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SHOPPING STREETS
Once again, it could be argued that almost any street in the center of Athens and its surrounding area could be considered "Shopping Streets".
Here, the focus is on where a visitor will find the greatest number of stores located on major avenues. The ease of finding their location is another pre-requisite, as is accessibility.
So, from Ermou to Metaxa, here is the best overview of what streets to shop on in Athens.
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Adrianou Street starts in Agora Square, in the heart of Plaka, and forms the ideal... more
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Like a more narrow extension of Patision Street toward the Acropolis, Aeolou starts from Panepistimiou... more
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This street leads from Omonia Square to Monastiraki. It is difficult to find another place... more
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Most well known for what is considered a flea market down the pedestrian street of... more
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Not far from the Holy Metropolis of Athens and the church of Panagia Gorgoepikoos, visitors... more
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Although one will find mostly historical buildings and banks on this, the busiest street of... more
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This huge and incredibly long street is bounding with clothes, shoes and accessories shops. Household... more
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THE BEST LOCATIONS IN ATHENS
Entertainment
CINE PARISThis outdoor venue allows you to view one of the season´s box office hits, directly under the gaze of the... more
AIGLI VILLAGE COOL
Beautiful outdoor cinema with balcony and tables. Summer Venue.... more
EMBASSY NOVA ODEON
The Embassy is a classic cinema hall that often screens movies from all over the world for real film connoisseurs.... more
Stage Performances
LYCABETTUS AMPHITHEATEROn the top of the hill, a modern open theater hosts domestic and international names from the music and entertainment... more
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
ETHNIKI LYRIKI SKINI (NATIONAL OPERA)
Officially it hosts operas, ballets and operettas, but also concerts, musicals and music recitals, and plays for children, as well.... more
Gastronomy
ÔÏ FILEMASnack bar on the pedestrian walkway of Romvis with fantastic tastes and a very friendly atmosphere.... more
TO PARADOSIAKO
Patisserie with traditional recipes from Leros, like rag pie with walnuts or almond pie.... more
TO KAFE TOU NOMISMATIKOU MOUSEIOU
The well-cared-for garden of the Ilion Building offers the ideal surroundings for a stop on Elefterios Venizelos (Panepistimiou) Street.... more
Shopping
BEST BOOK HUNTERSThey boast to having old and new publications on a variety of subjects in all foreign languages. It also has... more
MARKS & SPENCER
In the Ermou store you will find Women¢s wear, Men¢s wear, Children¢s wear, Lingerie as well as a Home department.... more
ZARA
International brand name. Beautiful and trendy clothing at reasonable prices that in a large, multi-storied buildings.... more
Nightlife
LE GRAND BALCON & LA SUITE LOUNGEWith an unforgettable view of the Acropolis as well as the Athens¢ skyline, the restaurant lounge is located on the... more
AIR LOUNGE BAR (Fresh Hotel)
The swimming pool area on the 9th Floor of the Fresh Hotel is where you will find the “Air Lounge”... 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