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

Shopping for Home & Garden
Shopping for Home & Garden

Many who have a garden appreciate this. Where to find garden furniture or designs objects in Athens?

The Greek National Theater today
The Greek National Theater today

The National Theater finally became a legal entity governed by private lawʼ in 1994. Along with its new legal status, the National Theater has a new Director, Nikos Kourkoulos.

Kolonaki
Kolonaki

The area of Kolonaki is located north-east of Syntagma Square. Its name is derived from the Greek word «Κολωνάκι», meaning "Little Column" – which is a 2 meter column actually found in the main square.

Greek Figures of the 19th Century
Greek Figures of the 19th Century

Resistance fighters of 1821, but also architects who left behind extensive constructions in Athens are among the important personalities of the 19th Century for Greece.

Shopping on Valaoritou Street
Shopping on Valaoritou Street

Valaoritou Street is a side street off the expensive Voukourestiou shopping street. Valaoritou Street is not very long, and offers several cafes and restaurants, a beautiful hotel, and a few shops, which also, as on Voukourestiou Street, offer products from the luxury segment.

Marathon Archaeological Museum
Marathon Archaeological Museum

The Marathon Museum was founded in 1975 and lies dominant in an idyllic location within close distance to the renown tumulus of Marathon. The museum's exhibits cover the ages of the Prehistoric to the late Roman eras.

Athens in Summer
Athens in Summer

There is no doubt that Athens is at its best in Summer when life moves out into the open air with cafes, restaurants, and bars serving customers on roof gardens, courtyards, and even on sidestreets, allowing you to savor the balmy weather and moonlit sky.

Athens - Walk and shop a little bit history
Athens - Walk and shop a little bit history

This tour will bring you closer to the historic areas of Monastiraki and Psiri. We will show you some very interesting places, stunning buildings, great places to eat & drink and some really unique shopping places.

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

Truckfighters Live at An
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Penelope Morut ''Emotional Dogs'' in Bios
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"Yiannis Moralis. A tour of Athens" exhibition at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
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Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
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No More Fake Disco with Sadar Bahar
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Mixer Latin Night
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RedRoom Nights
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ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The Scent

This temple of beauty comes at highly attractive prices with raw materials from natural ingredients. Bottles, perfumes, handmade soaps, fragrant creams for the body and hands, lip glosses, oils and salts. Many small gifts and articles for the more

Attica - The Department Store

Attica - The Department Store hosts over 360 shops and an array of over 860 designer names – with sectors of complete women’s, men’s, children’s fashion, homeware, accessories, cosmetics, café and restaurant. more

Capanna Trattoria (Italian Restaurant)

This pizzeria / trattoria was designed with the starting point of experiencing outdoor dining. Therefore, when the weather is warm enough, the floor to ceiling windows can slide upwards allowing the restaurant to spill out onto the pavement - giving more

Loumidis (Coffee Roastery)

One of the most famous coffee grinders in Greece! The traditional brand "Loumidis" offers fresh Greek coffee since 1920. If you are lover of coffee, the mere smell will convince you of its quality. more

Kiosky's Convenience Store

Kiosky's Convenience Stores is a chain of mini supermarkets in Athens and surrounding areas serving more than 100,000 customers daily. They combine both in-store and online shopping with delivery to home or hotel. more

Hill Athens (Cafe & Restaurant)

Hill Athens is a café, wine bar & restaurant, located in Thissio. During the morning hours, it offers coffee, brunch specialties, and delicious desserts. In the evening, a delicious menu with selected dishes. The roof is fitting for cocktails with a more

Miran Delicatessen

If you like to eat real pastrami and soutzouki, you must go there. Grandfather Miran, the first owner, hails from Konstantinoupolis and knows delicacies and delights. They offer many local products such as spices, cheeses, meats and delicacies from small Greek producers. more

Pyrgos Petreza

The 62-acre family Vineyard of Belmpa mainly grows Malagouzia, Savvatiano, and Mandilaria in the vicinity of Spata (Santa Claus, Burgundians, Zagani, Lakeza, Petreza, and Skimthi) of Pikermiou (Katripi, Polychroni) and Rafina (Skoufeika). more

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