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 Kifissia
Eating & drinking in Kifissia

The north of Athens, where many well-heeled people live, has a wide range of culinary choices to offer. In the suburb of Kifissia there is a huge selection of international cuisines, innovative restaurant concepts, and stylish interiors.

Alexandras Avenue
Alexandras Avenue

Alexandras Avenue is a straight avenue that serves as a link between the districts of Exarcheia, Neapoli, Gyzi and Ampelokipoi. It's an important but often busy artery of Athens city center.

Collections of the War Museum
Collections of the War Museum

The exhibition areas of the War Museum of Greece span over 4 floors and display images of Hellenic history from antiquity to present time.

Contemporary Architecture of Athens
Contemporary Architecture of Athens

The City of Athens is a magnificent museum of architecture. Buildings from the ancient times to the modern and neo-classical era melt into a urban pot to produce a city environment that travels through the ages.

Syntagma Square
Syntagma Square

The Square is named after the Constitution King Otto was forced to grant to the people after a popular and military uprising, on the 3rd of September 1843.

Collections of the Acropolis Museum
Collections of the Acropolis Museum

The exhibits of the Acropolis Museum are arranged chronologically and according to the areas of the archaeological sites. You should start your tour of the museum on the ground floor, where you can see the finds from the slopes of the Acropolis Hill.

Lavrio Port
Lavrio Port

The Port of Lavrio (also known as Laurium) was established in the 11th Century BC beside a small town in at the southernmost tip of Attica, Greece. It is the seat of the municipality of Lavreotiki. In the ancient times, it was a silver mine area, one of the chief sources of revenue of the Athenian state (coinage), which reopened in the early 20th century.

Where to stay in Athens?
Where to stay in Athens?

Athens is a huge city. The city area stretches almost 50 km from north to south and over 30 km from west to east. So the choice of accommodation is large and therefore it is important not only to go by ratings but also by your own needs and interests.

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
''Prometheus Bound'' at Theatre of the NO
May
22
Wed
Malvina Panagiotidis exhibition "All dreams are disturbing"
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

Riviera Coast (Bar & Restaurant)

The Riviera Coast is an enchanting environment, very nicely landscaped, with proper lighting, with nice view to the sea and tables next to the beach. It works from morning for coffee, night drink and with an excellent restaurant. more

Korres (Natural Cosmetics)

At Korres you will find great products for hair, body and face care, all manufacturer in Greece based on the advantages of natural ingredients. The goal of Korres is to develop innovative and clinically effective skincare products based on natural 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

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

Pegasus (Music Store)

Music lovers, we urge you to stop at the establishment of Pegasus Music Store in Monastiraki district - where you will find handmade bouzouki, guitars and more. more

Optika Stavrou

Optika Stavrou is one of the biggest stores in Kifissia for optical products. It has the most well-known brands on the market. The business has endured through time and it is certain that the customer will find the right pair of sunglasses more

Cava Halari

A very large selection of local and imported wines and spirits as well as a wide variety of Champagne Etiquetes. Their expertise extends to their yachting delivery for Piraeus and also their gift department with many mix and match choices. more

GB Corner Gifts & Flavors

Explore at GB Corner the authentic selection of GB Products, Zeus+Dione handmade clothing and an exclusive variety of indigenous delicacies & chocolates by French Pastry Chef Arnaud Larher. This is the most renowned "corner" of the city, with unique more

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