The Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava donated several works for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. The Athens Metro Company commissioned Calatrava to build the bridge. It ... more
This famous skyscraper is the OTE Megaron on Kifissias Avenue, a place that is now called “daktilidi” (def. "the ring"). The decision for the construction of the building was take... more
The history of the Hilton Hotel Building began in 1957, when the Greek government accepted a donation from a shipowner called Apostolos Pezas, along with Conrad Hilton, for the co... more
In 2018, the National Library of Greece replaced its roof as it moved into its new home on the grounds of the immense Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center (SNFCC). It is a 24,000 m² u... more
The Conference Center of Ethniki Asfalistiki Insurance Company on Syngrou Avenue, operates under the supervision of the Athenaeum Inter Continental Athens. The building was carefu... more
Alimos Tower was built in 1917 by Dimitris Tsouchlos. Angelos Sikelianos, one of the most important Greek poets, rented the space in 1930. Later, it was sold to George Stamopoulos... more
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Choose your packageOne of the largest confectioneries in Greece is the "Kosmikon" chain. You should start from the "galaktoboureko" (a custard concoction which is an institution for the specific pastry shops, since they specialize in it from 1961 until today). more
Your accommodation in the center of the Mykonos Island. At Ostraco Suites you will find complete facilities and services. Within the complex, there is a church for the wedding ceremony, to accommodate the couple and the guests. There is a swimming more
Marina Alimou 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 Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" more
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
A.k.a. "The Tribune", is a Greek/international daily newspaper first published in 1922 by news magnate Dimitris Lambrakis. Arguably the most influential in political issues; it was published daily until 2011, but since then issues only its flagship Sunday edition. Historically, the newspaper is renowned for the fact that prominent politicians would commonly provide interviews or articles for its content (i.e. E. Venizelos, G. Papandreou, N. Plastiras, C. Karamanlis, A. Papandreou). Some of the more