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

Luxury Shopping in Athens
Luxury Shopping in Athens

Those of you with the economic wherewithal will be enthused to hear that there are plenty of companies in Athens that are more than happy to cater to your every need. If jewelry tickles your fancy, you will find what you are looking for downtown.

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.

Marinas of Athens
Marinas of Athens

There are 9 of a total 21 marinas operating in Attica nowadays, offering 4900 mooring places. Some of these docks are very modern, while others need improvements in order to offer services of a higher level. Furthermore, there are marinas under construction in various areas of the country.

Lakes nearby Athens
Lakes nearby Athens

The surroundings of Attica are hilly and mountainous but has few rivers and lakes, unlike other regions in Greece such as Central Greece, Macedonia or Ipiros. However, 2 lakes near Athens are particularly worth seeing: Lake Vouliagmenis at the southern edge of the city, and Lake Marathona in the north of Attica.

Mitropoleos Square
Mitropoleos Square

The Mitropoleos Square is 350 meters from Syntagma Square on the street named after it. That is, naturally, where the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens is found – as well as the demure Panagia Gorgoepikoos church.

Christian & Theophilus Hansen
Christian & Theophilus Hansen

Athens is a city renowned for its beautiful and unique architecture. Some of these iconic and inimitable buildings include the Observatory, the Academy, the Zappeion Court, and the National Library.

Catamarans Cup Greece
Catamarans Cup Greece

The Catamarans Cup opened its gates in Greece in 2010 under the auspices of the Greek Tourism Organization (EOT) and Istion Yachting with the goal to combine sport and fun. It is an international boating event that has been taking place at the end of every October.

Cafe at the National Archaeological Museum
Cafe at the National Archaeological Museum

The hospitable Cafe & Restaurant of the National Archaeological Museum is located in the beautiful courtyard of the museums building.

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

Athens Tattoo Convention 2024
May
18
Sat
No More Fake Disco with Sadar Bahar
May
19
Sun
Anna Vissi for the 8th year at Hotel Ermou
May
22
Wed
"¡Viva España! II" at the Municipal Music Theater Maria Callas
May
18
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
18
Sat
Mixer Latin Night
May
19
Sun
RedRoom Nights
May
19
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

Jack's Lounge Glyfada

"Jack's Lounge" in southern Glyfada is a hip, chic place that offers refined International and Greek modern cuisine. It also boasts a wide range of cocktails where every detail is meticulously attended to and music events in an intimate atmosphere. more

Treno sto Rouf (Bar & Restaurant)

This theme restaurant is located only 10 minutes from the area of Gazi. Here you can embark on a journey of taste and culture in the cozy old coaches of an abandoned railway. A romantic dinner in a pre-war Italian dining car, or an unforgettable more

Daphne's Restaurant

Daphne's Restaurant on Lysikratous Square offers Greek and International cuisine. The indoor sitting room is quite attractive, but in the summer is more preferable to sit outside. A preferred destination of visiting public figures from the more

La Stampa (Semiology)

La Stampa (Semiology) designs and manufactures women's clothes with attitude and a unique "easy to wear" style. They use fabrics from natural fibers that embrace the female body and provide comfort, style, and elegance. It is no coincidence that it more

Diporto (Tavern)

One of the oldest taverns of Athens, is the historical Diporto. You will feel like entering the kitchen of your grandmother... you inhale smoke, and smell wine. Taste everything, small dishes full of small meat bites and cheeses, drink some divine more

Somerset (Antiques)

The concept of Somerset was to create a studio to provide expert advice to architects, interior designers, enthusiastic antique buyers, or those who are merely looking to find that "special something" that is missing from a corner in their homes. more

Athens Gallery

Athens Gallery offers guests the chance to experience the world of Modern Greek art. The gallery pieces from of all major Greek arts, crafts and ceramics. Here you can see work from the mainland as well as the islands of the country as well as many more

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