Guidebook for Athina
Sightseeing
It's the symbol of Western Civilisation and one of the main reasons to come to Athens!
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Acropolis of Athens
It's the symbol of Western Civilisation and one of the main reasons to come to Athens!
Home to Greece's largest collection of items from antiquity and beyond.
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouHome to Greece's largest collection of items from antiquity and beyond.
A wonderful collection ranging from statues to household items in a beautiful classicist house.
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Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou DoukaA wonderful collection ranging from statues to household items in a beautiful classicist house.
One of the best collections of Greek artefacts from the Acropolis site but also one of the best modern buildings in Greece.
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Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouOne of the best collections of Greek artefacts from the Acropolis site but also one of the best modern buildings in Greece.
A wide range of exhibits and artefacts from throughout the Greek history.
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosA wide range of exhibits and artefacts from throughout the Greek history.
The largest museum in Greece dedicated to Ancient Greek inscriptions.
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Epigraphic Museum
1 TositsaThe largest museum in Greece dedicated to Ancient Greek inscriptions.
Right in the centre of Athens, the original place of study for the people under the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
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Hadrian's Library
3 AreosRight in the centre of Athens, the original place of study for the people under the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
Come here for the changing of the guard. On Sunday at 1030 you will get the full show with military band as well.
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Old Royal Palace
Come here for the changing of the guard. On Sunday at 1030 you will get the full show with military band as well.
Walk up or take the funicular for some of the best views of Athens.
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Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
Walk up or take the funicular for some of the best views of Athens.
It's alive here! The entrance to the flea markets and the Plaka. Lots going on all the time and just a few minutes walk from the apartment.
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Monastiraki Square
21 ApollonosIt's alive here! The entrance to the flea markets and the Plaka. Lots going on all the time and just a few minutes walk from the apartment.
A great place to relax in some shade in the city centre. Close to main sites like the Parliament, the Zappion and a good walk through for the Olympic Stadium.
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National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasA great place to relax in some shade in the city centre. Close to main sites like the Parliament, the Zappion and a good walk through for the Olympic Stadium.
The stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896 but has a much bigger history. Take the audio guide and enjoy!
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Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896 but has a much bigger history. Take the audio guide and enjoy!
Arts & Culture
A leading centre for classical music and the arts in general.
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The Athens Concert Hall
68 Vasilissis SofiasA leading centre for classical music and the arts in general.
A truly wonderful theatre. If you get the chance to see a performance here then take it!
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouA truly wonderful theatre. If you get the chance to see a performance here then take it!
Greece's best traditional dance school. Check listings for performances. It's also possible to book a dance class there!
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The Dora Stratou dance Theatre
Greece's best traditional dance school. Check listings for performances. It's also possible to book a dance class there!
Shopping
The longest pedestrianised street in Athens. Get your souvenirs here and enjoy the old architecture.
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou AreopagitouThe longest pedestrianised street in Athens. Get your souvenirs here and enjoy the old architecture.
A select range of items created by small scale artisans from around the world.
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Paraphernalia
15 loannou PaparrigopoulouA select range of items created by small scale artisans from around the world.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively, cool place for the young hip crowd, check out Rehab just behind it too.
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Drunk Sinatra
16 ThiseosLively, cool place for the young hip crowd, check out Rehab just behind it too.
Great rum bar right in the heart of the textile district and only 5mins from the apartment.
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Baba Au Rum
6 KlitiouGreat rum bar right in the heart of the textile district and only 5mins from the apartment.
A great place for a fab night out with the hip Athenians.
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The Gin Joint
1 Christou LadaA great place for a fab night out with the hip Athenians.
Head to the top floor for a classy cocktail or glass of wine with an amazing view. Wear something nice!
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Head to the top floor for a classy cocktail or glass of wine with an amazing view. Wear something nice!
A favorite for Athenian journalists for the past 40 years, not much in here has changed!
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Galaxy Bar
10 StadiouA favorite for Athenian journalists for the past 40 years, not much in here has changed!
Rock & Balls
2 VasilikisGreat cocktails and great meatball dishes in a fantastic looking venue.
With around 120 Greek wines on offer, the drinks are accompanied by cheeses and cold cuts.
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heteroclito
2 FokionosWith around 120 Greek wines on offer, the drinks are accompanied by cheeses and cold cuts.
Fabulous little wine bar in hidden street, also here is the lovely Blue Bird bar.
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Kiki de grèce
4 IpitouFabulous little wine bar in hidden street, also here is the lovely Blue Bird bar.
Number 22 on the world's best bars list in 2015. Great signature cocktails and a super friendly crowd.
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The Clumsies
30 PraxitelousNumber 22 on the world's best bars list in 2015. Great signature cocktails and a super friendly crowd.
It's a bit like Christmas here every day in this cozy, traditional yet super fun bar.
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Noel
59B KolokotroniIt's a bit like Christmas here every day in this cozy, traditional yet super fun bar.
mutli-space arts venue with live music, cafe, arts centre and magical urban garden open from the early hours.
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six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotoumutli-space arts venue with live music, cafe, arts centre and magical urban garden open from the early hours.
Food Scene
Coffee and light dishes in a cool and airy place. It's modern and welcoming and popular with the locals.
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Bartesera
25 KolokotroniCoffee and light dishes in a cool and airy place. It's modern and welcoming and popular with the locals.
So much more than coffee available at Athens' most famous hang out.
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Athénée
9 VoukourestiouSo much more than coffee available at Athens' most famous hang out.
The best souvlaki place in Athens. They haven't changed the recipe here since it opened decades ago. It's 5mins from the apartment too!
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O Kostas
7 PentelisThe best souvlaki place in Athens. They haven't changed the recipe here since it opened decades ago. It's 5mins from the apartment too!
Open since 1906 and still serving some of the best pies in the capitol!
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ΑΡΙΣΤΟΝ ΛΟΜΠΟΤΕΣΗ
10 VoulisOpen since 1906 and still serving some of the best pies in the capitol!
The best comfort food in Athens. I like the chicken soup with pumpkin and couscous!
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Melilotos
19 KalamiotouThe best comfort food in Athens. I like the chicken soup with pumpkin and couscous!
Fancy a change from Greek food? This tasty little Mexican place has some great dishes on the menu. The small street it's on is worth exploring too!
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Taqueria Maya
10 PetrakiFancy a change from Greek food? This tasty little Mexican place has some great dishes on the menu. The small street it's on is worth exploring too!
OSTERMAN
10 Pl. Agias IrinisA grand cafe serving great food in an old textile store.
Mama Roux
str 50Serving multiethnic food
Falafellas
51 Aiolouthe best falafel in Athens.