The Metropolitan Cathedral (or Mitropolis) is the largest and most important greek orthodox church in Athens. Seventy-two older churches were demolished for the construction of th... more
The story of the Agios Konstantinos and Eleni Church in Glyfada dates from the distant past of the 1930s when the area was covered in pine trees, a small stone chapel and a large ... more
The church is dedicated to Saint Dimitrios and took the name "Loubardiaris" because around 1650, a thunder bolt hit the Turkish garrison commander, Yusuf Aga, who had installed a ... more
At the top of Lycabettus Hill is the Church of Agios Georgios (Saint George). It is a remarkable whitewashed chapel that dates back to around the 1800s. It is built on the same sp... more
The first formation of the church "Estavromenos" of Aigaleo was constructed in 1934 and it was a rough building that looked like a parapet. The next year, a simple basilica was re... more
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Choose your packageLocated on the most southern point of Attica, only 68 km from Athens, Cape Sounio is the ideal destination for a one-day excursion, combining a visit to the unique beauty of the temple of Poseidon, with captivating views of the Aegean Sea. more
Zen Massage combines quality and low prices. Among the treatments, the Ayurvedic massage is a favored method. It aids those suffering from musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, spondylitis, periarteritis, osteoporosis, disc disease more
Famous millefeuilles, tried in ...Zaire, to finally end up in the nine shops of Athens and specialty plates. more
Established in 1836 as the “Royal School of Arts” and functioned as a public school for technical training. It quickly became known as the Polytechnic University (or Polytecnio). In 1887, it was promoted to a Higher Education Institute (A.E.I.) more
Explore the underwater world of Attica from the shore or from a boat, have fun swimming and at the same time learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. Seahorse Center provides the more
Zante Ferries, founded in 1991, is a Greek ferry company that provides daily connections from the main port of Piraeus to the Western Cyclades, Samothrace Island and Limnos Island. more