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

Wine Labels from Greece
Wine Labels from Greece

In Greece, the main wine regions are Peloponnese, Santorini, Crete, Euboea, Central Greece, Macedonia, and Thrace. Major growing areas are also in the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, the Dodecanese, and Thessaly.

Collections of the City of Athens Museum
Collections of the City of Athens Museum

Visitors to the Museum of the City of Athens can enjoy paintings, engravings, statutes, period furniture and other significant evidence of Greece’s modern history.

The Propylaia
The Propylaia

The Propylaia begun to be built in 437 B.C. based on plans by the architect Mnisikles, but the project was interrapted and essentially became incomplete.

Lycabettus Hill & Dexamenis Square
Lycabettus Hill & Dexamenis Square

Most visitors to the famous Hill of Lycabettus choose to use the funicular to get to the top. Located at the foot of the hill at Ploutarchou Street and the small dead end road of Aritipou 1 in Kolonaki, it is privately owned and operated from the Kastelorizo Group of restaurants.

Comicdom Con Athens
Comicdom Con Athens

Comicdom Con Athens, the most important comics festival in Greece, opened its gates to the public in 2006 and since then continues until today to attract the enthusiasts of Greece with the same intensity and more.

Athens Sightseeing Train
Athens Sightseeing Train

The delightful trains making the rounds at Plaka, Monastiraki and more historical districts of Athens. Take the time and enjoy the journey. Unlike the bus service, this is a one-time-around trip with no getting off and on.

Agios Kosmas Marina
Agios Kosmas Marina

Agios Kosmas Marina is subject to the Municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupoli. The marina is situated in Poseidonos Avenue on Athens Riviera.

Italian Cuisine & Pizza in Athens
Italian Cuisine & Pizza in Athens

Mangiare! Italian cuisine is quite possibly the second most favorite in Greece. Distinct from the popular Mediterranean-style menu, Athens has an abundance of trattorias that pride themselves in the authenticities of their tastes.

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

"Waiting for Gondo" directed by Theodoros Terzopoulos
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Miss Monique at Bolivar 18.05
May
18
Sat
"Parthenon and Byron" periodical exhibition at the Acropolis Museum
May
18
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"¡Viva España! II" at the Municipal Music Theater Maria Callas
May
18
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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

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

Design Plaza

The way the furniture and interior design systems are presented in the "Design Plaza" is unique and worth a visit. In various showrooms covering more than 6,200 m², you can see, touch and of course also buy special pieces of furniture created by more

Sardelaki (Fish Tavern)

Sardelaki offers more of seafood appetizer plates like small fry and kalamari, than it does big catches. Mostly an outdoor seating area with quick service and fresh ingredients, it's a great choice for customers who are on a budget. 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

Cafe Vraziliana

At Vraziliana you can enjoy a fusion of reggae n' soul music. Taste the special treats, traditional beers, wines and cocktails, delicious dishes and homemade sweets. Good prices and hospitable personnel in a relaxing atmosphere. more

2 Mazi (Restaurant)

2 master chefs of the Greek gastronomy John Baxevanis and Elijah Gogos combined their “forces” and the results are delightful. Each one is Inspired by the ideas and aspirations of the other, thus offering creative dishes prepared with a lot of love more

Ithaki Restaurant

Incredible view, good quality of materials and variety, excellent culinary art, wonderful flavors, perfect and time-consuming service, professionalism, excellent environment but keep in mind that prices are a bit high, although it is natural more

Beer Academy

Established in the late 1990's by Mr. Ioannis S. Adamis. He created the first specialized beer restaurant in Athens (hundreds of beer labels previously unknown in Greece, original bottles and beer glasses). You can also enjoy German food such as more

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