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HILLS OF ATHENS



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 the later.
Within short distance between them and with rumors having them connected underground since ancient times, a line of hills divides the Attica basin into two uneven sections and offer panoramic views of the city that especially during the night are extremely impressive.
It is not accidental that 2,500 years ago, a civilization that was blooming decided to build on one of these hills a place of worship that was going to be one of the most important testimonies to universal architecture.
HOT SPOTS - What we propose
LYCABETTUS HILL
If you are downtown it is worth to go up to Lycabettus Hill by foot or cable car. The view from the highest point in Athens, all the way to the sea will more than compensate you.
THE BEST LOCATIONS IN ATHENS
Shopping
EFTYCHIAOriginal handmade ceramics in a variety of colors are found here. If you are lucky, you might see the artist... more
OPTICAL HOUSE METAXAS
Recently renovated optical shop with a large range of choices in sunglasses for every taste and style.... more
POLITEIA
It is difficult to walk out of this store empty handed. Seven specialized departments and tens of thousands of book... more
NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM SHOP
There is a gift shop, and a cafe in the sculpture garden where you can buy a copy or a... more
BIBLIOPHILIA
A paradise for booklovers. Here you may find antique and rare books, engravings and manuscripts from the 15th - 20th... more
LESHI TOU DISKOU
Small record store in the arcade next to the Opera-House with classical and a little jazz music.... more
ART BOOKSTORE KOAN
Art book store with many aesthetic choices from the areas of cinematography, photography, painting and a whole lot more. ... more
PAGONI
Huge variety of ties for all seasons and tastes.... more