The Tourkovounia are a small mountain-range in the Attica basin, northeast of Lycabettus, which is the highest point of the city. According to one version, their name derived from... more
In 1842, while Theophilus Hansen was building the Observatory funded by the national benefactor Georgios Sinas on the top of this hill, where dedications were discovered chiseled ... more
The archaeological area of Pnyx, located on Hill of Pnyx was the place of assembly of the city council. The famous speeches by Themistocles, Pericles and other important orators a... more
The Phillopappou Hill which is located across from Acropolis took its name from the Syrian philhellene consul Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Phillopappos, who was exiled in Athe... more
The Areopagus Hill is the "Rock of Ares", located north-west of the Acropolis Hill. This hill is where court took session in the ancient times for the trial of murders. Enjoy the ... more
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Choose your packageThis center of Kinesiology serves the modern person who wants to enjoy a rigorous workout - specifically designed on his or her own physical condition, age, needs, and desires. The aim is to unblock the body with "smart" training and guidance in more
The Mineralogical Museum of Lavrio was founded in 1986. It is dedicated to Andrea Kordella, a mineralogist from Smyrna. In addition to minerals, stones and crystals, the museum also exhibits various tools and machines from miners who worked in the more
Factory Outlet is the place for smart shopping. Lots of clothes, shoes and latest fashion accessories at stock prices. This store is located in the commercial trade park of the Athens Airport, we find over 150 favorite brands, at prices 35% - 70% more
The NEON café in Omonia Square opened in 1920 and has always been a popular meeting place. After some years out of business, it was completely renovated and reopened by a chain of bakeries in 2013. However, the atmosphere of old Athens has survived. more
The Melina Merkouri Cultural Center is housed in an impressive neoclassical building in Thissio and is a municipal cultural institution. The center has a hall "Melina Merkouri Hall" with 220 square meters, which hosts temporary exhibitions, events and concerts, but also seminars and meetings. Another room with 380 square meters and a height of 5 meters is intended for large-scale exhibitions. more
The Athens Marina (formerly named Faliro Marina) or else named the mega yacht mooring, was founded in June 2004. It was the Athens Marina, that hosted the yachts of VIP visitors to the 2004 Olympic Games. more