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

Koumoundourou Coast
Koumoundourou Coast

Just a step away from the Metro station "Faliro" and the Peace & Friendship Stadium (S.E.F. - greek: Stadio Eirinis kai Filias) is the area of Mikrolimano (previously known as Tourkolimano).

Head Wreaths & Bonbons in Athens
Head Wreaths & Bonbons in Athens

Wedding crowns were founded in ancient Greece and the tradition has continued until this day. During the Byzantium Era, these wreaths were the symbols of royalty and thus they looked like royal crowns. It was considered that, with marriage, a new kingdom was created: the home and the family of the two newlyweds.

Collections of the Frissiras Museum
Collections of the Frissiras Museum

The Frissiras Museum in Plaka permanently showcases the paintings of an impressive number of over 3,000 works. The art comes mainly from greek and european artists.

Art & Souvenirs in Athens
Art & Souvenirs in Athens

A beautiful souvenir, a museum replica statue, or a piece of antique furniture from Greece is not only a beautiful souvenir or gift but can also be a value-enhancing investment.

Panagia Spiliotissa Church
Panagia Spiliotissa Church

Also known as Chrysospiliotissa. Above the Dionysus Theater, during the Byzantine Era, a cave (spilia) housed for the first time the church of Panagia Spilotissa.

Airport & Central Attica
Airport & Central Attica

The "Eleftherios Venizelos" Airport of Athens is located in the Municipality of Spata-Artemida. Thus the surrounding area has flourished in the past decade to provide hospitality and entertainment to visitors that are either passing through for a few hours or for those making a fantastic shopping day of it!

Agioi Apostoloi Church
Agioi Apostoloi Church

The church Agioi Apostoloi was built during 1000-1025 near the south entrance of the archaeological area of Ancient Agora.

American Style Cusine & Burgers in Athens
American Style Cusine & Burgers in Athens

A true crossroad of continents, cultures and worlds, Athens could not but be proud of the wide variety of tastes that can offer.

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

Danae Anesiadou exhibition D-POSSESSIONS
May
19
Sun
Rockabilly Boogies / Dj Buddy67s
May
23
Thu
''The Last Lunch'' by Yoel Wulfhart at Theatre of the NO
May
19
Sun
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

By the Glass (Wine Bar)

A historic building of 1825 has been converted into an atmospheric wine bar equipped with a state of art wine machine that can serve up to 80 different wine labels as if they were just opened, with the Coravin method. Discover the secrets of wine more

ArtZone42

ArtZone42, located in Pagrati on Vasileos Konstantinos Avenue, was founded in 2007 and supports and promotes creators of art from Greece and abroad. In the small but fine gallery there are always exhibitions and art talks. more

Balthazar Athens

This restaurant is located in a beautiful neoclassical villa in Ampelokipoi. During the summer months, diners can relax in the fantastic courtyard and feel like they are in an oasis in the middle of the great city. Since 1973, "Balthazar" is one of 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

Ekavi (Backgammon & Chess)

Check out this shop near Syntagma Square. Open since 1974, this is the legitimate place to pick up tavli (def. 'backgammon'), chess or checker boards made of fine ivory and wood, even in metal and marble form. No one is a bigger specialist in this more

Anatol Jewelry

The Anatol company has been in the jewelry field since 1974 and offers a large collection of modern and classic designs. You will be impressed by the variety of the showcases and the store windows. This jewelry line is loved both in Greece and abroad more

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is a synonym of the luxurious lifestyle. The brand was founded in 1854 in France and in this store on Voukourestiou Street you will find high quality Leather Goods & Accessories, Women's & Men's shoes, Watches, Fine Jewelry and more

Erska Hardware Store

Since 1992, the German company Erska A.E. (KS Tools) has been offering state-of-the-art, reliable, innovative solutions and intelligent tools for all daily growing technological requirements. Quality, ergonomics, and favorable prices ensure the good more

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