Exarcheia
Exarcheia
Also known as Patision Street, 28th October Street houses the significant National Archaeological Museum as well as the prestigious Polytechnic University - known as ground zero of the 1973 rebellion against the harsh dictatorship of the time.
The Exarcheia district, where many Athenian students live, is occasionally the site of democratic unrest caused by the radical left scene. You should avoid the area especially on the days around November 17th.
What to do in Exarcheia?
The townscape in Exarcheia is not to everyone's taste, but it is alternative, and quite interesting. Between abandoned, run-down buildings emblazoned with graffiti, you can find charming cafés and snack bars. There are also many historical taverns in Exarcheia.... more
The often ill reputed Exarcheia Square, just ten minutes away from the center, has become, today, a lovely place for many surrounding university students to congregate as well as alumni and those who like its rock-chic edge.... more
In Exarcheia there is little of the hectic pace that usually prevails in the central shopping areas. Here, you will find many small, family-run shops with motivated sales staff who will sometimes take half an hour to deliver personal and professional customer service.... more
In the streets of Exarcheia you can still find many authentic Greek taverns that offer good food at a fair price. Often, these do not look very inviting from the outside, but they surprise you with a friendly ambience of plants and antiques; an experience you should get involved in.... more
In the past, there were many Rebetadika in Exarcheia. Nowadays only very few of them exist. Today, many students go out in this district, so you will find many bars and small clubs that cater to this target group. ... more
