HISTORIC CENTER OF ATHENS

The area that is considered the historic center is bounded parametrically by Stadiou Street, Vasilissis Amalias Avenue, Dionysiou Areopagitou Street/ Apostolou Pavlou, Ermou Street and Athinas Street.

From the ancient times and until recently (after the Greek War of Independence of 1821), the city of Athens slightly surpassed these boundaries since there were settlements north and northeast of the Rock of Acropolis.

The largest section of the Historic Center of Athens shows its age, as the buildings located there have given to the area the personality that it maintains even today.

The majority of the archaeological sites of the city are located on and around the Acropolis. Of course, the Parthenon, Erechtheion and other temples who dominate the top of the hill, constitute the broad archaeological circumference of the Acropolis. On its south slope are the Theater of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

Under the North Slope are the Ancient Agora of Thisio and the Roman Agora with the Tower of the Winds, and the most contemporary neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki and Psiri.

Finally, in a greater distance and east of Acropolis is the Temple of Olympian Zeus with Hadrian's Arch and on the west is Kerameikos.

Only the Academy of Plato is far from the other sites and you need a car to go there, but from early on it was included in the great plan of the unification of the archaeological sites.

Stage Performances

ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS
Underneath Acropolis, widely known as “Herodeion”, constitutes the permanent home of the Festival of Athens, with capacity of 5000 persons.... more
DORA STRATOU THEATER
From the end of May through to the end of September, visitors can enjoy the dance troop of Dora Stratou... more

Nightlife

BLACK DUCK MULTIPLARTE
This multi-space located in the heart of Athens has provided the stage for numerous mature Greek acts over the years.... more
XILIES KAI DUO NICHTES
Performing for Spring season 2010 at this ethnic establishment is Mariastella Tzanoudaki, Fotis Theodoridis & friends. Entrance: 10 Euros. Menu:... more

Shopping

HERAKLEIDON MUSEUM SHOP
In this Art Museum shop, you will find a diversity of works of modern art (mainly by M.C. Escher) ranging... more
FOLLI FOLLIE
Beautiful and trendy jewelry and accessories. Greek franchise with great quality.... more

Entertainment

CINE PARIS
This outdoor venue allows you to view one of the season´s box office hits, directly under the gaze of the... more
THISEION
Beautiful cinema with view of Acropolis. Summer Venue.... more