Guidebook for Athina
Drinks & Nightlife
ΚΑΦΕΝΕΙΟ ΜΠΑΜΠΟΥΡΑΣ
43 DimofontosEasygoing vibes , nice place after a long walk in Athens
Bios
84 PireosNice terrace, Acropolis looks like in a cartpostal
Many bars - talk of the town amongst the locals at the moment - here is also the famous souvlaki at KOSTAS, which you definitely must try.
108 locals recommend
Platia Agias Irinis
Platia Agias IrinisMany bars - talk of the town amongst the locals at the moment - here is also the famous souvlaki at KOSTAS, which you definitely must try.
You will think that you are in a greek island. The bar is situated in the alimos marina. Personal favorite this one. By taxi
18 locals recommend
Skipper's
You will think that you are in a greek island. The bar is situated in the alimos marina. Personal favorite this one. By taxi
Kolokotroni
KolokotroniHipster area
A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 MiaouliOne of the best terraces in Athens with amazing view
GAZARTE
34 VoutadonNice terrace at the SOHO of Athens (Keramikos-Gazi)
In Kerameikos neighborhood you will find many alternative bars where artists hang out. In this particular one you can enjoy small dishes with cold beer in a nice garden/terrace
18 locals recommend
Kampethón
110 KeramikouIn Kerameikos neighborhood you will find many alternative bars where artists hang out. In this particular one you can enjoy small dishes with cold beer in a nice garden/terrace
In this area the Athenians prefer (during summer) to go out for clubbing. This particular one is one of my favourites in terms of night life
122 locals recommend
Island Club Restaurant
Leoforos Athinon SouniouIn this area the Athenians prefer (during summer) to go out for clubbing. This particular one is one of my favourites in terms of night life
Food Scene
Antonia Fish Restaurant
Family fish taverna - Excellent fish great prices.
Hot Hot Burger Bar
2 PraxitelousGreat burgers
O Thanasis
69 MitropoleosA must try kebab house
Ψαροταβέρνα "Ο Θαλασσινός"
32 LisikratousGourmet fish restaurant
Great traditional dishes from Mani, Peloponnese. Really worths a visit. All ingredients are produced from small local farms - Book ahead
26 locals recommend
Manimani restaurant
10 FalirouGreat traditional dishes from Mani, Peloponnese. Really worths a visit. All ingredients are produced from small local farms - Book ahead
A nice area below Filopappou hill. I personally like to go there with friends because you can taste small dishes with tsipouro (something like the italian grapa)
18 locals recommend
Platia Merkouri
Platia MerkouriA nice area below Filopappou hill. I personally like to go there with friends because you can taste small dishes with tsipouro (something like the italian grapa)
Exclusively for meat lovers... great lamp ribs
42 locals recommend
To Steki Tou Ilia (The steak of the sun)
5 EptachalkouExclusively for meat lovers... great lamp ribs
Nice area where locals like to go out. Small restaurants and bars
18 locals recommend
Platia Nikolaou Plastira
Platia Nikolaou PlastiraNice area where locals like to go out. Small restaurants and bars
For a more gourmet choice in the city center. Amazing view from its terrace
81 locals recommend
Kuzina
9 AdrianouFor a more gourmet choice in the city center. Amazing view from its terrace
Ζάχαρη & Αλάτι wine restaurant
22 Anapiron PolemouExcellent choice in a very cozy environment
Many choices you have in Troon street (Ano Petralona). I recommend, "Άστερ", "chez lucien", "Σαλός Λαγός", "Το Ασχημόπαπο", "Οικονόμου"
30 locals recommend
Troon
TroonMany choices you have in Troon street (Ano Petralona). I recommend, "Άστερ", "chez lucien", "Σαλός Λαγός", "Το Ασχημόπαπο", "Οικονόμου"
Excellent choice very close to the apartment. It`s a family restaurant where you can take away the dishes !
17 locals recommend
Savor charms
11 NileosExcellent choice very close to the apartment. It`s a family restaurant where you can take away the dishes !
Here you will find yourself in a lovely garden, at a restaurant that has more than a century history. The food is great as well (traditional greek taverna)
42 locals recommend
Karavitis
4 PafsaniouHere you will find yourself in a lovely garden, at a restaurant that has more than a century history. The food is great as well (traditional greek taverna)
For the foodies. Not the easiest to find but i higlhly recommend this restaurant.
178 locals recommend
Ama Lachei
69 KallidromiouFor the foodies. Not the easiest to find but i higlhly recommend this restaurant.
With excellent home-style cooking, this modern taverna lives up to its name (meaning ‘homey’)
66 locals recommend
ΟΙΚΕΙΟ
15 PloutarchouWith excellent home-style cooking, this modern taverna lives up to its name (meaning ‘homey’)
Book ahead for this wildly popular modern taverna in Pagkrati
75 locals recommend
Το Μαύρο Πρόβατο του Press Cafe
33 ArrianouBook ahead for this wildly popular modern taverna in Pagkrati
Hidden away on colourful Plateia Avyssinias, in the middle of the flea market, this bohemian mezedhopoleio (restaurant specialising in mezedhes) gets top marks for atmosphere, food and friendly service. It specialises in regional Greek cuisine, from warm fava to eggplants baked with tomato and cheese, and has a great selection of ouzo, raki (Cretan firewater) and tsipouro (a distilled spirit similar to ouzo but usually stronger).
There is acoustic live Greek music on weekends. Snag fantastic Acropolis views upstairs.
40 locals recommend
Cafe Avissinia
7 KinetouHidden away on colourful Plateia Avyssinias, in the middle of the flea market, this bohemian mezedhopoleio (restaurant specialising in mezedhes) gets top marks for atmosphere, food and friendly service. It specialises in regional Greek cuisine, from warm fava to eggplants baked with tomato and cheese, and has a great selection of ouzo, raki (Cretan firewater) and tsipouro (a distilled spirit similar to ouzo but usually stronger).
There is acoustic live Greek music on weekends. Snag fantastic Acropolis views upstairs.
The art of coffee. Not a fancy place but great fresh coffee from small farms around the world...
20 locals recommend
Taf Coffee
7 Emmanouil BenakiThe art of coffee. Not a fancy place but great fresh coffee from small farms around the world...
Two Michelin–starred Spondi is frequently voted Athens’ best restaurant, and the accolades are deserved. It offers Mediterranean haute cuisine, with heavy French influences, in a relaxed, chic setting in a charming old house.
The restaurant has a lovely, bougainvillea-draped garden. Book ahead, and take a cab – it’s hard to reach on public transport.
103 locals recommend
Spondi Restaurant
5 PirronosTwo Michelin–starred Spondi is frequently voted Athens’ best restaurant, and the accolades are deserved. It offers Mediterranean haute cuisine, with heavy French influences, in a relaxed, chic setting in a charming old house.
The restaurant has a lovely, bougainvillea-draped garden. Book ahead, and take a cab – it’s hard to reach on public transport.
Nouveau gastronomy meets fresh Mediterranean ingredients at this two–Michelin star restaurant. Elegant lighting, refinement and sheer joy in food make this a worthwhile stop for any foodie. The degustation menus can be paired with wines. Book ahead.
55 locals recommend
Funky Gourmet
SalaminosNouveau gastronomy meets fresh Mediterranean ingredients at this two–Michelin star restaurant. Elegant lighting, refinement and sheer joy in food make this a worthwhile stop for any foodie. The degustation menus can be paired with wines. Book ahead.
The meat and fish market fills the historic building on the eastern side, and the fruit and vegetable market is across the road. The meat market might sound like a strange place to go for a meal, but its tavernas are an Athenian institution. Clients range from hungry market workers to elegant couples emerging from nightclubs in search of a bowl of hangover-busting patsas (tripe soup).
102 locals recommend
Varvakios Central Municipal Market
42 AthinasThe meat and fish market fills the historic building on the eastern side, and the fruit and vegetable market is across the road. The meat market might sound like a strange place to go for a meal, but its tavernas are an Athenian institution. Clients range from hungry market workers to elegant couples emerging from nightclubs in search of a bowl of hangover-busting patsas (tripe soup).
The taste of Athens as it once was. Personal favorite
96 locals recommend
Karamanlidika - Τα Καραμανλίδικα του Φάνη
52 SokratousThe taste of Athens as it once was. Personal favorite
This quirky old taverna is one of the dining gems of Athens. There’s no signage, only two doors leading to a rustic cellar where there’s no menu, just a few dishes that haven’t changed in years. The house speciality is revythia (chickpeas), usually followed by grilled fish and washed down with wine from one of the giant barrels lining the wall. The often erratic service is part of the appeal.
46 locals recommend
Díporto
TheatrouThis quirky old taverna is one of the dining gems of Athens. There’s no signage, only two doors leading to a rustic cellar where there’s no menu, just a few dishes that haven’t changed in years. The house speciality is revythia (chickpeas), usually followed by grilled fish and washed down with wine from one of the giant barrels lining the wall. The often erratic service is part of the appeal.
Fine, fine dining is the order of the day at this contemporary, elegant restaurant in a restored mansion. A bit out of the way in the Metaxourgio neighbourhood, it's worth the trek for beautifully prepared local ingredients drawing on inspiration from around the Mediterranean.
58 locals recommend
Aleria Restaurant
57 Meg. AlexandrouFine, fine dining is the order of the day at this contemporary, elegant restaurant in a restored mansion. A bit out of the way in the Metaxourgio neighbourhood, it's worth the trek for beautifully prepared local ingredients drawing on inspiration from around the Mediterranean.
Colibri
15 EmpedokleousGreat BURGERS and PIZZA!!
Telis
At first sight you won't like it. BUT has amazing ribs, serving them for over half a century!
Mediterranean cuisine in a slick seaside hangout with a roof garden & panoramic bay views.
61 locals recommend
Moorings
Mediterranean cuisine in a slick seaside hangout with a roof garden & panoramic bay views.
Consisting of a classical choice and adding value to high profile events, this well known restaurant, has the privilege of a breathtaking location at an exclusive area of the south coast. Visit their site here:http://www.ithakirestaurantbar.gr/ --- I recommend only by taxi
48 locals recommend
Ithaki Restaurant Bar
28 ΑθήναςConsisting of a classical choice and adding value to high profile events, this well known restaurant, has the privilege of a breathtaking location at an exclusive area of the south coast. Visit their site here:http://www.ithakirestaurantbar.gr/ --- I recommend only by taxi
One of my favorites places for small talk and tsipouro (greek firewater)
40 locals recommend
Louis Cafe
87 LeonidouOne of my favorites places for small talk and tsipouro (greek firewater)
Sightseeing
Acropolis of Athens
Well all these stones, you know :)
At this stadium have been held the first modern olympic games - 1896 Athens summer olympic games
870 locals recommend
Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouAt this stadium have been held the first modern olympic games - 1896 Athens summer olympic games
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Once the greatest temple of ancient Greece
A personal favourite. I like to stroll around between the small streets of this pictoresque naighborhood of Plaka, just below Acropolis
323 locals recommend
Anafiotika
A personal favourite. I like to stroll around between the small streets of this pictoresque naighborhood of Plaka, just below Acropolis
Walk this famous road below the Acropolis hill - This magnificent pedestrian street is the way St. Paul walked from the Agora to the Areos Pagos...
In 51 AD, St. Paul the Apostle visited Athens, the cradle of Philosophy, Science and the Arts, and the proud owner of Parthenon. He arrived by boat at Faliro, the then harbor of the greater Athens area, and he walked to the city where he found an altar bearing the inscription “to the unknown God”. As he waited for his students Silas and Timothy, to arrive from the Greek province of Macedonia, he walked across the ancient Agora and the Acropolis, visited the Agora and discussed with philosophers. His destination was Areos Pagos where he preached the Unknown God to the Athenians and instituted Christianity in Athens.
21 locals recommend
Apostolou Pavlou
Apostolou PavlouWalk this famous road below the Acropolis hill - This magnificent pedestrian street is the way St. Paul walked from the Agora to the Areos Pagos...
In 51 AD, St. Paul the Apostle visited Athens, the cradle of Philosophy, Science and the Arts, and the proud owner of Parthenon. He arrived by boat at Faliro, the then harbor of the greater Athens area, and he walked to the city where he found an altar bearing the inscription “to the unknown God”. As he waited for his students Silas and Timothy, to arrive from the Greek province of Macedonia, he walked across the ancient Agora and the Acropolis, visited the Agora and discussed with philosophers. His destination was Areos Pagos where he preached the Unknown God to the Athenians and instituted Christianity in Athens.
Psyri
MiaouliWalk around one of the oldest Athenian neighborhoods
The most rebel neighborhood in Athens - From here had started the uprising of the students against the fascist regime in the 70`s. Now offers many bars and coffee-shops, highly popular among univeristy students
46 locals recommend
Exarchion Square
5 StournariThe most rebel neighborhood in Athens - From here had started the uprising of the students against the fascist regime in the 70`s. Now offers many bars and coffee-shops, highly popular among univeristy students
Lovely choice for a walk at Piraus marina. Here you can find many coffee - shops and restaurants.
49 locals recommend
ΜΙΚΡΟΛΙΜΑΝΟ
Lovely choice for a walk at Piraus marina. Here you can find many coffee - shops and restaurants.
One of the most famous Roman theaters. During summer are held many concerts (@festivalofAthens)
21 locals recommend
Theatro Irodou Attikou
One of the most famous Roman theaters. During summer are held many concerts (@festivalofAthens)
The Greek Parliament House in Athens: The construction of this building lasted from 1836 till 1842 and it was designed by the German architect Friedrich von Gartner.
22 locals recommend
PARLIAMENT (THE)
The Greek Parliament House in Athens: The construction of this building lasted from 1836 till 1842 and it was designed by the German architect Friedrich von Gartner.
The Zappeion; is a building in the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private.
In 1869, the Greek Parliament allocated 80,000 square metres (860,000 sq ft) of public land between the Palace Gardens and the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus, and also passed a law on 30 November 1869, "for the building works of the Olympic Games", as the Zappeion was the first building to be erected specifically for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern world.
164 locals recommend
Zappeio Hall
Leoforos Vasilissis OlgasThe Zappeion; is a building in the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private.
In 1869, the Greek Parliament allocated 80,000 square metres (860,000 sq ft) of public land between the Palace Gardens and the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus, and also passed a law on 30 November 1869, "for the building works of the Olympic Games", as the Zappeion was the first building to be erected specifically for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern world.
The Ancient Agora of Classical Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, also called Market Hill.
581 locals recommend
Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouThe Ancient Agora of Classical Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, also called Market Hill.
The Pnyx (/nɪks, pəˈnɪks/; Ancient Greek: Πνύξ; Modern Greek: Πνύκα, Pnyka) is a hill in central Athens, the capital of Greece. Beginning as early as 507 BC, the Athenians gathered on the Pnyx to host their popular assemblies, thus making the hill one of the earliest and most important sites in the creation of democracy. At this site all the great political struggles of Athens of the "Golden Age" were fought out. Pericles, Aristides and Alcibiades spoke here, within sight of the Parthenon, temple of Athena. Here Demosthenes delivered his vilifications of Philip of Macedon, the famous Philippics.
131 locals recommend
Pnyx
The Pnyx (/nɪks, pəˈnɪks/; Ancient Greek: Πνύξ; Modern Greek: Πνύκα, Pnyka) is a hill in central Athens, the capital of Greece. Beginning as early as 507 BC, the Athenians gathered on the Pnyx to host their popular assemblies, thus making the hill one of the earliest and most important sites in the creation of democracy. At this site all the great political struggles of Athens of the "Golden Age" were fought out. Pericles, Aristides and Alcibiades spoke here, within sight of the Parthenon, temple of Athena. Here Demosthenes delivered his vilifications of Philip of Macedon, the famous Philippics.
The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens. It is estimated that the church was built some time in the 11th century, perhaps around 1050. As it was common with the early Christian churches, this was built over an ancient Greek pagan temple dedicated to the worship of a goddess, possibly Athena or Demeter.
31 locals recommend
Panaghia Kapnikarea
Platia KapnikareasThe Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens. It is estimated that the church was built some time in the 11th century, perhaps around 1050. As it was common with the early Christian churches, this was built over an ancient Greek pagan temple dedicated to the worship of a goddess, possibly Athena or Demeter.
In pre-classical times (before the 5th century BC), the Areopagus was the council of elders of the city, similar to the Roman Senate. The Areopagus (/ˌæriˈɒpəɡəs/) is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Its English name is the composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Ares Rock" (Ancient Greek: Ἄρειος Πάγος). In classical times, it functioned as the court for trying deliberate homicide. Ares was supposed to have been tried here by the gods for the murder of Poseidon's son.
The Areopagus, like most city-state institutions, continued to function in Roman times, and it was from this location, drawing from the potential significance of the Athenian altar to the Unknown God, that the Apostle Paul is said to have delivered the famous speech, "Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands." (Acts 17:24)
80 locals recommend
Areopagus Hill
21 TheoriasIn pre-classical times (before the 5th century BC), the Areopagus was the council of elders of the city, similar to the Roman Senate. The Areopagus (/ˌæriˈɒpəɡəs/) is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Its English name is the composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Ares Rock" (Ancient Greek: Ἄρειος Πάγος). In classical times, it functioned as the court for trying deliberate homicide. Ares was supposed to have been tried here by the gods for the murder of Poseidon's son.
The Areopagus, like most city-state institutions, continued to function in Roman times, and it was from this location, drawing from the potential significance of the Athenian altar to the Unknown God, that the Apostle Paul is said to have delivered the famous speech, "Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands." (Acts 17:24)
[Book private half day tour for the temple here: https://www.viator.com/tours/Athens/Private-Tour-Cape-Sounion-Half-Day-Trip-from-Athens/d496-6488SOUNIO/important-info]
Marvel over one of Greece’s most photographed monuments on this half-day tour to the Temple of Poseidon from Athens. Wind your way along the coastal cliffs and beaches on the scenic drive to Cape Sounion, then grab your camera as you spot the magnificent remains of the Temple of Poseidon, perched high on the sea cliffs. You’ll have chance to get up close to the ancient monument, explore ruins dating back to 44 B.C and soak up the impressive coastal views.
Visit early in the morning before the tourist buses arrive, or head there for sunset to enact Byron’s lines from Don Juan :‘Place me on Sunium’s marbled steep / Where nothing save the waves and I / May hear our mutual murmurs sweep.’
Byron was so impressed by Sounion that he carved his name on one of the columns (sadly, many other not-so-famous travellers followed suit).
There are a couple of tavernas just below the site – perfect for lunch and a swim.
474 locals recommend
Temple of Poseidon - Sounio
[Book private half day tour for the temple here: https://www.viator.com/tours/Athens/Private-Tour-Cape-Sounion-Half-Day-Trip-from-Athens/d496-6488SOUNIO/important-info]
Marvel over one of Greece’s most photographed monuments on this half-day tour to the Temple of Poseidon from Athens. Wind your way along the coastal cliffs and beaches on the scenic drive to Cape Sounion, then grab your camera as you spot the magnificent remains of the Temple of Poseidon, perched high on the sea cliffs. You’ll have chance to get up close to the ancient monument, explore ruins dating back to 44 B.C and soak up the impressive coastal views.
Visit early in the morning before the tourist buses arrive, or head there for sunset to enact Byron’s lines from Don Juan :‘Place me on Sunium’s marbled steep / Where nothing save the waves and I / May hear our mutual murmurs sweep.’
Byron was so impressed by Sounion that he carved his name on one of the columns (sadly, many other not-so-famous travellers followed suit).
There are a couple of tavernas just below the site – perfect for lunch and a swim.
For those who like to stroll around close to the sea. There are coffee-shops and restaurants. Easiest way to go there is by tram (from Syntagma square)
333 locals recommend
Flisvos Marina
For those who like to stroll around close to the sea. There are coffee-shops and restaurants. Easiest way to go there is by tram (from Syntagma square)
Roman Agora & Tower of the Winds
The entrance to the Roman Agora is through the well-preserved Gate of Athena Archegetis , flanked by four Doric columns. It was financed by Julius Caesar and erected sometime during the 1st century AD. The well-preserved, extraordinary Tower of the Winds was built in the 1st century BC by a Syrian astronomer named Andronicus. The octagonal monument of Pentelic marble is an ingenious construction that functioned as a sundial, weather vane, water clock and compass.
Each side of the tower represents a point of the compass, with a relief of a floating figure representing the wind associated with that particular point. Beneath each of the reliefs are faint sundial markings. The weather vane, which disappeared long ago, was a bronze Triton that revolved on top of the tower. The Turks allowed dervishes to use the tower.
169 locals recommend
Roman Agora
3 PolignotouRoman Agora & Tower of the Winds
The entrance to the Roman Agora is through the well-preserved Gate of Athena Archegetis , flanked by four Doric columns. It was financed by Julius Caesar and erected sometime during the 1st century AD. The well-preserved, extraordinary Tower of the Winds was built in the 1st century BC by a Syrian astronomer named Andronicus. The octagonal monument of Pentelic marble is an ingenious construction that functioned as a sundial, weather vane, water clock and compass.
Each side of the tower represents a point of the compass, with a relief of a floating figure representing the wind associated with that particular point. Beneath each of the reliefs are faint sundial markings. The weather vane, which disappeared long ago, was a bronze Triton that revolved on top of the tower. The Turks allowed dervishes to use the tower.
The National Library of Greece (Greek: Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη) is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University. It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias.
53 locals recommend
National Library of Greece
32 PanepistimiouThe National Library of Greece (Greek: Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη) is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University. It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias.
Keramikos (Greek: Κεραμεικός), formerly known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon (Δίπυλον) Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River. It was the potters' quarter of the city, from which the English word "ceramic" is derived, and was also the site of an important cemetery and numerous funerary sculptures erected along the road out of the city towards Eleusis.
194 locals recommend
Keramikos
Keramikos (Greek: Κεραμεικός), formerly known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon (Δίπυλον) Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River. It was the potters' quarter of the city, from which the English word "ceramic" is derived, and was also the site of an important cemetery and numerous funerary sculptures erected along the road out of the city towards Eleusis.
Founded by Aristotle in 335 BC., the lyceum was known as a Peripatetic School (from the Greek word peripatos, which means stroll) as it is believed that Aristotle liked to stroll through the school’s tree filled groves discussing philosophy and the principles of mathematics and rhetoric with his students.
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Aristotle's Lyceum (Peripatetic School)
11 RigillisFounded by Aristotle in 335 BC., the lyceum was known as a Peripatetic School (from the Greek word peripatos, which means stroll) as it is believed that Aristotle liked to stroll through the school’s tree filled groves discussing philosophy and the principles of mathematics and rhetoric with his students.
Vouliagmeni
The cote d'azur of Athens.Only by taxi or rent a car.
Parks & Nature
My favorite park in Athens. From one side someone gazes at Acropolis, on the other side the horizon meets the sea at Piraeus Port
526 locals recommend
Filopappou Hill
215 ΦυλήςMy favorite park in Athens. From one side someone gazes at Acropolis, on the other side the horizon meets the sea at Piraeus Port
Arts & Culture
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouA must see, before you leave town
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouMost importand archeological museum of Greece
Nice small museum about the history of the city. Has a nice bistro as well
18 locals recommend
Museum of the City of Athens – Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation
5-7 ParnassouNice small museum about the history of the city. Has a nice bistro as well
The Byzantine and Christian Museum (Greek: Βυζαντινό και Χριστιανικό Μουσείο) is situated at Vassilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, Greece. It was founded in 1914 and houses more than 25,000 exhibits with rare collections of pictures, scriptures, frescoes, pottery, fabrics, manuscripts and copies of artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late medieval era. It is one of the most important museums in the world in Byzantine Art.
Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 22
22 Leoforos Vasilissis SofiasThe Byzantine and Christian Museum (Greek: Βυζαντινό και Χριστιανικό Μουσείο) is situated at Vassilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, Greece. It was founded in 1914 and houses more than 25,000 exhibits with rare collections of pictures, scriptures, frescoes, pottery, fabrics, manuscripts and copies of artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late medieval era. It is one of the most important museums in the world in Byzantine Art.
Wars, revolutions and more wars that have shaped the history of this small, yet great, country
145 locals recommend
Athens War Museum
2-4 RizariWars, revolutions and more wars that have shaped the history of this small, yet great, country
The museum houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art, hosts periodic exhibitions and maintains a state-of-the-art restoration and conservation workshop.
566 locals recommend
Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosThe museum houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art, hosts periodic exhibitions and maintains a state-of-the-art restoration and conservation workshop.
The Jewish Museum of Greece is a museum in Athens, Greece. It was established by Nicholas Stavroulakis in 1977 to preserve the material culture of the Greek Jews.
29 locals recommend
The Jewish Museum of Greece
39 NikisThe Jewish Museum of Greece is a museum in Athens, Greece. It was established by Nicholas Stavroulakis in 1977 to preserve the material culture of the Greek Jews.
The Numismatic Museum in Athens is one of the most important museums of Greece and houses one of the greatest collections of coins, ancient and modern, in the world.
111 locals recommend
Numismatic Museum
12 El. VenizelouThe Numismatic Museum in Athens is one of the most important museums of Greece and houses one of the greatest collections of coins, ancient and modern, in the world.
One of the most anticipated developments in Athens cultural life of late, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, designed by Renzo Piano, is being erected 4.5km south of the city centre and will also hold the National Library and the National Opera, and have a large park. The park is open to the public while the work is on-going. - Best choice to visit is by taxi
Evripidou 6
6 EvripidouOne of the most anticipated developments in Athens cultural life of late, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, designed by Renzo Piano, is being erected 4.5km south of the city centre and will also hold the National Library and the National Opera, and have a large park. The park is open to the public while the work is on-going. - Best choice to visit is by taxi
When the Aegean light meets on of the most ancient cultures in Greece (Cycladic art)
33 locals recommend
Mousio Kikladikis ke Archeas Ellinikis Technis Goulandri
4 Neofitou DoukaWhen the Aegean light meets on of the most ancient cultures in Greece (Cycladic art)
The Athens Conservatoire (Greek: Ωδείο Αθηνών) is the oldest conservatoire in modern Greece. It was founded in 1871 by the Athens Music and Drama Society.
Odio Athinon
Vasileos Georgiou BThe Athens Conservatoire (Greek: Ωδείο Αθηνών) is the oldest conservatoire in modern Greece. It was founded in 1871 by the Athens Music and Drama Society.
Shopping
Ermou
Ermoushopping in Athens
Platia Kolonakiou
For coffee and shopping
For more exclusive shopping in an expensive area of Athens. You can go there using the train from Thissio (to Kifisia), about 40 minutes. As a high class neighborhood, Kifisia offers many gourmet restaurants and coffee-shops as well
9 locals recommend
Kefalari
For more exclusive shopping in an expensive area of Athens. You can go there using the train from Thissio (to Kifisia), about 40 minutes. As a high class neighborhood, Kifisia offers many gourmet restaurants and coffee-shops as well
Yes you can shop all day here. Many coffee shops and restaurants as well. Either by taxi or by tram from Syntagma square
252 locals recommend
Glyfada
Yes you can shop all day here. Many coffee shops and restaurants as well. Either by taxi or by tram from Syntagma square
Getting Around
Metro line for airport and Sintagma square - - Visit this site for Athens Transport Tickets and Cards:http://www.athenstransport.com/english/tickets/
21 locals recommend
Monastēraki
Metro line for airport and Sintagma square - - Visit this site for Athens Transport Tickets and Cards:http://www.athenstransport.com/english/tickets/
connects city center with the port of Piraeus and Kifisia - - Visit this site for Athens Transport Tickets and Cards:http://www.athenstransport.com/english/tickets/
91 locals recommend
Thēseiou
connects city center with the port of Piraeus and Kifisia - - Visit this site for Athens Transport Tickets and Cards:http://www.athenstransport.com/english/tickets/
Here you can find tram lines, where you can visit the sea front of Athens - Visit this site for Athens Transport Tickets and Cards:http://www.athenstransport.com/english/tickets/
335 locals recommend
Syntagma Station
Platia SintagmatosHere you can find tram lines, where you can visit the sea front of Athens - Visit this site for Athens Transport Tickets and Cards:http://www.athenstransport.com/english/tickets/
Enterprise Rent A Car Athens Downtown
And 9 Sidirokastroucar hire in athens - Phone: 0030 21 0349 9030
With one call at 18300 or by using the relevant application, within an average of 2.5 minutes a TAXI 18300 will be wherever you are
Radio Cosmos S.A.
10 KoromilaWith one call at 18300 or by using the relevant application, within an average of 2.5 minutes a TAXI 18300 will be wherever you are