.C. Escher) ranging... more
NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM SHOP
There is a gift shop, and a cafe in the sculpture garden where you can buy a copy or a... more

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