Guidebook for Athina
Essentials
ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ
57 PapadiamantopoulouΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος
151 LenormanGalaxías
35 Leof. EleftheriasΦούρνος ΒΕΝΕΤΗ
15 Agiou AlexandrouBAKERY SHOP
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ManoliassasGetting Around
Tram station, 1' walking from the house.The tram connects the house with town center (Syntagma square), Akropolis and the Athenean Riviera (15' distance from the house).
Mpaknana
MpaknanaTram station, 1' walking from the house.The tram connects the house with town center (Syntagma square), Akropolis and the Athenean Riviera (15' distance from the house).
Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosThe city center
Omonoia
Omonia, the old city center
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice spot to calm at nights with tasty snacks with a view of Acropolis and next to the Ancient Agora.
Adrianou 33
33 AdrianouA nice spot to calm at nights with tasty snacks with a view of Acropolis and next to the Ancient Agora.
Akanthus Summer Club
Leoforos PoseidonosThe well-known night club by the sea.
A great choice both for coffee in the evening and for cocktails at night right next to the beach!
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Peñarrubia Lounge
20 Leof. PoseidonosA great choice both for coffee in the evening and for cocktails at night right next to the beach!
For something more alternative in the most alternative district of the city.
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Μαύρος Γάτος
KolettiFor something more alternative in the most alternative district of the city.
Spira
5 ΜεσολογγίουA nice place to calm in the night with very cheap prices
Barazz is a musical hangout with drinks, nice music on the speakers and plenty of live shows, theme parties (70s, 80s) and karaoke nights!!!And low prices!!!!
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barazz
61 Theodoritou VresthenisBarazz is a musical hangout with drinks, nice music on the speakers and plenty of live shows, theme parties (70s, 80s) and karaoke nights!!!And low prices!!!!
Stavrós tou Nótou
37 TharipouFor those who love quality music.
Food Scene
Simply homemade
11 25is MartiouDelicious food in low prices, also in N. Smyrni's square.
Amigos
65 KiprouTasty mexican food.
Therapeutērio
41 KidantidonDelicious greek food, in low prices.
Καρδερίνα / Karderina
67 KallisthenousFor food and greek meze with ouzo in low prices.
For the famous greek confectionery. You have to try the Sweet of Love!!
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Σερμπετόσπιτο
1 Pl. IroonFor the famous greek confectionery. You have to try the Sweet of Love!!
Bar.B.Q
46 Leof. El. VenizelouNice burgers.
Classical family tavern, serving mummified food, in brave portions and good prices. Basically it is famous for its roasts: steaks, sausages and burgers, well-baked and grilled on the grill.In the end, they will offer you fluffy donuts, honey or chocolate. Αgia paraskevi tram stop, 8' from the apt.
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Myrtia
55 AidiniouClassical family tavern, serving mummified food, in brave portions and good prices. Basically it is famous for its roasts: steaks, sausages and burgers, well-baked and grilled on the grill.In the end, they will offer you fluffy donuts, honey or chocolate. Αgia paraskevi tram stop, 8' from the apt.
A meeting place for all people in the area. When Mondo does not get out in the beautiful yard in the summer months, has a beautiful interior space to enjoy with your quiet the extraordinary coffee or a hot chocolate. Mondo also has snacks for escorts, while we especially like our club sandwich and crisp waffles.And ofcourse low prices!!!!
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Mondo Coffee & drink
54 KassomouliA meeting place for all people in the area. When Mondo does not get out in the beautiful yard in the summer months, has a beautiful interior space to enjoy with your quiet the extraordinary coffee or a hot chocolate. Mondo also has snacks for escorts, while we especially like our club sandwich and crisp waffles.And ofcourse low prices!!!!
Sightseeing
The famous AKROPOLIS designed by Periklis in 5th cen. b.C.
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Akropolis van Athene
The famous AKROPOLIS designed by Periklis in 5th cen. b.C.
Agora van Athene
24 AdrianouThe past of ancient Athens.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The tallest spot in Athens with a small church on top of it waits for you to visit it
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Uitzichtpunt Mount Lycabettus
The tallest spot in Athens with a small church on top of it waits for you to visit it
The old university of Athens with incredible structure just outside the metro station of ''Panepistimio''.
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University station
The old university of Athens with incredible structure just outside the metro station of ''Panepistimio''.
A big modern structure really close to the sea with great view from the top
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultureel Centrum
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouA big modern structure really close to the sea with great view from the top
Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Ειρήνης
36 AiolouThe first cathedral of Athens with remarcable decoration.
The oldest neighborhood of Athens, under Akropolis hill.An island in the city.
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousThe oldest neighborhood of Athens, under Akropolis hill.An island in the city.
Thiseio
The teal life of the city happens there.
Anafiotika is a picturesque, lively neighborhood of Athens that is perched on the north-eastern side of the Acropolis rock, on the edge of the Plaka district.The district was created in the middle of the 19th century, when workers from Anafi were settled in the area, who had come to Athens to work as builders in the city rebuilding and the construction of Otto's palaces.The neighborhood was built according to typical Cycladic architecture, and even nowadays gives to visitors the feel of Greek islands in the heart of the city, with white walls and small spaces, usually with the presence of bougainvillea flowers. Houses are small and mostly cubic!!!! Must to visit!!!!
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Anafiotika
Anafiotika is a picturesque, lively neighborhood of Athens that is perched on the north-eastern side of the Acropolis rock, on the edge of the Plaka district.The district was created in the middle of the 19th century, when workers from Anafi were settled in the area, who had come to Athens to work as builders in the city rebuilding and the construction of Otto's palaces.The neighborhood was built according to typical Cycladic architecture, and even nowadays gives to visitors the feel of Greek islands in the heart of the city, with white walls and small spaces, usually with the presence of bougainvillea flowers. Houses are small and mostly cubic!!!! Must to visit!!!!
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street is a pedestrian street, named after Dionysius Areopagitis, the first Athenian who embraced Christianity from the preaching of Apostle Paul, according to the Acts of the Apostles. Near the street is the entrance of the ancient theater of Dionysus. On the south side is the Acropolis Museum and a luxurious residential district with luxurious apartment blocks and mansions. Close to the end of the road is the entrance of the Attic Herod Conservatory.
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou AreopagitouDionysiou Areopagitou Street is a pedestrian street, named after Dionysius Areopagitis, the first Athenian who embraced Christianity from the preaching of Apostle Paul, according to the Acts of the Apostles. Near the street is the entrance of the ancient theater of Dionysus. On the south side is the Acropolis Museum and a luxurious residential district with luxurious apartment blocks and mansions. Close to the end of the road is the entrance of the Attic Herod Conservatory.
Pnyka is the location - area where the Church of the Municipality was convened, ie the Assembly of the Athenians, in Ancient Athens, from the 6th century to the end of the 4th century BC. It is located in the middle of the Acropolis and the Muses or Philopappou Hill From the ancient footsteps of this sacred space were spoken by great politicians, generals and orators such as Themistocles, Aristides, Pericles, Demosthenes, Aischinis, but also in modern times Theodoros Kolokotronis
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Pnyx
Pnyka is the location - area where the Church of the Municipality was convened, ie the Assembly of the Athenians, in Ancient Athens, from the 6th century to the end of the 4th century BC. It is located in the middle of the Acropolis and the Muses or Philopappou Hill From the ancient footsteps of this sacred space were spoken by great politicians, generals and orators such as Themistocles, Aristides, Pericles, Demosthenes, Aischinis, but also in modern times Theodoros Kolokotronis
Philopappou Hill or Mousson Hill or Sengio Hill is the hill of Athens across from the Acropolis. It is linked to the hills of the Observatory (Nymph Hill) and Pnyx. At its top there is the Philopappou monument built by Philopappos during the Roman period and gave its name to the hill. Around the Philopappou Hill is the homonymous district as well as the Koukaki, Asyrmatos, Petralona and Acropolis districts. On the south side of the hill there is also Dora Stratou Theater.
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Filopappouheuvel
215 ΦυλήςPhilopappou Hill or Mousson Hill or Sengio Hill is the hill of Athens across from the Acropolis. It is linked to the hills of the Observatory (Nymph Hill) and Pnyx. At its top there is the Philopappou monument built by Philopappos during the Roman period and gave its name to the hill. Around the Philopappou Hill is the homonymous district as well as the Koukaki, Asyrmatos, Petralona and Acropolis districts. On the south side of the hill there is also Dora Stratou Theater.
Next to the ancient market, in the THISSIO, under the Acropolis. For breakfast and coffee early in the morning, beer, wine or greek mezedes with tsipouro or uso at noon and drinks and cocktails in the evening. All the real life of the city is here!!!Must to visit!!!!
Adrianou
AdrianouNext to the ancient market, in the THISSIO, under the Acropolis. For breakfast and coffee early in the morning, beer, wine or greek mezedes with tsipouro or uso at noon and drinks and cocktails in the evening. All the real life of the city is here!!!Must to visit!!!!
The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is a stadium in Athens, which is located east of Zappeion and north of the Ardettus hill, through which the river Ilissos passes. At the Panathenaic Stadium, the first Olympic Games took place in 1896.
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Stadion Panathinaiko
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is a stadium in Athens, which is located east of Zappeion and north of the Ardettus hill, through which the river Ilissos passes. At the Panathenaic Stadium, the first Olympic Games took place in 1896.
The small district of Psirri is located in the historical center of Athens and is one of the oldest districts of the city. Spreading around Psyrri Square or Iroon Square is a picturesque and historic neighborhood full of shops, restaurants / taverns and bars.Must to visit!!!!
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Psyri
MiaouliThe small district of Psirri is located in the historical center of Athens and is one of the oldest districts of the city. Spreading around Psyrri Square or Iroon Square is a picturesque and historic neighborhood full of shops, restaurants / taverns and bars.Must to visit!!!!
The Orthodox Cathedral of Athens, dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, is located at the Mitropoleos Square on the homonymous street. Its construction began in 1842 and was completed in 1862. The temple type is a cruciform three-aisled basilica with a dome. In the interior of the temple, in the marble larnaca that is the work of Giannoulis Halepas, the relic of the nationalist Patriarch Gregory E, as well as of Agia Filothei of Athens, is preserved. Access to the temple is made by Metro stations Syntagma and Monastiraki.
Mētropolē
The Orthodox Cathedral of Athens, dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, is located at the Mitropoleos Square on the homonymous street. Its construction began in 1842 and was completed in 1862. The temple type is a cruciform three-aisled basilica with a dome. In the interior of the temple, in the marble larnaca that is the work of Giannoulis Halepas, the relic of the nationalist Patriarch Gregory E, as well as of Agia Filothei of Athens, is preserved. Access to the temple is made by Metro stations Syntagma and Monastiraki.
The First Cemetery of Athens is the oldest cemetery in Athens. It is considered very important for the fact that there are many famous Greek people who have distinguished themselves in the past few years in the field of letters, arts and politics, as well as from historical and artistic point of view, as it includes sculptures of great value.There are guided tours inside.The First Cemetery is at the end of Anapafseos Street, on a hill south of the Panathenaic Stadium and beyond Ilissos. It is full of pine and cypress trees. Its total area is 170 acres.
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The First Cemetery of Athens is the oldest cemetery in Athens. It is considered very important for the fact that there are many famous Greek people who have distinguished themselves in the past few years in the field of letters, arts and politics, as well as from historical and artistic point of view, as it includes sculptures of great value.There are guided tours inside.The First Cemetery is at the end of Anapafseos Street, on a hill south of the Panathenaic Stadium and beyond Ilissos. It is full of pine and cypress trees. Its total area is 170 acres.
The Adrian's Gate (or the Adrian's Arch) is a monumental gate that resembles a Roman triumphal arch. This gate was constructed to commemorate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and to be honored for his many benefacts in the city, on the occasion of dedicating an adjacent temple to 131-132 AD It is not sure who has commissioned her construction.
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Boog van Hadrianus
50 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasThe Adrian's Gate (or the Adrian's Arch) is a monumental gate that resembles a Roman triumphal arch. This gate was constructed to commemorate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and to be honored for his many benefacts in the city, on the occasion of dedicating an adjacent temple to 131-132 AD It is not sure who has commissioned her construction.
Everything Else
Archeologische site van Keramikos
148 ErmouThe past in front our eyes.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
National Historical Museum
13 StadiouThe greek parliament right in the heart of the greek capital city.
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Parlement van Griekenland
2 ΒουλήςThe greek parliament right in the heart of the greek capital city.
A big shopping mall, accessible by metro in the station of ''Agios Dimitrios''
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Athens Metro Mall
276 Par. Leof. VouliagmenisA big shopping mall, accessible by metro in the station of ''Agios Dimitrios''
A place where expensive yachts and ships anchor. You defenitely have to check out the sunset there.
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Marina Floisvos
A place where expensive yachts and ships anchor. You defenitely have to check out the sunset there.
Omonoia
Omonia, the old city center
One of the most well known and notorious places of Athens. It is great for exploration and walking among the alleys but be sure to take care of your personal items.
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Monastiráki
One of the most well known and notorious places of Athens. It is great for exploration and walking among the alleys but be sure to take care of your personal items.
A big modern structure really close to the sea with great view from the top
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultureel Centrum
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouA big modern structure really close to the sea with great view from the top
Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Ειρήνης
36 AiolouThe first cathedral of Athens with remarcable decoration.
The oldest neighborhood of Athens, under Akropolis hill.An island in the city.
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousThe oldest neighborhood of Athens, under Akropolis hill.An island in the city.
Arts & Culture
The most important museum ( after Akropolis) in Athens.A place must to see and to remember.
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Nationaal Archeologisch Museum
44 28is Oktovriou The most important museum ( after Akropolis) in Athens.A place must to see and to remember.
Athens War Museum
2-4 Rizari The National War museum of Athens
The most modern museum of Athens with remarkable ancient findings , critical for Greece's culture.
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ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟ ΑΚΡΟΠΟΛΗΣ
The most modern museum of Athens with remarkable ancient findings , critical for Greece's culture.
For the special performances and the famous festival every summer till september.
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Odeon van Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouFor the special performances and the famous festival every summer till september.
One from the oldest museum in Athens with exceptional exhibits and collections.A place must to see.
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosOne from the oldest museum in Athens with exceptional exhibits and collections.A place must to see.
The Byzantine and Christian Museum of Athens includes separate finds of the Byzantine period and is a real jewel for the capital !!
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Byzantine and Christian Museum
22 Leof. Vasilissis SofiasThe Byzantine and Christian Museum of Athens includes separate finds of the Byzantine period and is a real jewel for the capital !!