Guidebook for Athens
Essentials
Supermarket AB Vasilopoulos
The bigest supermarket in the area.
8 minutes wlaking distance.
Κειριαδών 12
Supermarket AB Vasilopoulos
The bigest supermarket in the area.
8 minutes wlaking distance.
Iraklidon 11
11 IraklidonVeropoulos supermarket smaller but full .
2 minutes wakling distance
Kiosk, 24 hours every day of the week. When the time is passing over and enything else is closed you have solution even if it is 5 in the morning.
Go for cigarettes,sodas,sandwitch and anything handy.
Oposite the Kiosk there is a creperie. Try the banana chocolate.
Vasiliou Tou Megalou 6
6 Megalou VasileiouKiosk, 24 hours every day of the week. When the time is passing over and enything else is closed you have solution even if it is 5 in the morning.
Go for cigarettes,sodas,sandwitch and anything handy.
Oposite the Kiosk there is a creperie. Try the banana chocolate.
Food Scene
Perfect location of the restaurant dressed in white, with a view of the Temple of Hephaestus and the Acropolis -like card postal- both external tables to Hadrian, but also from the small, enviable terrace, would in itself reason to preferences ^ it is one of the classics most tasty tourist destinations in the city. Call for book a table at terrace.
Lunch also.prise per person: €32 - 38
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Kuzina
9 AdrianouPerfect location of the restaurant dressed in white, with a view of the Temple of Hephaestus and the Acropolis -like card postal- both external tables to Hadrian, but also from the small, enviable terrace, would in itself reason to preferences ^ it is one of the classics most tasty tourist destinations in the city. Call for book a table at terrace.
Lunch also.prise per person: €32 - 38
Local Restaurant. Greek traditional cousine. Menu with choises, good service. 17-25€ per person. walk 3 minutes from apartment.
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Savor charms
11 NileosLocal Restaurant. Greek traditional cousine. Menu with choises, good service. 17-25€ per person. walk 3 minutes from apartment.
It is not one. It is two, both in the pedestrian zone linking Thissio and Petralona, alongside the train line. Elias Kolovos opened the haunt of the '81, in the street called Thessaloniki, and '92 was expanded in the sequel, the Eptachalkou 5 Street. Always a family affair, with him and his daughter Spyridoula a courtyard between the small and the great St. Athanasius, and Chronis and Maria, the other children on the pavement under the olive trees, mulberry trees and koutsoupies insists with famous ribs, burgers, lamb pluck and fries hand cut. Try the famous ribs. can find easy table but on saturday evening and sunday is a liitle bit difficult. go early on Sunday between 12 :00-13:00 or late 22:30-23:30 Saturday-Sunday. Very good prices: € 11 - 14/ per person
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To Steki Tou Ilia (The steak of the sun)
5 EptachalkouIt is not one. It is two, both in the pedestrian zone linking Thissio and Petralona, alongside the train line. Elias Kolovos opened the haunt of the '81, in the street called Thessaloniki, and '92 was expanded in the sequel, the Eptachalkou 5 Street. Always a family affair, with him and his daughter Spyridoula a courtyard between the small and the great St. Athanasius, and Chronis and Maria, the other children on the pavement under the olive trees, mulberry trees and koutsoupies insists with famous ribs, burgers, lamb pluck and fries hand cut. Try the famous ribs. can find easy table but on saturday evening and sunday is a liitle bit difficult. go early on Sunday between 12 :00-13:00 or late 22:30-23:30 Saturday-Sunday. Very good prices: € 11 - 14/ per person
Dimou bakery on Poulopoulou is worth visiting for the exquisite orange cake and more, much more...
Ilia Poulopoulou 17
17 Ilia PoulopoulouDimou bakery on Poulopoulou is worth visiting for the exquisite orange cake and more, much more...
Wort shop for Tea lovers who prefer something quieter will appreciate tearoom Peonia, with infinite varieties of tea, and other goods for drik and eat. Soft music in the evenings.
Vrisakiou 13
13 VrisakiouWort shop for Tea lovers who prefer something quieter will appreciate tearoom Peonia, with infinite varieties of tea, and other goods for drik and eat. Soft music in the evenings.
Sightseeing
Our king of Sightseings,Acropolis..from every corner of the world million of turists come and see Acropolis.You are living in the foot of acropolis within only 7 minutes pedestrian walking.enjoy it!
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Акрополь Афин
Our king of Sightseings,Acropolis..from every corner of the world million of turists come and see Acropolis.You are living in the foot of acropolis within only 7 minutes pedestrian walking.enjoy it!
New huge with a lot of new true stories about ancient times..new museum of acropolis only 2 years is decoradet 3 minutes from the monument of the acropolis ancient bulding.its a suprice, 9 minutes
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Новый музей Акрополя
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouNew huge with a lot of new true stories about ancient times..new museum of acropolis only 2 years is decoradet 3 minutes from the monument of the acropolis ancient bulding.its a suprice, 9 minutes
Entertainment & Activities
A sightseeing trip in the historic center of Athens, the Athens Happy Train
If you want to enjoy an exciting sightseeing trip in the historic center of Athens and see the unique attractions and archaeological sites of the city, hop on the Athens Happy Train.
To Athens Happy Train
A city train-like game, starts its journey from Syntagma Square, and follows a beautiful route in the historic center of Athens, in the old neighborhoods of the city, archaeological sites and the Acropolis Hill.
The trip
It lasts about 60 minutes and passes by the most famous sights and monuments of Athens, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka, Monastiraki, Ancient Market and Roman Agora, Thission, the Stoa of Attalos, the columns of Olympian Zeus, Panathinaiko Stadium, the Greek Parliament, the new Acropolis museum etc.
Enjoy fantastic views from the open-style wagons
The Athens Happy Trains run every 30 minutes from Ermou street and stopped for about 5-10 minutes at each of these stops.
More than 10 person please book online :
Prices:6€ for adults , 4€ for children.
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Площадь Монастираки
21 ApollonosA sightseeing trip in the historic center of Athens, the Athens Happy Train
If you want to enjoy an exciting sightseeing trip in the historic center of Athens and see the unique attractions and archaeological sites of the city, hop on the Athens Happy Train.
To Athens Happy Train
A city train-like game, starts its journey from Syntagma Square, and follows a beautiful route in the historic center of Athens, in the old neighborhoods of the city, archaeological sites and the Acropolis Hill.
The trip
It lasts about 60 minutes and passes by the most famous sights and monuments of Athens, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka, Monastiraki, Ancient Market and Roman Agora, Thission, the Stoa of Attalos, the columns of Olympian Zeus, Panathinaiko Stadium, the Greek Parliament, the new Acropolis museum etc.
Enjoy fantastic views from the open-style wagons
The Athens Happy Trains run every 30 minutes from Ermou street and stopped for about 5-10 minutes at each of these stops.
More than 10 person please book online :
Prices:6€ for adults , 4€ for children.
Drinks & Nightlife
In the unique architectural beauty our area, on the pedestrian street of Apostolou Pavlou which connects Thissio station with the entrance to the Acropolis, created a Restaurant-Cafe-Club, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or supper, coffee of or drink in a live multi adapted depending on the seasons.
Amazing Acropolis view.
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Thissio View
25 Apostolou Pavlou
In the unique architectural beauty our area, on the pedestrian street of Apostolou Pavlou which connects Thissio station with the entrance to the Acropolis, created a Restaurant-Cafe-Club, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or supper, coffee of or drink in a live multi adapted depending on the seasons.
Amazing Acropolis view.
The new industrial space right next to Monastiraki square is named 360 Degrees and has a breathtaking view of the Acropolis. On the second floor Greek creative cuisine is served, prepared exclusively with local ingredients and on the third floor you can enjoy sixty different cocktails. The view from the terrace on the top floor is panoramic and covers the whole of Athens. This locale attracts a mixed, mainly young, but not only crowd, from socialites to cool teenagers, and well known mixologists from abroad are hosted, alternating with live jazz groups in the restaurant. The barteam has created fifteen imaginative cocktail recipes and were awarded as New bar of the year for 2012 at the Athens bar show. The names of dishes on the menu are all inspired by construction materials and include spinning top as a starter, networking salad and brushed cogwheel as a main dish. Definitely surprising.
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360 Cocktail bar
2 Ifestou The new industrial space right next to Monastiraki square is named 360 Degrees and has a breathtaking view of the Acropolis. On the second floor Greek creative cuisine is served, prepared exclusively with local ingredients and on the third floor you can enjoy sixty different cocktails. The view from the terrace on the top floor is panoramic and covers the whole of Athens. This locale attracts a mixed, mainly young, but not only crowd, from socialites to cool teenagers, and well known mixologists from abroad are hosted, alternating with live jazz groups in the restaurant. The barteam has created fifteen imaginative cocktail recipes and were awarded as New bar of the year for 2012 at the Athens bar show. The names of dishes on the menu are all inspired by construction materials and include spinning top as a starter, networking salad and brushed cogwheel as a main dish. Definitely surprising.
On the top floor of hotel A for Athens there is an urban terrace with a stunning view of the Acropolis, Plaka and Monastiraki square. A perfect location for enjoying the special house cocktails at night and also breakfast in the morning. The minimal design enhances the viewing experience and the menu is created with special care, with emphasis on local, healthy ingredients. Funk, soul, jazz, chillhouse, lounge music accompanies the overall style. Must try cocktails are the Golden Flip, with tahini, honey, egg, Ricks Formula, a Negroni made for Mr Bogart, The Old Sport inspired by J. Gatsby and many more superb tastes.
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A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 MiaouliOn the top floor of hotel A for Athens there is an urban terrace with a stunning view of the Acropolis, Plaka and Monastiraki square. A perfect location for enjoying the special house cocktails at night and also breakfast in the morning. The minimal design enhances the viewing experience and the menu is created with special care, with emphasis on local, healthy ingredients. Funk, soul, jazz, chillhouse, lounge music accompanies the overall style. Must try cocktails are the Golden Flip, with tahini, honey, egg, Ricks Formula, a Negroni made for Mr Bogart, The Old Sport inspired by J. Gatsby and many more superb tastes.
Definitely top for chocolate is Chocolat Royal on Apostolou Pavlou.The Chocolat Royal is a Cafe, Bar, Restaurant Thission, ideal for a lovely dinner, tasty cocktails, fine pastries and fine coffee. Visit the terrace and enjoy the magnificent views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus. The Chocolat your Royal offers a complete solution to exit and is an idyllic destination for all by pKa of the day. Life flows in Chocolat. First time you come for your first coffee with friends after school, to your first love, with your partners for business lunch and end with your family for a meal with background Acropolis. Enjoy your most beautiful moments of life in Chocolat Royal where people know each other, fall in love and sometimes marry. It is a magical place where you can experience the most memorable experiences in Athens.
store hours
Monday
8:00 to 2:30Tuesday
8:00 to 2:30Wednesday
8:00 to 2:30Thursday
8:00 to 2:30Friday
8:00 to 2:30Saturday8:00 to 2:30
Sunday8:00 to 2:30
Royal chocolate
Apostolou Pavlou 27, Athens
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Chocolat Royal
27 Apostolou PavlouDefinitely top for chocolate is Chocolat Royal on Apostolou Pavlou.The Chocolat Royal is a Cafe, Bar, Restaurant Thission, ideal for a lovely dinner, tasty cocktails, fine pastries and fine coffee. Visit the terrace and enjoy the magnificent views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus. The Chocolat your Royal offers a complete solution to exit and is an idyllic destination for all by pKa of the day. Life flows in Chocolat. First time you come for your first coffee with friends after school, to your first love, with your partners for business lunch and end with your family for a meal with background Acropolis. Enjoy your most beautiful moments of life in Chocolat Royal where people know each other, fall in love and sometimes marry. It is a magical place where you can experience the most memorable experiences in Athens.
store hours
Monday
8:00 to 2:30Tuesday
8:00 to 2:30Wednesday
8:00 to 2:30Thursday
8:00 to 2:30Friday
8:00 to 2:30Saturday8:00 to 2:30
Sunday8:00 to 2:30
Royal chocolate
Apostolou Pavlou 27, Athens
Arts & Culture
The Panathenaic Stadium (Greek: Παναθηναϊκό στάδιο), also known as the Kallimármaro (Καλλιμάρμαρο, meaning the "beautifully marbled"), is a multi-purpose stadium used for several events and athletics in Athens. The Stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Reconstructed from the remains of an ancient Greek stadium, the Panathenaic is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble[3] (from Mount Penteli) and is one of the oldest in the world.
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Панафинаикоский стадион
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe Panathenaic Stadium (Greek: Παναθηναϊκό στάδιο), also known as the Kallimármaro (Καλλιμάρμαρο, meaning the "beautifully marbled"), is a multi-purpose stadium used for several events and athletics in Athens. The Stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Reconstructed from the remains of an ancient Greek stadium, the Panathenaic is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble[3] (from Mount Penteli) and is one of the oldest in the world.
ERMOU STREET 148
The original 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). The Odeon of Agrippa was built by him in around 15 BC, and measured 51.4 by 43.2 metres, rose several stories in height,and – being sited just north of the Middle Stoa – obstructed the old agora. In return for the odeion, the Athenians built a statue to Agrippa at the site of the previous agora; they based it on a plinth recycled from an earlier statue by covering the old inscription with a new one.
Every day, 08:30 - 15:00
Monday close
Please check if it is better to buy discount ticket that include more that one museums and last 3 days.
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Римская агора
3 PolignotouERMOU STREET 148
The original 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). The Odeon of Agrippa was built by him in around 15 BC, and measured 51.4 by 43.2 metres, rose several stories in height,and – being sited just north of the Middle Stoa – obstructed the old agora. In return for the odeion, the Athenians built a statue to Agrippa at the site of the previous agora; they based it on a plinth recycled from an earlier statue by covering the old inscription with a new one.
Every day, 08:30 - 15:00
Monday close
Please check if it is better to buy discount ticket that include more that one museums and last 3 days.
The temple of Olympian Zeus or Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus is an important ancient temple in the center of Athens . Although construction began in the 6th century BC, was not completed in spite of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. It was the largest temple in Greece during the Hellenistic and Roman times.
The church is located southeast of the Acropolis and 700 meters from the center of Athens . The foundations of the first church in the area, was built by the tyrant of Athens Peisistratus in 515 BC but the work stopped when the son of Pisistratus, Hippias ostracized in 510 BC.
Today the church is a museum open to visitors, unification of the archaeological sites of Athens. As a historical site is protected and supervised by the Archaeological Service.
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Храм Зевса Олимпийского
The temple of Olympian Zeus or Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus is an important ancient temple in the center of Athens . Although construction began in the 6th century BC, was not completed in spite of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. It was the largest temple in Greece during the Hellenistic and Roman times.
The church is located southeast of the Acropolis and 700 meters from the center of Athens . The foundations of the first church in the area, was built by the tyrant of Athens Peisistratus in 515 BC but the work stopped when the son of Pisistratus, Hippias ostracized in 510 BC.
Today the church is a museum open to visitors, unification of the archaeological sites of Athens. As a historical site is protected and supervised by the Archaeological Service.
In the year 2000, the Organization for the Construction of the New Acropolis Museum announced an invitation to a new tender, which was realized in accord with the Directives of the European Union. It is this Tender that has come to fruition with the awarding of the design tender to Bernard Tschumi with Michael Photiadis and their associates and the completion of construction in 2007.
Today, the new Acropolis Museum has a total area of 25,000 square meters, with exhibition space of over 14,000 square meters, ten times more than that of the old museum on the Hill of the Acropolis. The new Museum offers all the amenities expected in an international museum of the 21st century.
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Новый музей Акрополя
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouIn the year 2000, the Organization for the Construction of the New Acropolis Museum announced an invitation to a new tender, which was realized in accord with the Directives of the European Union. It is this Tender that has come to fruition with the awarding of the design tender to Bernard Tschumi with Michael Photiadis and their associates and the completion of construction in 2007.
Today, the new Acropolis Museum has a total area of 25,000 square meters, with exhibition space of over 14,000 square meters, ten times more than that of the old museum on the Hill of the Acropolis. The new Museum offers all the amenities expected in an international museum of the 21st century.
Shopping
Ermou Street (Greek: Οδός Ερμού, Odos Ermou, "Hermes Street"), is a one and a half kilometer-long road in central Athens, Greece, connecting Kerameikos archaeological site with the Syntagma Square through Monastiraki, Psiri and Thiseio.
It consists of three sections: The east (from Filellinon Street to Aiolou Street, app. 700m long) which is a pedestrian zone and the city's best-known and busiest shopping street,[2] the middle (from Aiolou Street to Agion Asomaton str.) and the west (from Agion Asomaton to Peiraios Street) a pedestrian zone also.
With fashion shops and shopping centres promoting most international brands, it is in the top five most expensive shopping streets in Europe, and the tenth most expensive retail street in the world. Nearby, the renovated Army Fund building in Panepistimiou Street includes the "Attica" department store and several upmarket designer stores.
The Byzantine Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea
One of the oldest churches in Athens, the Byzantine Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea is in a small square, on the east section of Ermou Street.
The western section of the road which was remodeled for the 2004 Olympic Games constitutes the ending of the Grand Promenade, the pedestrian walkway around the Acropolis, part of the city's Archaeological Unification Project.
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Ermou
ErmouErmou Street (Greek: Οδός Ερμού, Odos Ermou, "Hermes Street"), is a one and a half kilometer-long road in central Athens, Greece, connecting Kerameikos archaeological site with the Syntagma Square through Monastiraki, Psiri and Thiseio.
It consists of three sections: The east (from Filellinon Street to Aiolou Street, app. 700m long) which is a pedestrian zone and the city's best-known and busiest shopping street,[2] the middle (from Aiolou Street to Agion Asomaton str.) and the west (from Agion Asomaton to Peiraios Street) a pedestrian zone also.
With fashion shops and shopping centres promoting most international brands, it is in the top five most expensive shopping streets in Europe, and the tenth most expensive retail street in the world. Nearby, the renovated Army Fund building in Panepistimiou Street includes the "Attica" department store and several upmarket designer stores.
The Byzantine Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea
One of the oldest churches in Athens, the Byzantine Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea is in a small square, on the east section of Ermou Street.
The western section of the road which was remodeled for the 2004 Olympic Games constitutes the ending of the Grand Promenade, the pedestrian walkway around the Acropolis, part of the city's Archaeological Unification Project.
This traditional market has a festive atmosphere, combined with an onslaught of more modern souvenir stalls. Permanent antique and collectables shops are open all week, while the streets around the station and Adrianou fill with vendors selling jewellery, handicrafts and bric-a-brac.
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Блошиный рынок Монастираки
2 IfestouThis traditional market has a festive atmosphere, combined with an onslaught of more modern souvenir stalls. Permanent antique and collectables shops are open all week, while the streets around the station and Adrianou fill with vendors selling jewellery, handicrafts and bric-a-brac.
ArtShot Sofia Gaitani is an artistic space very close the Acropolis Museum, on arty Lebesi street. Since February 2013 ArtShot operates with a specific artistic aim, a fresh approach and continuous surprises. New Greek artists, pop up events, conceptual art exhibitions and artistic courses for children are some of their main activities. During summer 2015 visitors can see a mini Greek Festival with the general title Summer Lovers, in which artists, musicians, actors, fashion and accessories designers, photographers take part, expressing through their creations a pop approach to contemporary Greece. During the festival, which is organized in collaboration with multispace Hitchcockctales, visitors can also taste delicious dishes prepared with genuine Greek products.
Artshot Gallery
11 LempesiArtShot Sofia Gaitani is an artistic space very close the Acropolis Museum, on arty Lebesi street. Since February 2013 ArtShot operates with a specific artistic aim, a fresh approach and continuous surprises. New Greek artists, pop up events, conceptual art exhibitions and artistic courses for children are some of their main activities. During summer 2015 visitors can see a mini Greek Festival with the general title Summer Lovers, in which artists, musicians, actors, fashion and accessories designers, photographers take part, expressing through their creations a pop approach to contemporary Greece. During the festival, which is organized in collaboration with multispace Hitchcockctales, visitors can also taste delicious dishes prepared with genuine Greek products.
Gift Shop: Forget Me Not, on Adrianou street in Plaka is a new style shop which aims to showcase some of the best contemporary Greek designers and collaborates with well known and upcoming names, such as Greece is for Lovers, Dreamer, Ble Aspro, LoveGreece, Typokomeio just to mention a few. The objects on sale range from t-shirts to sunglasses and from notebooks to books, cds, fashion, handbags, decorative objects and much more. The collections are continuously renewed with items from all the specter of design and applied arts and is a great success both with locals and with visitors who are looking for that different kind of souvenir to take home. This Greek designers giftshop located in the heart of Plaka, hosts more than 100 names and brands in a two level store. Objects, gifts, souvenirs, fashion (Ancient Greek Sandals, Angelos Bratis, Zeus and Dione, Join Clothes), books and handbags (Katerina Psoma, Salty Bags, Redo) sunglasses (Zylo, Deep Shallow Exposition), t-shirts, stationery, a list which will satisfy any design lover.
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Forget Me Not
100 AdrianouGift Shop: Forget Me Not, on Adrianou street in Plaka is a new style shop which aims to showcase some of the best contemporary Greek designers and collaborates with well known and upcoming names, such as Greece is for Lovers, Dreamer, Ble Aspro, LoveGreece, Typokomeio just to mention a few. The objects on sale range from t-shirts to sunglasses and from notebooks to books, cds, fashion, handbags, decorative objects and much more. The collections are continuously renewed with items from all the specter of design and applied arts and is a great success both with locals and with visitors who are looking for that different kind of souvenir to take home. This Greek designers giftshop located in the heart of Plaka, hosts more than 100 names and brands in a two level store. Objects, gifts, souvenirs, fashion (Ancient Greek Sandals, Angelos Bratis, Zeus and Dione, Join Clothes), books and handbags (Katerina Psoma, Salty Bags, Redo) sunglasses (Zylo, Deep Shallow Exposition), t-shirts, stationery, a list which will satisfy any design lover.