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

Sightseeing on Agora Square
Sightseeing on Agora Square

Agora Square is a lively place in the old town of Athens. In the immediate vicinity you will find important sights like the Roman Agora with the Tower of the Winds and the Gate of Archetis, The Museum of Greek Folklore, as well as several alleys that lead into the depths of the magnificent Plaka area.

AEF - The Athens & Epidaurus Festival
AEF - The Athens & Epidaurus Festival

For the past six decades, the «Athens & Epidaurus Festival» has universally become synonymous with the height of culture. It presents the best of the arts - music, theater, dance and drama - to its numerous theaters, many of which are ancient monuments and sites.

Hera
Hera

Raised by the Titans Oceanus and Tethys, Hera was Zeus's wife. Her role as the supreme Goddess was to be the one that protects marriage, childbirth and especially married women.

Allou! Fun Park
Allou! Fun Park

Allou! Fun Park opened in 2002 in Agios Ioannis Rentis, a suburb of Piraeus. This is the most state-of-the-art amusement park in Athens and offers a series of attractions that promise unforgettable moments.

Old Picture of Erechtheio
Old Picture of Erechtheio

This historical picture shows the the Erechtheio Temple, a part of the Acropolis in Athens.

Hades
Hades

He was the brother of Zeus and Poseidon. He brought with himself all the things that are accustomed to by the God of Evil and Hell. Throughout the stories of ancient Greece, the God of the Underworld has always been a bit of an enigma.

The Polynikes (multi-winners)
The Polynikes (multi-winners)

As it has already been mentioned that the Olympic Games were held every four years. The winners of the Games became famous when writers and poets wrote of their achievements, sculptors erected their statues and painters adorned their likenesses on vases.

Mesogeion Avenue
Mesogeion Avenue

The beginning of Mesogeion is located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue with characteristic point the Athens Tower, one of the cityʼs tallest buildings. After the Municipality of Athens, Mesogeion separates N. Psyhiko from the Municipality of Papagou, Halandri from Holargos and Agia Paraskevi – crossing it and passing the capitalʼs boundary – to Gerakas, where its name becomes Marathonos Avenue.

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

Party Like Its 1999
May
24
Fri
Konstantinos Patsios exhibition "My father had a big nose"
May
18
Sat
Periodical exhibition "PANOPLIES - The art of armor in Ancient Greece"
May
18
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

By the Glass (Wine Bar)

A historic building of 1825 has been converted into an atmospheric wine bar equipped with a state of art wine machine that can serve up to 80 different wine labels as if they were just opened, with the Coravin method. Discover the secrets of wine 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

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

Loumidis (Coffee Roastery)

One of the most famous coffee grinders in Greece! The traditional brand "Loumidis" offers fresh Greek coffee since 1920. If you are lover of coffee, the mere smell will convince you of its quality. more

Liana Vourakis (Jewelry)

Excellent suggestions for gifts that you will choose among brands as Puiforcat, Hermes, Saint-Louis, Raynaud. From the most elegant shops of the city. Each necklace, each object, each amulet and every charm is carefully selected, with insistence on more

The Olive Garden (Restaurant)

The Titania Hotel creates its own page in the history of hospitality. The splendid reception is adorned with the famous Pentelikon marble and exquisite inlaid mosaics with themes from the Ancient Greek history, but the must-see is the Hotel's Awarded more

To Chantradiko

A world of beads awaits you. Take a small basket and fill it with beads, laces, chains, semiprecious stones, faux jewelry, corals, pearls, crystals and other related materials. There is a section in the shop with silver accessories for your projects more

Ydria (Cafe & Restaurant)

Chef, Mr. John Solakis, prepares new dishes that always captivate the taste buds with Greek cuisine at its best with modern twists as well! This place is perfect for Sunday ouzo or a coffee with friends after shopping. The salads also come in more

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