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 Voula & Vouliagmeni
Eating & drinking in Voula & Vouliagmeni

The southernmost suburb of the city has a good kitchen selection to offer. For solid meat dishes we recommend the Voula center. Here you will find some very famous steakhouses.

Exarcheia Shopping
Exarcheia Shopping

In Exarcheia there is little of the hectic pace that usually prevails in the central shopping areas. Here, you will find many small, family-run shops with motivated sales staff who will sometimes take half an hour to deliver personal and professional customer service.

Melina Merkouri
Melina Merkouri

Melina Merkouri, born in Athens on October 18, 1920, was a Greek actress and politician. Awarded with international accolades and a personality of world-wide recognition, Melina Merkouri was the Cultural Affairs Minister of the PASOK government.

President Hotel Building
President Hotel Building

The President Hotel is located on Kifisias Avenue and was built in 1977 on the plot of the former national telephone company. It is the tallest hotel in the country and an impressive sample of cubist architecture - with a height of 68 m and a 516 room availability on 21 luxurious floors.

Collections of the National Archaeological Museum
Collections of the National Archaeological Museum

The exhibition rooms of the National Archaeological Museum are divided into the most important periods of Greek cultural history. The visitor is thus given the opportunity to make a chronological tour through the museum.

Athens Museum of Illusions
Athens Museum of Illusions

Visitors to the Museum of Illusion in Athens will be amazed at what their minds can be bent to do. Provided here is an engaging visual, sensory and educational experience via new, unexplored illusions.

Archaeological Museum of Aegina
Archaeological Museum of Aegina

Aegina is a beautiful island with numerous distinctive attractions. But what every visitor should not miss is a stroll through the halls of the Archaeological Museum. It is located in the area of Kolona and is the first National Museum.

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.

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

Ypatia Kornarou, Elissavet Efstathiou photo exhibition "Forsaken Places"
May
18
Sat
41st Authentic Marathon of Athens
Nov
09
Sat
Vasiliki Koukou exhibition "Where flowers are singing"
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

Jolie Môme Cocktail Bar

The most creative cocktails in the north of Athens are served at Jolie Môme Cocktail Bar. The professional staff creates small drinkable masterpieces in a unique atmosphere reminiscent of a Parisian bistro. 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

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

Villa Grigio 46 (Bar & Restaurant)

Inside a beautiful courtyard with trees and an interior space of minimalistic aesthetics with a half-light, there is the "Villa Grigio 46" - an ideal destination for an evening outing. Here you will discover fine wines from Italy and Greece. more

Agora Restaurant Bar

Whether for a business lunch or family reunion. Agora Restaurant, located near Alexandras Avenue in the Ampelokipoi district of Athens, has been impressing its clientele since 1996 with a well-balanced Mediterranean cuisine, preparing high quality fish and meat dishes. more

Flocafe

One of the things that make Flocafé so special is that it gives guests the chance to create their very own experience. They can do this during their spare time, not only through the relaxed, carefree and stylish ambience, but also through the lively more

Ta Mpakaliarakia tou Damigou (Fish Tavern)

Since 1865 until today, "The Mpakaliarakia tou Damigou" tavern, owned by the Damigos family, has served fried cod fish imported from Norway, and aromatic wine from Mesogeia. The menu offers a huge variety of additional dishes giving plenty of choice more

Eat at Milton's (Restaurant)

"Eat at Milton's" cafe-restaurant serves dishes that range from mousaka (egg plant with minced meat and bechamel sauce) to lamb made with sweet red Mavrodaphne wine, all selected / created by Michelin-star Chef Alain Parodi. more

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