Thursday, 23 May 2024

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This theater is the place where ancient Greek drama was born. That is understandable since this is the theater is where all off the works of the great writers were performed during the events that were taking place during the Dionysia. ...more
Dionysiou Areopagitou, Acropolis, Athens, Attica, Greece 10555
Monastiraki Square consists of crossroads with many visitors since it is here that the pedestrian ways of Ifaistou and Pandrossou Streets begin. The small square is at the junction of Athinas Street and Ermou Street, under which the Monastiraki Metro ...more
Monastiraki Square, Monastiraki, Athens, Attica, Greece
Lysicratous Square is one of the oldest squares in Athens. Named after a much-admired sponsor of the arts in Ancient times, it is most well known as being the land upon which the famous Choragic Monument of Lysicrates. ...more
Lysicratous Square, Plaka, Athens, Attica, Greece 10558
Kanari Square in Piraeus is littered with cafes that mainly cater to the youth of the area. These venues offer affordable beverages and the opportunity to enjoy the favored Greek pastime of playing "tavli" (a.k.a. "Backgammon"). ...more
Pl. Kanari, Piraeus (Center / Port), Piraeus, Attica, Greece 18534
The name “Klafthmonos” came after a report of a magazine because in that particular area, dismissed officials that used to work in the public sector would gather and protest against the every new re-elected government for corruption issues. ...more
Klafthmonos Square, Platia Klafthmonos, Athens, Attica, Greece 10561
Mycenae, one of the most important archaeological sites, belongs in the UNESCOʼs list of Sites of World Heritage. According to Homer in Iliad and Odyssey, they were founded by Perseus, son of Danae and Zeus. ...more
Argos Mycenae, Argos, Peloponnese, Greece 21200
The Mitropoleos Square is 350 meters from Syntagma Square on the street named after it. That is, naturally, where the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens is found – as well as the demure Agios Eleftherios church (Panagia Gorgoepikoos). ...more
Mitropoleos Square, Plaka, Athens, Attica, Greece 10556
Filikis Eterias Square is the main square of the most aristocratic "Kolonaki". This part of Athens offers an abundance of luxury shopping, spots for a glamorous coffee or chic drink, or restaurants for serious business meetings. ...more
Platia Kolonakiou, Kolonaki, Athens, Attica, Greece 10674
Ramnounda is an ancient settlement found in the north of Marathon. The name Ramnounda comes from the plant "ramnos", which is a thorny bush sprouting at this position. As a city, it developed in the 5th and 4th Century B.C. and had always been ...more
Ramnounda, Grammatiko, Grammatiko, Attica, Greece 19007
The Lysicrates' Monument (or Lantern of Diogenes) was built on the west side of Tripodon Street in 335-334 B.C.. Is the best saved example of this style of monument and is naturally the center of attention in the same named square. ...more
Epimenidou 3, Plaka, Athens, Attica, Greece 10558
In Attica, one of the earliest, most revered sanctuaries used to be the sanctuary of the Vravronian Artemis. During the Neolithic Period, at the inner bay of Vravron, an important settlement was established. ...more
Archaeological Site of Vravrona , Markopoulo, Attica, Greece 19003
During the summer months, the lovely Dexamenis Square (known for the historical water-well in that park area), is a popular recreation area for the people of Kolonaki. The square is located at the base of the Hill of Lycabettus. ...more
Pl. Dexamenis, Kolonaki, Athens, Attica, Greece 10673