The space that now houses the ancient stadium was originally a natural ground cavity nestled between two elevations around river Ilissos, the hills of Agra and Ardittos. Lycurgus built the stadium during 330-329 B.C. for the Great Panathinaic Games.
The Athens Authentic Marathon 2024 returns to continue its historic journey, linking the ancient myth with modern sport. more
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The Olympic Games belong to the world's largest sporting event. Every 4 years they are hosted in different cities of the world and reach over a billion viewers. They are organized by the International Olympic Committee ... more
Baron Pierre de Coubertin dreamed of a revival of the Ancient Olympic Games. In 1839, he spoke with representatives of the biggest universities about the possibility of creating an international athletic council for the... more
The Classic Authentic Marathon of Athens takes place every year, usually during the month of November, in honor of the anonymous Athenian messenger, who in 490 B.C., ran the distance between Marathon to Athens to announ... more
For the sake of the Olympic Games of Athens in 2004, a number of stadiums, fields and other athletic facilities were either completed or improved through architectural interventions. more
The "Stavros Mavrothalassitis" Stadium was named after the Mayor of the same name, who in the 1950's and 60's fought for the reformation of the Municipality. The stadium is locate... more
Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium is a football stadium. It is located in Piraeus, on the Faliro coastal zone. The stadium was originally built as a velodrome for the First Olympic Gam... more
The Peace and Friendship Stadium, commonly known by its acronym 'SEF', is a multi-purpose indoor arena. It is located in Piraeus, on the Faliro coastal zone. The stadium opened in... more
Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium is the football stadium from Panathinaikos FC and multi-sport center in Ampelokipoi. It is located on Alexandras Avenue - on the north side of Lycabet... more
The Faliro Olympic Indoor Hall is located next to the Delta Falirou tram stop, 8 km south of Athens. It is nicknamed "The Little Peace And Friendship Stadium", due to its similari... more
In the area of Agia Marina on Aegina Island, within a sanctuary complex exclusively dedicated to the mother-goddess Aphaia, lies the Ancient Temple of Aphaia Athena. Predating the... more
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Choose your packageEstablished in 1924 by siblings Panos and Giorgos Athanasiadis, Naftemporiki is the earliest financial publication created in Greece. The highly regarded print journal and portal provide a wide range of economic reportage, multimedia, as well as various news from Greece and around the globe. The website's English version highlights daily news from Greece. more
Yiasemi serves the most tasteful homemade pies (the lemon pie is to die for). The coffee is carefully brewed and served on the green tin tables – the signature decor of the cafe. During the summer you sit comfortably outside on the cushions that are more
At 1900 The Barber Shop every man feels like a king, making it a desirable destination to enjoy a unique experience of tranquility and rejuvenation. 1900 has been described as a "Luxury facial spa for men" - providing haircuts and shaves attentive more
The Cycladic Art Museum Shop sells quality souvenirs based upon the Ancient Cycladic style of art. Among the items you may find are recognizable reliefs and sculptures, jewelry and printed works. more
Incredible view, good quality of materials and variety, excellent culinary art, wonderful flavors, perfect and time-consuming service, professionalism, excellent environment but keep in mind that prices are a bit high, although it is natural more
Kerameikos is the most important cemetery of Ancient Athens and came into existence in the 12th Century B.C. It name comes from the very old community of the city quarter Kerameis who had settled on the banks of the river Eridanos. more
