Saturday, 18 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

Barbers in Athens
Barbers in Athens

Men looking for a classic barber shop experience in Athens will be very satisfied with the choices made available to them here. The "koureia" (def. "barbershops") of a time gone by are back in style in a big way.

Sightseeing on Omonoia Square
Sightseeing on Omonoia Square

Omonoia Square - the second largest square of Athens offers a variety of different things you can do around there. The areas Exarcheia, Gazi, Psiri and Monastiraki are located in the immediate vicinity of the square.

Schinias National Park
Schinias National Park

The National Park of Schinias was declared in 2003 part of the Natura 2000 network, with the intention to preserve the most important coastal ecosystem of Attica. It is situated northeast of Attica, 40km from the center of Athens and covers an area of 13,840 acres.

Metamorfosi tou Sotiros Church
Metamorfosi tou Sotiros Church

The church "Metamorfosi tou Sotiros" (The Transfiguration of the Savior) is located in Plaka. A church of the 11th - 12th Century A.D., in registered cruciform style with a characteristically high dome, it was built with the brick-enclosed system, that is chiseled stones surrounded by thin bricks and thick wall plaster.

Athens Metro: Tickets & Information
Athens Metro: Tickets & Information

To use the Athens Metro network you must have a ticket or in the case you are frequent passenger the type of card which best serves your needs. For some time now there has also been a multiple ticket "ATH-ENA Ticket" or the rechargeable "ATH-ENA Card", valid for several means of transport in Athens, such as the Athens Metro, Athens Tram and Buses.

Acropolis & Parthenon
Acropolis & Parthenon

Worldwide, the Acropolis is the symbol of Athens. Atop the Sacred Rock of Athens, during the Golden Age of Pericles, the Ancient Greeks decided to convey their culture – which was at its peak at the time.

A Half Day in Athens! What to do?
A Half Day in Athens! What to do?

Many travellers come and go in Athens, having only a few hours to spend in our wonderful city, as they stop to change flights, or attend a business meeting for a day.

Psiri
Psiri

The Psara (a greek island) - once also called Psyra - has possibly named the area of Psiri. Although, according to another version, the name is derived by a caustic title that the citizens of other areas gave to the area's inhabitants - "psirides", meaning the second-rate people leaving there.

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

Miss Monique at Bolivar 18.05
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Twinsanity - 10 years anniversary
May
18
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"Waiting for Gondo" directed by Theodoros Terzopoulos
May
18
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"¡Viva España! II" at the Municipal Music Theater Maria Callas
May
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Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
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No More Fake Disco with Sadar Bahar
May
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RedRoom Nights
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ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

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

The Greco's Project (Grill House)

"The Greco's project" offers mediterranean cuisine with an extensive menu ranging from traditional meat dishes, fresh salads, appetizers and vegetarian choices. more

Passepartout (Cafe & Bar)

Passepartout is a place to enjoy a night of fun in heart of Kolonaki. Reinforced with awesome classic cocktails (they also stock Arizona iced teas), finger food, cold plates and sweets. The funky lights, the red brick wall and the "hanging garden" by more

Bahar Athens

Smell spices, herbs, and essences will impress you and inspire you to grab the cooking book and start creating! The shop offers e large variety of dried vegetables, cereals, fresh ginger, food colors, sea and mountain juleps, seaweed for slimming more

Forget Me Not

This shop is located in a historical building because the revolutionary Theodoros Kolokotronis once lived here when he visited Athens. "Forget Me Not" has created another "revolution" in Greek design. Here you will find very beautiful, high-quality more

Sfera

Women, men and children fashions with a great selection of clothing, shoes and accessories at reasonable prices. The sizes are for real people, with modern style, sewn well and, when matched properly, make striking appearances. The outfits are for more

Luisa World

Minimalist luxury to make you feel comfortable and highlights the items for sale. Luisa World hosts leading fashion houses! The collections are amazing, and there is no way not to want to have everything from Lanvin, Chloé, Cavalli, Stella McCartney more

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