Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
Multi-ethnic, delicious cuisine, with great cocktails and fair prices.
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Mama Roux
str 50Multi-ethnic, delicious cuisine, with great cocktails and fair prices.
Although mythically famous,with many poems and songs having been written about it, this totally typical tavern is not even known by the most modern greeks.Traditional,basically clean,fresh & must-go!
Sokratous 9
Although mythically famous,with many poems and songs having been written about it, this totally typical tavern is not even known by the most modern greeks.Traditional,basically clean,fresh & must-go!
Kolokotroni 14
14 KolokotroniCheap, fresh and delicious. You can also order it to our house!
Romvis 24
24 RomvisPerfect fairy-like atmosphere, organic and vegetarian coffees, beverages and food
Αβραμιώτου 6
6 AvramiotouPERFECT to have a beer, it is a beautiful garden.
The name means “garden” and it practically is the garden of an old man’s house. Although until 2 years ago it was 100% authentic, now it is also a little hip and cool…
Agiou Dimitriou 12
12 Agiou DimitriouThe name means “garden” and it practically is the garden of an old man’s house. Although until 2 years ago it was 100% authentic, now it is also a little hip and cool…
Perfect perfect perfect!!!! For coffee, ouzo, beer, food or dessert. It may be a little more expensive than others, but it is totally worth it. And it is at 7’ walk from your house!
Mnisikleous 23
Perfect perfect perfect!!!! For coffee, ouzo, beer, food or dessert. It may be a little more expensive than others, but it is totally worth it. And it is at 7’ walk from your house!
At 10’ walk from your house, inside the heart of Anafiotika, for afternoon coffee and dessert!
Θρασύβουλου 9
10 ThrasivoylουAt 10’ walk from your house, inside the heart of Anafiotika, for afternoon coffee and dessert!
At a 5’ walk from your house, really cute, artistic and cosy. For the rainy days’ breakfasts!
Iperidou 5
5 IperidouAt a 5’ walk from your house, really cute, artistic and cosy. For the rainy days’ breakfasts!
Vrisakiou 17
17 VrisakiouOpen-air upper terrace, ideal for coffee or beer.
Dioskouron 13
13 DioskouronIdeal place for mid-day or afternoon, to drink your ouzo and eat something ;-)
I would totally recommend it because it has nice quality and perfect view. But do not overdo it because it is not cheap (although neither expensive).
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Dionisiou Areopagitou 15
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouI would totally recommend it because it has nice quality and perfect view. But do not overdo it because it is not cheap (although neither expensive).
Apollonos 2
The best sushi in town.
The best souvlaki in town, it’s worth the waiting behind the queue of hungry greeks! Open until early in the afternoon.
Αγίας Ειρήνης 2
The best souvlaki in town, it’s worth the waiting behind the queue of hungry greeks! Open until early in the afternoon.
When youngsters, my grandparents used to go to this historical fish tavern, founded in 1865. Underground, it was once the meeting point of the political, social and artistic celebrities of Athens.
Kidathineon 41
When youngsters, my grandparents used to go to this historical fish tavern, founded in 1865. Underground, it was once the meeting point of the political, social and artistic celebrities of Athens.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kolokotroni 25
25 KolokotroniCool bar with cool people and many artists.
Lekka 23-25
23-25 LekkaDance with an urban attitude!
Thiseos 16
16 ThiseosFor soul, funk, jazz and alternative dancing!
A must-see of Athens. It has been Athens most famous and artistic bar for many years now. And the most cool. ;)
Κολοκοτρώνη 57
A must-see of Athens. It has been Athens most famous and artistic bar for many years now. And the most cool. ;)
six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouMost of Athen’s alternative and electro lives happen there.
Another popular & beautiful place, which is hidden in the inner-garden of some buildings. Nice for beer but also for visiting its artistic exhibitions.
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Normanou 5
5 NormanouAnother popular & beautiful place, which is hidden in the inner-garden of some buildings. Nice for beer but also for visiting its artistic exhibitions.
This is a self-service bar which is run by the students of Fine Arts….and its atmosphere is REALLY SPECIAL AND PERFECT!
Panos 19
19 PanosThis is a self-service bar which is run by the students of Fine Arts….and its atmosphere is REALLY SPECIAL AND PERFECT!
Athens' oldest distillery and liquor shop. With cosy lighted atmosphere that reminds of a surreal pharmacy.
Kidathineon 39-41
39-41 KidathineonAthens' oldest distillery and liquor shop. With cosy lighted atmosphere that reminds of a surreal pharmacy.
Sightseeing
The stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Enormous & picturesque, built entirely of white marble, the oldest in the world.
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Stadion Panathinaiko
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Enormous & picturesque, built entirely of white marble, the oldest in the world.
The National Garden is a public park of 15.5 hectares (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital, Athens. Perfect for Sunday walks (or runs)!
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Nationale tuin
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasThe National Garden is a public park of 15.5 hectares (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital, Athens. Perfect for Sunday walks (or runs)!
Parlement van Griekenland
2 ΒουλήςIts history just never ends.
The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates was erected by Lysicrates, a wealthy choregos (=sponsor) of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the award of first prize in 335/334 BC.
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Choragic Monument van Lysicrates
3 EpimenidouThe Choragic Monument of Lysicrates was erected by Lysicrates, a wealthy choregos (=sponsor) of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the award of first prize in 335/334 BC.
Located in Plaka, the church of St. Aikaterini was built in the mid-11th century. Byzantine experts believe this domed cross-in-square, four-aisled church was formerly dedicated to Saint Theodoros.
Cherefontos 14
14 CherefontosLocated in Plaka, the church of St. Aikaterini was built in the mid-11th century. Byzantine experts believe this domed cross-in-square, four-aisled church was formerly dedicated to Saint Theodoros.
The arch was built during the roman period, to celebrate the arrival of the emperor Hadrian and honor him for his benefaction of completing the construction of the nearby Temple of Olympian Zeus.
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Boog van Hadrianus
50 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasThe arch was built during the roman period, to celebrate the arrival of the emperor Hadrian and honor him for his benefaction of completing the construction of the nearby Temple of Olympian Zeus.
A colossal ruined temple that was dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Construction began in 600BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants,who envisaged building the world's greatest temple.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
A colossal ruined temple that was dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Construction began in 600BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants,who envisaged building the world's greatest temple.
The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy, western civilization and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments.
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Parthenon
The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy, western civilization and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments.
Pnyka is a hill next to Acropoli's hill.The ancient Athenians gathered on Pnyka to host their popular assemblies,so it is the meeting place of one of the world's earliest known democratic legislatures
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Pnyx
Pnyka is a hill next to Acropoli's hill.The ancient Athenians gathered on Pnyka to host their popular assemblies,so it is the meeting place of one of the world's earliest known democratic legislatures
The Tower of the Winds is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a horologion or "timepiece".
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Toren van de winden
The Tower of the Winds is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a horologion or "timepiece".
The Roman Agora was encroached upon and obstructed by a series of Roman buildings, beginning with the imperial family's gift to the Athenians of a large odeion (concert hall).
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Romeinse Agora
3 PolignotouThe Roman Agora was encroached upon and obstructed by a series of Roman buildings, beginning with the imperial family's gift to the Athenians of a large odeion (concert hall).
It was in the Agora of Athens that the great philosopher Socrates questioned the market-goers on their understanding of the meaning of life, attracting a crowd of Athenian youth followers.
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Agora van Athene
24 AdrianouIt was in the Agora of Athens that the great philosopher Socrates questioned the market-goers on their understanding of the meaning of life, attracting a crowd of Athenian youth followers.
In classical times,this hill functioned as the high Court of Appeal for criminal and civil cases. Areopagus means Are's (=Mars) Rock, as Ares was supposed to have been tried here by the olympian gods.
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Areopagusheuvel
21 TheoriasIn classical times,this hill functioned as the high Court of Appeal for criminal and civil cases. Areopagus means Are's (=Mars) Rock, as Ares was supposed to have been tried here by the olympian gods.
Also known as the Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion, is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built.
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Tempel van Hephaistos
3 StirieonAlso known as the Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion, is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built.
Typical of the Hellenistic age, the stoa (covered walkway or portico) was more elaborate and larger than the earlier buildings of ancient Athens. It is made of white Pentelic marble.
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Stoa van Attalus
24 AdrianouTypical of the Hellenistic age, the stoa (covered walkway or portico) was more elaborate and larger than the earlier buildings of ancient Athens. It is made of white Pentelic marble.
Kidathineon 17
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Greek_Folk_Art
A museum and Research Centre for Ethnomusicology, displaying about 600 Greek musical instruments from the last 300 years. Also very interesting architecturaly.
Diogenous 1
1 DiogenousA museum and Research Centre for Ethnomusicology, displaying about 600 Greek musical instruments from the last 300 years. Also very interesting architecturaly.
Housed in an impressive old hat factory in Thisseio, the Centre exhibits 1) real-dimension Athens of the 20th century and 2) the history, figures and materials of the folk art of shadow theater.
Iraklidon 66
66 IraklidonHoused in an impressive old hat factory in Thisseio, the Centre exhibits 1) real-dimension Athens of the 20th century and 2) the history, figures and materials of the folk art of shadow theater.
Shopping
Cherefontos 10
10 CherefontosPharmacy
Essentials
Varvakeios, the modern popular agora of Athens, with fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. Check out for the cafes inside the fish agora!
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Athinas
AthinasVarvakeios, the modern popular agora of Athens, with fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. Check out for the cafes inside the fish agora!
Super Market: The neighborhood of Plaka is too traditional to host a modern Super Market...
Φαλήρου 48
48 FalirouSuper Market: The neighborhood of Plaka is too traditional to host a modern Super Market...
Apollonos 1
Fresh fruit and vegetables!
Sellei
SelleiFresh meat
Sellei 9
9 SelleiFresh fruit and vegetables!
Because, unfortunately, Plaka is too traditional to have a modern Super Market! You can find one, though, at 10' walk.
Kidathineon 23
23 KidathineonBecause, unfortunately, Plaka is too traditional to have a modern Super Market! You can find one, though, at 10' walk.
Petraki 28
28 PetrakiSuper Market
Adrianou 97
97 AdrianouNice sandwiches, snacks for breakfast, coffee, cookies and bread!
Everything Else
Lisikratous 6
6 LisikratousBank
Arts & Culture
Open-air cinema with view up to the Acropolis. What more can we ask? Offer of 5E tickets every Tuesday and Wednesday. Movies at 21:00 and 23:00.
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Kidathineon 22
22 KidathineonOpen-air cinema with view up to the Acropolis. What more can we ask? Offer of 5E tickets every Tuesday and Wednesday. Movies at 21:00 and 23:00.
Λεωφόρος Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας 9
http://www.thf.gr/default.aspx?lang=en-US&page=1
Koumpari 1
1 Koumparihttp://www.benaki.gr/index.asp?id=4020102&sid=0&cat=0&lang=en