The Sacred Rock of Acropolis was chosen in the 5th BC century by Pericles because of a prophecy by the Delphi oracle as the ideal place for the materialization of the first part of a program for the economic development of the city.
If you have ever been in even-level cities, you should have notices that they lack points offering view. This may be the essential difference from the cities with hypsometrical ranges and fortunately Athens belongs to t... more
The Sacred Rock of Acropolis was chosen in the 5th BC century by Pericles because of a prophecy by the Delphi oracle as the ideal place for the materialization of the first part of a program for the economic development... more
The Propylaia begun to be built in 437 B.C. based on plans by the architect Mnisikles, but the project was interrapted and essentially became incomplete. more
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is located on the south west side of the rock of Acropolis and was discovered during excavations in 1848 and 1857. more
The northern slope of the Acropolis beneath the Propylaea is home to a group of caves dedicated to some of the 12 Gods of Greek Mythology. Archaeological excavations have revealed religious rituals, votive offerings, im... more
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
Lycabettus is a cone-shaped hill almost in the center of Athens. It is also called “Agios Giorgis” because of the church that is built on its top since the 19th Century, replacing... more
Strefi Hill is a small hill included in the City quarters of Exarcheia and of Neapoli - directly opposite of Lycabettus Hill. Since the 1840's until the 1920's, the hill was utili... more
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Choose your packageFor those who are looking for a natural green shelter in the heart of the city! A quiet café on the edge of the National Garden. Enjoy your coffee and Greek cuisine. more
In early 1971, the Kourbela family started its business producing handmade knitwear. There was so much resulting success and international recognition that Ioanna Kourbela expanded her collections and dealt thoroughly with the design of clothes. more
Find traditional Cretan dishes and products such as herbs, cheeses, olives, pasta, nuts, etc. For gifts or the holidays, you can build with items of your choice your Cretan basket and send it to your loved ones. Be sure that it will be appreciated. more
If you are looking for the best limousine services to go from Athens airport to the center of Athens or your hotel, Central VIP Services S.A. is your best choice. The high-quality services in combination with their multilingual and genial staff will more
Athinaikon Restaurant on Mitropoleos Street is a branch of the long-established tavern in the pedestrian zone of Themistokleous. The chef refines traditional meat and fish dishes and complements them with the finest herbs and creations. The result is more
Theater "Alexis Minotis" named after one of the leading Greek dramatic actors and directors. On hot summer nights, under the moonlight, the viewers enjoy a multitude of events. The venue is set in a lush landscape, It has an amphitheatrical style and more
