The old-town-area of Monastiraki is one of the most popular bargain hunting areas in Athens. Monastiraki was named after the monastery "Koimiseos tis Theotokou" that used to be there.... more

Plaka is the oldest area in Athens located under the Acropolis Hill, on its northern slope. Plaka owes its name to the Arvanites that settled there during the 17th Century and named this area pl(i)aka - meaning old - when it was rather uninhabited.... more

Ermou Street is unquestionably the most chic commercial shopping street in Athens. Without doubt, hearing the word "shopping" is one of the first associations that the Athenian women have with this street.... 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 Panagia Gorgoepikoos church. ... more

Below the building that houses the Electra Metropolis Hotel (in the past the Hellenic Ministry of Education & Religion) there is a small church wedged between 2 columns.... more

The Metropolitan Cathedral (or Mitropolis) is the largest and most important church in Athens. Seventy-two older churches were demolished for the construction of this church.... more

Also known as Agios Eleftherios. This is a cruciform church with a dome that it is also called "Mikri Mitropoli" (Small Mitropolis), very accurately when one compares its dimensions to Metropolitan Church next to it.... more

The Mitropoleos Street in Athens is a reflection of the city itself - a blend of historical significance and modern-day living. The street has its origins in ancient times but has been redesigned and reimagined multiple times over the centuries.... more