Sunday, 19 May 2024
Acropolis Museum with free entrance on International Museum Day
Acropolis Museum with free entrance on International Museum Day

It will also stay open longer, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., while the restaurant will be serving until midnight.  As on every weekend, visitors can enjoy the gallery tour “Saturday in the Museum with 20+1 masterpieces,” where archaeologists reveal the stories behind selected masterpieces.  To register for a spot on th...

Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for 3 missing
Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for 3 missing

A coastguard official said the migrants were rescued by commercial vessels and a Greek navy helicopter some 27 nautical miles southwest of Crete. It was not clear what happened to their boat, the official told Reuters on condition of anonymity, adding that a search and rescue operation for the missing was under way...

Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey
Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey

Police acted on an international warrant and arrested the 29-year old man on Friday last week following an initial tipoff by the Turkish intelligence service. Turkey has also issued 14 arrest warrants against him, sources said, adding that the extradition process had been initiated. The man was named as Ramaza...

Event with theme "Olympism and the Olympic Truce, sport in the service of peace" was held at UNESCO HQ
Event with theme "Olympism and the Olympic Truce, sport in the service of peace" was held at UNESCO HQ

An event on "Olympism and the Olympic Truce, sport in the service of peace" took place on Wednesday, May 15th, at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, under the auspices of the Permanent Representatives of Greece and France to UNESCO, Giorgos Koumoutsakou and Philippe Frank.

Brief clashes erupt after pro-Palestinian march to Israeli embassy in Athens
Brief clashes erupt after pro-Palestinian march to Israeli embassy in Athens

Greek police clashed with protesters after a pro-Palestinian march to the Israeli embassy in Athens on Wednesday, Reuters witnesses and police officials said.

Fire erupts again in western Athens
Fire erupts again in western Athens

Strong firefighting forces mobilized Wednesday against a fire in the western Athenian suburb of Aigaleo, burning low vegetation.

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ATHENS GUIDE

Collections of the War Museum
Collections of the War Museum

The exhibition areas of the War Museum of Greece span over 4 floors and display images of Hellenic history from antiquity to present time.

Hills & Mountains
Hills & Mountains

If you have ever been in even-level cities, you should have notices that they lack points offering view. This may be the essential difference from the cities with hypsometrical ranges and fortunately Athens belongs to the later.

Collections of the Railway Museum
Collections of the Railway Museum

The museum has a collection of items related to the history of rail transport in Greece. The Athens Railway Museum takes you back to the early days to the mode of this transportation, via 6 halls.

Golden Visa Offices in Athens
Golden Visa Offices in Athens

Greece offers a very promising Golden Visa Program. This is a type of residence visa that offers additional benefits. It is an investment program that guarantees investors from non-European countries a visa-free entry into the European Schengen area. This also applies to the family of investors.

Halandri
Halandri

Halandri is a northern suburb of Athens that, in ancient times was called "Flea", meaning land rich in vegetation and consisted of small settlements. During the Ottoman rule, it was renamed Halandri, taking its name from the region's great landlord, Hala.

Universities in Athens
Universities in Athens

As far as visitors to the city (especially those from foreign countries) are concerned, it should be noted that universities in Athens take part in most of the foreign exchange programs available.

Cinemas in Athens
Cinemas in Athens

Any and all cinema lovers would not be able to imagine themselves without immediate access to the big screen in one way or another. Athens has a special way to treat those who love full feature films.

Sightseeing in Voula & Vouliagmeni
Sightseeing in Voula & Vouliagmeni

The route of the Athens Tram, with which you can go along the entire Athenian Riviera, ends in Voula. The suburb offers lots of fun and action.

ATHENS LIFESTYLE

Gastronomy in Athens
Gastronomy in Athens

When recalling the Athens of many years ago, we remember a less outlandish manner of the life led then. The change in this situation can only be positive from a gastronomic point of view.

Nightlife in Athens
Nightlife in Athens

Athens by night is something that has made the city famous for many decades. For someone to be able to state that they know about going out in Athens, they must have visited dozens of the most well known venues in the valley and surrounding areas.

Shopping in Athens
Shopping in Athens

Like all major metropolitan areas, the City of Athens has much to offer visitors in the way of shopping. We panelled Greek consumers to discover their preferences and experiences with the international chains that operate in the country in recent years.

Sporting Activities in Athens
Sporting Activities in Athens

In the country that gave birth to the Olympic Games, there are a large number of stadiums, athletic clubs, training centers and sports courts - many of which host major international athletic events.

Wellness in Athens
Wellness in Athens

Taking care of oneself has become somewhat of a priority in Athens – a city that not only followed the trends of all other major metropolitan areas but might have possibly surpassed many of them.

Entertainment in Athens
Entertainment in Athens

Want to have fun? The cinema's and fun parks of Athens are definitely the places to check out when you just want to get away from it all.

Outdoor & Nature
Outdoor & Nature

Athens is a city of great outdoors with many activities and opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife in a mild Mediterranean climate.

ATHENS EVENTS

Deerhoof at Temple
May
21
Tue
Andreas Nikolaidis exhibition "Shadows of Fire"
May
19
Sun
Theodoros Kourentzis "Utopia"
May
20
Mon
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
25
Sat
No More Fake Disco with Sadar Bahar
May
19
Sun
RedRoom Nights
May
19
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
May
19
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Peri Lesvou

On Athinas Street, between Omonoia Square and Monastiraki Square, there is the grocery store of Peri Lesvos. Authentic traditional products from Lesvos and Limnos from pasta, honey, ouzo and wines to cosmetics made by the hands of Island’s more

Villa Grigio 46 (Bar & Restaurant)

Inside a beautiful courtyard with trees and an interior space of minimalistic aesthetics with a half-light, there is the "Villa Grigio 46" - an ideal destination for an evening outing. Here you will discover fine wines from Italy and Greece. more

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer has a large variety of clothes, shoes, accessories, coats, jackets, sweaters and pajamas.. You come here to get a pair of pantyhose and end up buying a body lotion, a bra, cute slippers and you still feel a little stingy. more

360 Cocktail Bar

360 Cocktail Bar is a breathtaking cocktail bar located directly on Monastiraki Square - in the corner building of Ifaistou Street. Go upstairs and enjoy a drink from a list of 70 inspiring cocktails, with the suplement of the Monastiraki Square and more

Boutique de la Parfumerie

In the Boutique de la Parfumerie you can find all the perfumes of well-known brands such as Bulgary, Burberry, Chanel, Kenzo, Giorgio Armani, Issey Miyake with a price under 10€ for 30 ml. All perfumes are exclusively Eau de Perfume, have 100% more

Cycladic Cafe & Restaurant

The Cycladic Cafe at the Museum of Cycladic Art, is a small atrium located on the floor level, towards the back of the building. The water fountain, with mosaic flooring, exudes relaxation while visitor can grab a light meal. more

Kombologadiko

This family business has great experience in gift articles, especially Komboloi (def. worry beads). Find a large selection of handmade worry beads of every kind and size with value ranging between 5 to 5,000 Euros in an exceptional store. more

Bar Bee Kiou (Burger Restaurant)

This restaurant offers juicy steaks and creative burgers creations. The owner Michalis Mantzouranis decided that his love for cooking should become reality and opened the "BAR BEE KIOU" in Piraeus in 2013. The philosophy: Quality is the recipe. more

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