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 taken in the mid 1960's. Here is the headquarters of the largest Greek telecommunications service provider.
Kifisias Avenue is a large artery starting from Ampelokipi in the Municipality of Athens to become the borderline between many northern municipalities: Psychiko, New Psychico, Chalandri and Filothei. more
Athens is not New York and will rather disappoint lovers of high-rise buildings. But how did it come about that a city of almost five million inhabitants has hardly any buildings with more than six or seven floors? more
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
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 post-war modern architect Takis Zenetos designed the industry from scratch. In its schematics, Zenetos was mentioning the horizontal dimension of the building along Syngrou Av... 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
Piraeus Tower is a building of 25 floors and 84 meters height. It was built between 1972 and 1975. Today public buildings operate here, under the Municipality of Piraeus. Recently... more
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Choose your packagePiraeus Tower is a building of 25 floors and 84 meters height. It was built between 1972 and 1975. Today public buildings operate here, under the Municipality of Piraeus. Recently, there are plans for a comprehensive renovation of the building, which more
"Sarayli" is a beautiful family business patisserie by Mr. Christos Lemontzoglou, which has been operating for several decades. It is one of the styles of patisseries that one can sit inside or on the patio to enjoy your sweet. more
The Numismatic Museum was established in 1834 and is one of the oldest museums in Greece. It holds over 500,000 acquisitions – mostly coins as well as medals and gems – dated from the 14th Century until today. more
This impressive mansion is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic. It previously served as the Royal Palace until the abolition of the monarchy by referendum in 1974. more
The building of the Acropolis Museum had been a decades old dream that became a reality in 2009. In particular, the first discussions for building a museum for the Acropolis on the rock had began after the creation of the Greek Nation. more
The OAKA Indoor Climbing gym is placed inside the property of the Olympic swimming pool with a total height of 13 meters with 650 m² of climbing surface. This climbing hall is also especially suitable for children. more
