Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Mavros Gatos (ο μαύρος γατος)
Try fried zucchini with tzatziki, stuffed tomatoes, mousaka, pastitsio or some pie (cheese-pie, spinach-pie) for lunch. In the evening you can add grilled meat. The food is delicious and the price is about 15 Euro per person. English spoken.
tel. 210 7236903
http://www.mavrosgatos.gr/
Polemonos 4
4 PolemonosMavros Gatos (ο μαύρος γατος)
Try fried zucchini with tzatziki, stuffed tomatoes, mousaka, pastitsio or some pie (cheese-pie, spinach-pie) for lunch. In the evening you can add grilled meat. The food is delicious and the price is about 15 Euro per person. English spoken.
tel. 210 7236903
http://www.mavrosgatos.gr/
The Black Sheep or Το Μαύρο Πρόβατο
Excellent Greek cuisine, rather upscale atmosphere. Pick it for lunch because it may be rather difficult to find a table for dinner. However if you wish to make a reservation: 210 7223466. Price approx. 20 Euro per person.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TomavroprovatotouPressCafe/
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Arrianou 31
31 ArrianouThe Black Sheep or Το Μαύρο Πρόβατο
Excellent Greek cuisine, rather upscale atmosphere. Pick it for lunch because it may be rather difficult to find a table for dinner. However if you wish to make a reservation: 210 7223466. Price approx. 20 Euro per person.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TomavroprovatotouPressCafe/
Musique Cafe and More
You can start by drinking your coffee or having a drink and you can also have lunch or dinner. International cuisine. A rather crowed place.
tel. 210 7238900
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MusiqueCafeandmore
Arrianou 37
37 ArrianouMusique Cafe and More
You can start by drinking your coffee or having a drink and you can also have lunch or dinner. International cuisine. A rather crowed place.
tel. 210 7238900
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MusiqueCafeandmore
Aerostato (Air balloon)
Situated on a square with other cafes around it. People sit at leisure and enjoy their coffee, their cold beer or their drink. You can order salads, smaller dishes and snacks. Sometimes there is live music. It's a place where culture lovers like hanging out.
tel. 210 7241116
FB: https://www.facebook.com/CafeAerostato
Ptolemeon 4
4 PtolemeonAerostato (Air balloon)
Situated on a square with other cafes around it. People sit at leisure and enjoy their coffee, their cold beer or their drink. You can order salads, smaller dishes and snacks. Sometimes there is live music. It's a place where culture lovers like hanging out.
tel. 210 7241116
FB: https://www.facebook.com/CafeAerostato
On the square in front of your door. Convenient for coffee if you feel too lazy to make any yourself!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Obsession-Cafe/221609274517341
Pl. Mesologgiou 2
2 Platia MesologgiouOn the square in front of your door. Convenient for coffee if you feel too lazy to make any yourself!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Obsession-Cafe/221609274517341
Mezedadiko
Small dishes to escort your ouzo or your tsipouro. Great meat-balls, saganaki (fried cheese) and french fries. Live music in between. Very sunny in the morning. You can always hang out and have your coffee there before you take off to do your sight-seeing or your shopping.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mezedadiko
Pl. Mesologgiou 5
5 Platia MesologgiouMezedadiko
Small dishes to escort your ouzo or your tsipouro. Great meat-balls, saganaki (fried cheese) and french fries. Live music in between. Very sunny in the morning. You can always hang out and have your coffee there before you take off to do your sight-seeing or your shopping.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mezedadiko
O tsompanakos
Traditional Greek tavern since 1954. Favorite spot for several politicians and athletes. Lamb chops are a must. The place is nowhere central, however very well known.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tsompanakos/
Anakreontos 2
2 AnakreontosO tsompanakos
Traditional Greek tavern since 1954. Favorite spot for several politicians and athletes. Lamb chops are a must. The place is nowhere central, however very well known.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tsompanakos/
Ciao Italia is a 24-hour-coffee shop/bistro/restaurant with a variety of coffee, pastry, pasta and pizza.
http://www.ciaoitalia.gr/en/
Spirou Merkouri 4
4 Spirou MerkouriCiao Italia is a 24-hour-coffee shop/bistro/restaurant with a variety of coffee, pastry, pasta and pizza.
http://www.ciaoitalia.gr/en/
Eftichidou 32
32 EftichidouBig bakery with a large variety of bread, sweets and pastry.
The nearest bakery in the neighborhood. Traditional bakery that has been there for the past 40 years.
Astidamantos 5
5 AstidamantosThe nearest bakery in the neighborhood. Traditional bakery that has been there for the past 40 years.
Kyra Zoi
Great sea-food. Try shrimps with garlic sauce, stuffed vine leaves, steamed mussels, octopus and lots of other yummy things! Price around 15 euro per person.
Pl. Anagenniseos 5
5 Platia AnagenniseosKyra Zoi
Great sea-food. Try shrimps with garlic sauce, stuffed vine leaves, steamed mussels, octopus and lots of other yummy things! Price around 15 euro per person.
Sightseeing
It's easy to walk to Syntagma Square (or else Constitution Square) from home. It's a 20-25 minute walk. Go to the Old Royal Palace, which today is the Hellenic Parliament. The Palace was completed in 1843. You should watch the switch of the presidential guard every hour sharp. If you happen to be in the city on a Sunday, be there at 11 in the morning. The switch is spectacular.
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Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosIt's easy to walk to Syntagma Square (or else Constitution Square) from home. It's a 20-25 minute walk. Go to the Old Royal Palace, which today is the Hellenic Parliament. The Palace was completed in 1843. You should watch the switch of the presidential guard every hour sharp. If you happen to be in the city on a Sunday, be there at 11 in the morning. The switch is spectacular.
Once you decide to walk through the National Garden, you can also see Zappion. an impressive neoclassical building currently serving as conference center.
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Zappio Megaro
Once you decide to walk through the National Garden, you can also see Zappion. an impressive neoclassical building currently serving as conference center.
The Olympic Stadium where the Olympic Games were revived in 1896.
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Stadion Panathinaiko
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe Olympic Stadium where the Olympic Games were revived in 1896.
A hill in the middle of the city with magnificent view over the entire city. A small chappel is on top of the hill. You can either walk up or use the funicular. If you decide to enjoy the view combining it with dinner, the price is 40-50 per person...
4η ΛΥΚΑΒΗΤΤΟΥ
A hill in the middle of the city with magnificent view over the entire city. A small chappel is on top of the hill. You can either walk up or use the funicular. If you decide to enjoy the view combining it with dinner, the price is 40-50 per person...
The remains of an enormous ancient temple. Only 15 of the originally 104 Corinthian columns are still there but they are worth the visit. You could combine this visit with the Panathenaic Stadium and Zappion.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
The remains of an enormous ancient temple. Only 15 of the originally 104 Corinthian columns are still there but they are worth the visit. You could combine this visit with the Panathenaic Stadium and Zappion.
A small part of the Plaka, directly at the bottom of the Acropolis rock, built by islanders of Santorini and Anafi in the 19th century. They were brought to Athens by King Otto for the erection of the Royal Palace, so they created their own little village that reminded them of their islands; tiny streets, white-washed walls and flowers in their little yards. A picturesque sight that you will definitely love.
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Anafiotika
A small part of the Plaka, directly at the bottom of the Acropolis rock, built by islanders of Santorini and Anafi in the 19th century. They were brought to Athens by King Otto for the erection of the Royal Palace, so they created their own little village that reminded them of their islands; tiny streets, white-washed walls and flowers in their little yards. A picturesque sight that you will definitely love.
The heart of ancient Athens. It used to be the cultural, commercial, administrative and financial center of the city. There is evidence of its existence as early as 3000 BC as a residential area. It became a public area in the 6th century BC.
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Agora van Athene
24 AdrianouThe heart of ancient Athens. It used to be the cultural, commercial, administrative and financial center of the city. There is evidence of its existence as early as 3000 BC as a residential area. It became a public area in the 6th century BC.
The Presidential Residence right opposite the National Gardens. It used to be the Royal Palace until the change of the constitution. The Prime-Minister's residence is exactly on the other corner. You will know because of the police always standing there...
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Presidential Palace
2 Vasileos Georgiou BThe Presidential Residence right opposite the National Gardens. It used to be the Royal Palace until the change of the constitution. The Prime-Minister's residence is exactly on the other corner. You will know because of the police always standing there...
Essentials
Spirou Merkouri 38
38 Spirou MerkouriAB
A super-market with variety of things you may need.
Formionos 23
23 FormionosA bigger super-market in the neighborhood.
Ifikratous 2
2 IfikratousFresh fruit and vegetables.
Astidamantos 21
21 AstidamantosPharmacy right next door.
Aristarchou 6-8
6-8 AristarchouExcellent hair-dresser salon.
Parks & Nature
The former Royal Garden - now National Garden. When you decide to walk to Syntagma Square, pick the walk through the National Garden. You will probably feel that you are not in the city anymore.
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Nationale tuin
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasThe former Royal Garden - now National Garden. When you decide to walk to Syntagma Square, pick the walk through the National Garden. You will probably feel that you are not in the city anymore.
Shopping
Stroll straight down the street through the Square in front of the Parliament. You will find lots of shops of all kinds, mainly clothing, shoes, cosmetics. Ermou Street is paved so you won't be bothered by traffic.
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Ermou
ErmouStroll straight down the street through the Square in front of the Parliament. You will find lots of shops of all kinds, mainly clothing, shoes, cosmetics. Ermou Street is paved so you won't be bothered by traffic.
Drinks & Nightlife
Utopia Cafe-Bar
Situated at a square near the Caravel Hotel. Coffee and drinks, djs and parties rather often.
You will find other interesting spots at the same square.
Antinoros 40
40 AntinorosUtopia Cafe-Bar
Situated at a square near the Caravel Hotel. Coffee and drinks, djs and parties rather often.
You will find other interesting spots at the same square.
Arts & Culture
Under the Acropolis. An excellent museum with unique exhibits. A real must if you haven't been there.
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Akropolismuseum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouUnder the Acropolis. An excellent museum with unique exhibits. A real must if you haven't been there.
A must for every visitor! Built in the 5th century BC during the time Pericles ruled Athens and still standing to welcome our guests.
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Akropolis van Athene
A must for every visitor! Built in the 5th century BC during the time Pericles ruled Athens and still standing to welcome our guests.