Guidebook for Athina
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best cafes and restaurants in athens downtown! Definetaly visit!
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Noel
59B KolokotroniOne of the best cafes and restaurants in athens downtown! Definetaly visit!
Great cocktails, great boozes, great finger food and pizza. If you pass by, give it a shot!
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Odori
2 SkouleniouGreat cocktails, great boozes, great finger food and pizza. If you pass by, give it a shot!
Awarded and among the 100 best bars in Europe, this bar will take your breath away. Always crowed, sometimes too crowded.
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The Clumsies
30 PraxitelousAwarded and among the 100 best bars in Europe, this bar will take your breath away. Always crowed, sometimes too crowded.
Most probably the most amazing Acropolis view across the city! Enjoy your drinks or you coffee and let the view take your breath away!
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A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 MiaouliMost probably the most amazing Acropolis view across the city! Enjoy your drinks or you coffee and let the view take your breath away!
Why visit? Drinking one of the best cocktails in town seeing acropolis rock right in front of you is the main reason. You will certainly find many many others!
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360 Cocktail bar
2 IfestouWhy visit? Drinking one of the best cocktails in town seeing acropolis rock right in front of you is the main reason. You will certainly find many many others!
A cosy cafe/bar very close to the flat. Here you can enjoy your morning espressos as well as late night drinks with great drinks!
Υποβρύχιο
53 AsklipiouA cosy cafe/bar very close to the flat. Here you can enjoy your morning espressos as well as late night drinks with great drinks!
On top of the Athens Hilton, Galaxy bar is definately one of the most famous downtown spots. Great cocktails of all kinds with the best view of Acropolis rock and Licabetus hill.
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Galaxy Restaurant & Bar
46 Vasilissis SofiasOn top of the Athens Hilton, Galaxy bar is definately one of the most famous downtown spots. Great cocktails of all kinds with the best view of Acropolis rock and Licabetus hill.
Food Scene
One of the best taverns in the area in which you can taste great greek food. A place loved by the locals.
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Nikitas
19 Ag. AnargironOne of the best taverns in the area in which you can taste great greek food. A place loved by the locals.
One of the most famous taverns in Exarchia area, especially on the summer period. Great menu, great dishes. You should try it!
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Rosalia
59 ValtetsiouOne of the most famous taverns in Exarchia area, especially on the summer period. Great menu, great dishes. You should try it!
Right next to Sintagma square, this famous greek tavern is one of the most central taverns with great greek food. Well known for the meat specialties! The friendly staff will welcome you with raki (traditional greek spirit). Go there!
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Tzitzikas kai Mermigas
12 MitropoleosRight next to Sintagma square, this famous greek tavern is one of the most central taverns with great greek food. Well known for the meat specialties! The friendly staff will welcome you with raki (traditional greek spirit). Go there!
Sightseeing
The Olympieion includes the sanctuary (temple) of Olympian Zeus, Roman baths, classical houses as well as a section of the ancient city’s forti cation wall.
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Храм Зевса Олимпийского
The Olympieion includes the sanctuary (temple) of Olympian Zeus, Roman baths, classical houses as well as a section of the ancient city’s forti cation wall.
Following the construction of the temple of Zeus, the Athenians, in 131 AD, in honour of Emperor Hadrian, built an arch on the northwestern perimeter of the temple.
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Арка Адриана
50 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasFollowing the construction of the temple of Zeus, the Athenians, in 131 AD, in honour of Emperor Hadrian, built an arch on the northwestern perimeter of the temple.
Dionyssiou Aeropagitou Str is one of the most impressive streets of Athens, offering an extraordinary view of the southern slope of the Acropolis, where some of the city’s most significant monuments stand, and of course the Parthenon.
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou AreopagitouDionyssiou Aeropagitou Str is one of the most impressive streets of Athens, offering an extraordinary view of the southern slope of the Acropolis, where some of the city’s most significant monuments stand, and of course the Parthenon.
The Acropolis is the symbol of Athens, the sacred rock, linking the fabulous ancient civilisation with the modern city. The monuments on the Sacred Rock date back to the prehistoric era and antiquity.
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Акрополь Афин
The Acropolis is the symbol of Athens, the sacred rock, linking the fabulous ancient civilisation with the modern city. The monuments on the Sacred Rock date back to the prehistoric era and antiquity.
Enter the archaeological area on the southern slope of the Acropolis (entrance at Dionyssiou Areopagitou Str), and head upwards. On the slope to your right is the most ancient theatre of the world, the Theatre of Dionysos. In this theatre, the most famous ancient Greek poets, Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Euripides, and Sophocles saw premiere performances of their plays in the 5th century BC.
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Театр Диониса
25 MitseonEnter the archaeological area on the southern slope of the Acropolis (entrance at Dionyssiou Areopagitou Str), and head upwards. On the slope to your right is the most ancient theatre of the world, the Theatre of Dionysos. In this theatre, the most famous ancient Greek poets, Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Euripides, and Sophocles saw premiere performances of their plays in the 5th century BC.
Well worth a visit any time of the year. A walk at Philopappou Hill is a fascinating experience.
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Холм Филопаппу
215 ΦυλήςWell worth a visit any time of the year. A walk at Philopappou Hill is a fascinating experience.
The archaeological area of the ancient Agora is located on the foothills of the Acropolis, near Thission Metro Station. In antiquity, the Agora was not solely a commercial centre.
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Афинская агора
24 AdrianouThe archaeological area of the ancient Agora is located on the foothills of the Acropolis, near Thission Metro Station. In antiquity, the Agora was not solely a commercial centre.
This place was the most ancient and the biggest cemetery of Attica. Moreover it was the place of burial of citizens who were honoured by the city of Athens.
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Keramikos
This place was the most ancient and the biggest cemetery of Attica. Moreover it was the place of burial of citizens who were honoured by the city of Athens.
A distinctive old Athens area, with narrow, irregularly criss-crossing streets, and small buildings, characteristic of Ottoman and to some extent Byzantine urban planning.
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Монастираки
A distinctive old Athens area, with narrow, irregularly criss-crossing streets, and small buildings, characteristic of Ottoman and to some extent Byzantine urban planning.
A colourful neoclassical Athens neighbourhood, encompassed by Athinas Str, Ermou Str, and Evripidou Str.
It is a busy neighbourhood, especially in the night. You will nd on its narrow alleys a multitude of cafes, small bars, clubs, restaurants, ouzo- restaurants, and taverns with live Greek music, theatres, galleries, art galleries, and antique shops.
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Псири
MiaouliA colourful neoclassical Athens neighbourhood, encompassed by Athinas Str, Ermou Str, and Evripidou Str.
It is a busy neighbourhood, especially in the night. You will nd on its narrow alleys a multitude of cafes, small bars, clubs, restaurants, ouzo- restaurants, and taverns with live Greek music, theatres, galleries, art galleries, and antique shops.
Metaxourgeio
A traditional neighbourhood in the centre of Athens
The area was named after the nearby ancient temple (see page 15). A traditional neighbourhood with a multitude of charming neoclassical houses and stately buildings. Have a drink at one of the outdoor cafés at Thissio Square (at Apostolou Pavlou Str), and enjoy a unique view of the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora area.
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Thiseio
The area was named after the nearby ancient temple (see page 15). A traditional neighbourhood with a multitude of charming neoclassical houses and stately buildings. Have a drink at one of the outdoor cafés at Thissio Square (at Apostolou Pavlou Str), and enjoy a unique view of the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora area.
In Kolonaki you will find parks and attractive buildings, built predominantly in the neoclassical and modernist architectural
style, lending the area a distinguished character. It is considered the “aristocratic” neighbourhood of Athens. You will find here the most expensive commercial shops, popular cafes and modern bars, and luxury restaurants.
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Колонаки
In Kolonaki you will find parks and attractive buildings, built predominantly in the neoclassical and modernist architectural
style, lending the area a distinguished character. It is considered the “aristocratic” neighbourhood of Athens. You will find here the most expensive commercial shops, popular cafes and modern bars, and luxury restaurants.
Syntagma Square is Athens’ central square. The name of the square is derived from an uprising on 3 September 1843, of the people and the guard of Athens before the then Royal Palace building, (what is now the Parliament), demanding that King Otto grant a Constitution (Syntagma means Constitution).
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Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosSyntagma Square is Athens’ central square. The name of the square is derived from an uprising on 3 September 1843, of the people and the guard of Athens before the then Royal Palace building, (what is now the Parliament), demanding that King Otto grant a Constitution (Syntagma means Constitution).
Panathenaikon [Panathenaic] Stadium, a remarkable
construction, was made of white marble. The horseshoe shaped stadium faces the National Garden.
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Панафинаикоский стадион
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouPanathenaikon [Panathenaic] Stadium, a remarkable
construction, was made of white marble. The horseshoe shaped stadium faces the National Garden.
Neapoli is encompassed by Lycavittos Hill and Mavromihali Str. It is, after Plaka, the oldest neighbourhood of Athens (Neapoli means New Town). Neapoli and Exarhia were built a after 1860.
Neapoli
Neapoli is encompassed by Lycavittos Hill and Mavromihali Str. It is, after Plaka, the oldest neighbourhood of Athens (Neapoli means New Town). Neapoli and Exarhia were built a after 1860.
An old Athens neighbourhood, with a special charm. It is known as a residential neighbourhood of students and artists, witha bohemian character, 53 contrasting with the worldly
Kolonaki Square.
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Exarcheia
An old Athens neighbourhood, with a special charm. It is known as a residential neighbourhood of students and artists, witha bohemian character, 53 contrasting with the worldly
Kolonaki Square.
One of the oldest roads of Athens, it was originally designed to be a Boulevard (formerly called Boulevard Str). Today it is one of the busiest roads, linking Syntagma Square with Omonia Square.
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Panepistimiou St
One of the oldest roads of Athens, it was originally designed to be a Boulevard (formerly called Boulevard Str). Today it is one of the busiest roads, linking Syntagma Square with Omonia Square.
One the most charming roads of the city, with some of the most attractive buildings, museums and parks.
Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias
Leoforos Vasilissis SofiasOne the most charming roads of the city, with some of the most attractive buildings, museums and parks.
Ermou
ErmouThe main and most famous commercial road in Athens downtown.
Parks & Nature
The National Garden, open from dawn to sunset,
is an oasis in the centre of the city. It has a total area
of 160,000 m2. Some five hundred different kinds of plants, bushes and trees from various locations around the world are grown here (in total, it has 7,000 trees and 40,000 bushes).
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Национальный сад в Афинах
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasThe National Garden, open from dawn to sunset,
is an oasis in the centre of the city. It has a total area
of 160,000 m2. Some five hundred different kinds of plants, bushes and trees from various locations around the world are grown here (in total, it has 7,000 trees and 40,000 bushes).
It is a forest in the heart of the city, and among the Athenians’ favourite places for hiking or relaxing in the local cafés and restaurants. Enjoy a unique view of the city!
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Точка обзора на горе Ликавитос
It is a forest in the heart of the city, and among the Athenians’ favourite places for hiking or relaxing in the local cafés and restaurants. Enjoy a unique view of the city!
Strefi Hill is located in the vicinity of Exarhia Square, and despite of its relatively small size (approximately 12.5 acres) it forms a green oasis in the densely built city.
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Холм Стрефи
134 Emmanouil BenakiStrefi Hill is located in the vicinity of Exarhia Square, and despite of its relatively small size (approximately 12.5 acres) it forms a green oasis in the densely built city.
Arts & Culture
A stately building constructed in the late
19th century, the National Archaeological Museum was designed by L. Lange and Ern. Ziller. The Ionian style propylaea are adorned with clay statues, the copies of ancient works, while on either side is an oblong arcade. You will find a café at the atrium and another one in the beautiful garden in front of the Museum, where many Athenians like
to hang out, especially in the summer.
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Национальный археологический музей
44 28is OktovriouA stately building constructed in the late
19th century, the National Archaeological Museum was designed by L. Lange and Ern. Ziller. The Ionian style propylaea are adorned with clay statues, the copies of ancient works, while on either side is an oblong arcade. You will find a café at the atrium and another one in the beautiful garden in front of the Museum, where many Athenians like
to hang out, especially in the summer.
The most impressive neoclassical building of Athens, it was built in stages from 1910 to 1931 (designed by An. Metaxas). Formerly the residence of Ant. Benakis, since 1931 it houses the Museum exhibits.
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosThe most impressive neoclassical building of Athens, it was built in stages from 1910 to 1931 (designed by An. Metaxas). Formerly the residence of Ant. Benakis, since 1931 it houses the Museum exhibits.
The main building of the Museum is Villa Ilisia (1848), a neorenaissance style building, constructed at the bank of
the then uncovered Ilissos river. It was the residence of S. de Marbois-Lebrun, known as the “Duchess of Plaisance”
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Византийский и Христианский музей
22 Leof. Vasilissis SofiasThe main building of the Museum is Villa Ilisia (1848), a neorenaissance style building, constructed at the bank of
the then uncovered Ilissos river. It was the residence of S. de Marbois-Lebrun, known as the “Duchess of Plaisance”
A monumental work, the Athens Concert Hall was built in stages from 1973- 1991. It is thought to be one of the best concert halls in the world.
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Афинский концертный зал
68 Vasilissis SofiasA monumental work, the Athens Concert Hall was built in stages from 1973- 1991. It is thought to be one of the best concert halls in the world.
It houses priceless finds from the Acropolis monuments that represent its history and functions as the most important religious centre of ancient Athens.
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ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟ ΑΚΡΟΠΟΛΗΣ
It houses priceless finds from the Acropolis monuments that represent its history and functions as the most important religious centre of ancient Athens.
The well-organised museum was founded with the purpose of housing the Goulandris private collection of Cycladic Art. It is one of the leading museums in Athens.
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Музей кикладского искусства
4 Neofitou DoukaThe well-organised museum was founded with the purpose of housing the Goulandris private collection of Cycladic Art. It is one of the leading museums in Athens.
It is one of the ve most important numismatic museums in the world. It displays more than 600,000 coins, “treasuries” (closed coin collections), standard weights, metals and precious stones, from the ancient Greek period, the Roman period, Byzantium, the western middle Ages, and modern history.
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Нумизматический музей
12 El. VenizelouIt is one of the ve most important numismatic museums in the world. It displays more than 600,000 coins, “treasuries” (closed coin collections), standard weights, metals and precious stones, from the ancient Greek period, the Roman period, Byzantium, the western middle Ages, and modern history.
It displays the works of Greek and foreign artists, and
holds important temporary exhibitions.
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Акропольский музей
It displays the works of Greek and foreign artists, and
holds important temporary exhibitions.
Founded in 1977, its collection comprises 8,000 authentic pieces, photographs, documents and archives that refer to the 2,300-year-old presence of Jews in Greece.
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Еврейский музей Греции
39 NikisFounded in 1977, its collection comprises 8,000 authentic pieces, photographs, documents and archives that refer to the 2,300-year-old presence of Jews in Greece.
The digital planetarium established by the Eugenides Foundation has a dome of 25m in diameter and a 950m2
area. It is one of the biggest and best equipped digital planetariums in the world.
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Планетарий Евгенидеса
st PentelisThe digital planetarium established by the Eugenides Foundation has a dome of 25m in diameter and a 950m2
area. It is one of the biggest and best equipped digital planetariums in the world.
Shopping
The most famous shopping mall at Athens downtown. Find more than 500 brands and enjoy a coffee at the top of the mall after a tiring shopping day.
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Attica
9 PanepistimiouThe most famous shopping mall at Athens downtown. Find more than 500 brands and enjoy a coffee at the top of the mall after a tiring shopping day.
The most famous shopping mall in Maroussi area, one of the most beautiful northern suburbs of the city!
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Торговый центр Афины
35 Andrea PapandreouThe most famous shopping mall in Maroussi area, one of the most beautiful northern suburbs of the city!