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

Eating & drinking in Monastiraki
Eating & drinking in Monastiraki

The streets and alleys all around the Monastiraki Square present a cornucopia of bars, cafes, and taverns mainly serving classic Greek cuisine. Keep an eye out for some surprises here and there.

Rock Climbing around Athens
Rock Climbing around Athens

Athens is one of the few capitals in the world with such a great number of climbing routes mainly due to the morphology of the city which is rich in terms of hills and rock formations. The variety of options includes limestone, marble quarries, seaside crags and tufa caves with varying degrees of difficulty suitable for beginners to advanced athletes.

Churches of Modern Center
Churches of Modern Center

The Metropolitan Cathedral on Metropoleos Square and the Kapnikarea Church on Ermou Street are among the most famous and most visited churches.

Luxury Business Hotels in Athens City Center
Luxury Business Hotels in Athens City Center

With upper-class accommodation, it is no longer about staying overnight but about a comprehensive experience. Luxury hotels in Athens offer excellent locations, rooms with breathtaking views, and a whole repertoire of services.

Sports Bars in Athens
Sports Bars in Athens

The abundance of sports fans in Greece is possibly equal to its population. For this reason, many bars have specifically molded themselves to serve this large niche. Many specialize solely in Greek athletics, but a number of venues can be found that play world-wide sports on a regular basis for their patrons.

Wedding Vows Renewal in Greece
Wedding Vows Renewal in Greece

Couples exchange vow renewals usually when they want to officially celebrate their wedding anniversaries of 5, 10, 25, 50 or more years of marriage. This is a symbolic act of love and commitment to the couple’s relationship. This simple ceremony does not necessarily require the presence of a public officer.

Syntagma Metro Station
Syntagma Metro Station

Syntagma Metro Station took its name from Syntagma Square (Constitution Square), on which the main entrance is located. It is entirely underground 4- levels station with fixed and sliding electric scales.

Streets of the Modern Center of Athens
Streets of the Modern Center of Athens

The center of Athens is essentially connected by its two squares, Syntagma Square and Omonoia Square.

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

"Women together" group exhibition with works from the EMST collection
May
18
Sat
Above us the waves "15 Years Waving"
May
19
Sun
41st Authentic Marathon of Athens
Nov
09
Sat
"¡Viva España! II" at the Municipal Music Theater Maria Callas
May
18
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
18
Sat
No More Fake Disco with Sadar Bahar
May
19
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
May
19
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

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

Dionysos Zonars (Restaurant)

Considered a landmark venue, it is globally well known as the cafe & restaurant providing a panoramic view of the sacred rock of the Acropolis and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Herodion). It combines a prime location with stylish renovated space and more

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

Hytra (Restaurant & Bar)

"Hytra" is a Michelin-star restaurant found on the rooftop of the Onassis Cultural Center (Stegi). It presents cuisine from Chef Nikos Karthanos. A few of the highlights of this venue are its gourmet dishes at a bistro level and a bar with a stunning more

Omonia Optics

More than 20 years, this optical shop, located directly on Omonoia Square, offer a large range of choices in sunglasses for every taste and style. The team of "Omonia Optics" consists of qualified opticians and optometrists with many years of experience in special contact lens applications and in the special manufacturing of astigmatic and multifocal lenses. more

Gostijo Kosher Restaurant

A journey into the Sefardi flavors. Enjoy a delicious fusion of Mediterranean flavors created by Sephardic Jews since the 15th Century. Experience a Glatt Kosher dining occasion that’s part of a culture, history and way of life. more

Old Ithaki (Restaurant)

Since 1988, Mr. Manolis and his wife Paraskevi, as well as their 2 sons Panos and Christos, have been spoiling their guests with selected Greek traditional dishes at Old Ithaki Restaurant. more

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