Athens Guidebook by Alexia

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Athens Guidebook by Alexia

Sightseeing

Ancient Agora, in Plaka area, near the Acropolis.
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Ancient Agora of Athens
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Ancient Agora, in Plaka area, near the Acropolis.
Beautiful temple, built at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the Aegean Sea. Great sunset views.
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Tempel van Poseidon - Sounio
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Beautiful temple, built at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the Aegean Sea. Great sunset views.
The famous rock, must visit for everyone visiting Athens, to see the Parthenon and the other beautiful temples.
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Akropolis
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The famous rock, must visit for everyone visiting Athens, to see the Parthenon and the other beautiful temples.
Great viewpoint overlooking the city, nice walk up the hill, can access with a Funicular as well.
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Uitzichtpunt Mount Lycabettus
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Great viewpoint overlooking the city, nice walk up the hill, can access with a Funicular as well.
A bare marble hill across from the entrance to the Acropolis with beautiful views of the city. In classical times, it functioned as the court for trying criminal and civil cases. Please note: Its ancient marble steps can be slippery, especially in the rain.
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Areopagusheuvel
21 Theorias
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A bare marble hill across from the entrance to the Acropolis with beautiful views of the city. In classical times, it functioned as the court for trying criminal and civil cases. Please note: Its ancient marble steps can be slippery, especially in the rain.

Neighborhoods

The historic neighbourhood of Athens with preserved houses and cobbled streets, surrounding the Acropolis Rock and overlooking the Ancient Agora. Visiting is a must!
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Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
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The historic neighbourhood of Athens with preserved houses and cobbled streets, surrounding the Acropolis Rock and overlooking the Ancient Agora. Visiting is a must!
Posh neighbourhood with restaurants, bars and good shopping. Charitos street is also very nice to visit. One small road with cafes/bars/restaurants.
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Kolonaki
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Posh neighbourhood with restaurants, bars and good shopping. Charitos street is also very nice to visit. One small road with cafes/bars/restaurants.
Lively Monasteraki is known for its small shops selling traditional products, iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos and the Monastiraki Flea Market. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views. It is located next to Plaka, Thiseio and the Ermou shopping strip.
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Monastiráki
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Lively Monasteraki is known for its small shops selling traditional products, iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos and the Monastiraki Flea Market. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views. It is located next to Plaka, Thiseio and the Ermou shopping strip.
Traditional neighbourhood next to Monasteraki, surrounding the Acropolis hill with traditional tavernals and cafes. Great for walking around and exploring.
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Thiseio
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Traditional neighbourhood next to Monasteraki, surrounding the Acropolis hill with traditional tavernals and cafes. Great for walking around and exploring.
Old Athenian neighbourhood which is getting the spotlight due to hip restaurants, traditional tavernas and the new Basil and Elise Goulandris Museum. Varnava square there are loads of bars and when the weather is nice most people are outside.
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Pangrati
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Old Athenian neighbourhood which is getting the spotlight due to hip restaurants, traditional tavernas and the new Basil and Elise Goulandris Museum. Varnava square there are loads of bars and when the weather is nice most people are outside.

Bars

Nice local bar with great music
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Ippopotamos
Delfon
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Nice local bar with great music
Wine bar with good food in the cool Exarcheia area
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Warehouse
21 Valtetsiou
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Wine bar with good food in the cool Exarcheia area
Bar with good food. Good for coffee as well.
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42 Barstronomy.Athens
3 Kolokotroni
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Bar with good food. Good for coffee as well.
Nice bar with good drinks
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Vyssinokipos
27 Zoodochou Pigis
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Nice bar with good drinks

Food scene

Delicious greek food
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Mavro Provato
33 Arrianou
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Delicious greek food
Trendy bar restaurant with nice decor and music.
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48 Urban Garden
48 Armatolon ke Klefton
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Trendy bar restaurant with nice decor and music.
Greek taverna with traditional dishes.
Kapetan Michalis
3 Fidiou
Greek taverna with traditional dishes.
Greek tapas and coffee, great for lunch.
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Minibar
16 Navarchou Apostoli
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Greek tapas and coffee, great for lunch.
Greek tapas and coffee, great for lunch.
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Kafeneio Ivis
10 Ivis
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Greek tapas and coffee, great for lunch.
Bar restaurant with Greek fusion cuisine.
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Feedέλ Urban Gastronomy
1 Ktena
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Bar restaurant with Greek fusion cuisine.
Delicious greek food and nice open garden in the Exarcheia area.
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Ama Lachei
69 Kallidromiou
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Delicious greek food and nice open garden in the Exarcheia area.
Greek taverna with good food
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Tavern Klimataria
2 Pl. Theatrou
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Greek taverna with good food
Traditional greek food with local vibes.
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Filema
Platia Sintagmatos
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Traditional greek food with local vibes.
Traditional greek food, local old school feel.
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K Filippou & Co EE
19 Xenokratous
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Traditional greek food, local old school feel.
Cute little taverna with greek food - focusing on grilled meat dishes.
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George (former Black Cat)
4 Polemonos
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Cute little taverna with greek food - focusing on grilled meat dishes.
Fantastic views of the bay, great food, specialising in fish.
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Labros Restaurant
20 Leof. Posidonos
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Fantastic views of the bay, great food, specialising in fish.
Upscale Italian restaurant with outdoor seating in Kolonaki.
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Brunello
21b Loukianou
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Upscale Italian restaurant with outdoor seating in Kolonaki.

Cafe

Super cute cafe for great coffee, hot chocolate and delicious cakes
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Petite Fleur Παγκράτι
1 Aminta
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Super cute cafe for great coffee, hot chocolate and delicious cakes
Cute cafe in Plaka area with traditional desserts and great vibe.
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Yiasemi
23 Mnisikleous
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Cute cafe in Plaka area with traditional desserts and great vibe.

Museums

Newest addition to the museum scene, this fantastic museum showcases works by Picasso, Chagall, Klee, Kandinsky, Rodin, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Monet, Miro, and Giacometti, as well as by prominent Greek artists.
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Goulandris Museum
13 Eratosthenous
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Newest addition to the museum scene, this fantastic museum showcases works by Picasso, Chagall, Klee, Kandinsky, Rodin, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Monet, Miro, and Giacometti, as well as by prominent Greek artists.
Amazing Museum to see archeological finds from all over Greece.
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Nationaal Archeologisch Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
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Amazing Museum to see archeological finds from all over Greece.
One of the most noteworthy museums in Athens where you can see original findings from the Acropolis archeological site and enjoy amazing views of the Parthenon.
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Akropolismuseum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
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One of the most noteworthy museums in Athens where you can see original findings from the Acropolis archeological site and enjoy amazing views of the Parthenon.
The museum houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art and occasional exhibitions.
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Museum van Cycladische Kunst
4 Neofitou Douka
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The museum houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art and occasional exhibitions.
Cultural Centre in the bay of Faliro which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park. The Part has beautiful views overlooking the Bay and is great to visit for a walk, cycling or with small kids.
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leoforos Andrea Siggrou
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Cultural Centre in the bay of Faliro which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park. The Part has beautiful views overlooking the Bay and is great to visit for a walk, cycling or with small kids.
Small museum with nice outdoor Cafe.
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Numismatisch Museum
12 El. Venizelou
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Small museum with nice outdoor Cafe.

Shopping

Flee market for quirky finds from souvenirs to furniture, food & army surplus.
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Vlooienmarkt van Monastiraki
2 Ifestou
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Flee market for quirky finds from souvenirs to furniture, food & army surplus.
Central market selling Fish, meat & produce, great for people watching and photos.
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Varvakios Central Municipal Market
42 Athinas
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Central market selling Fish, meat & produce, great for people watching and photos.