“Welcome to the amazing world of illusions”! This is the motto used by the Museum of Illusions Athens and it encompasses the true essence of this lovely cultural spot in the city center. Enter an intriguing world where your senses are put to the test. Conception is in the eye of the beholder and more …
In line with our article on the major Athens churches worth exploring while visiting the Greek capital, we have gathered the top Athens monasteries that should make it to your must-see list. Even if you are just staying for a few days, be sure to squeeze them in your busy schedule. They will not disappoint …
Greece is a country filled with treasures, offering a unique blend of history and culture to travelers from all over the world. Religious tourism has been flourishing in Greece, with an increasing interest to explore the country’s rich and timeless religious value. And Athens serves as a beacon of such significance. When you find yourself …
Athens boasts an impressive history and culture. All these years of the glorious past, along with the present, are highlighted most eloquently through the multitude of Athens museums for all tastes and preferences. Whether you are a History buff, in search of the most iconic findings in the Greek capital, or an Art connoisseur, this …
Athens is a city filled with treasures, ready to be explored. All travelers find themselves in a sweet conundrum, as to which neighborhoods in Athens are worth discovering first. Should they start at the historic city center and just go with the flow? Or maybe they should follow their instinct and simply wander off using …
For those of you dreaming of the sea and still wishing to explore Athens, Palaio Faliro is just the right place to be! This is a seaside suburb of Athens, within close distance to the city center and still maintaining its serene atmosphere. It is located by Flisvos Marina, one of the finest marinas in …
Overlooking the emblematic Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill, Mets is a lovely suburb in the center of Athens. As you will come to realize, there is something special about it that makes it unique. It seems as if you enter a time loop and travel back in an era far away, an era where romance and …
Kifissia is an upper-class district of Northern Athens, on the foot of Penteli Mountain. Just 10 miles from the city center, this is a wonderful place for travelers to enjoy the refreshing surroundings. In addition, Kifissia provides a glimpse at contemporary shopping and entertainment in Athens. Dating back to antiquity, it was the home of …
Part of the Athenian Riviera, Glyfada is a magnificent place by the sea to explore. When in Athens, it is worth taking the Tram and getting off at the station bearing the same name. Either “Glyfada Square” or “Square Hesperides” and “Katraki Square” offer you the best accessibility to the entire area. Whether you wish …
If you are looking for an elegant place to sip on latte macchiato or Greek coffee in between your city explorations, Kolonaki is definitely the best option. Located in the city center, right a breath from Athens top attractions and sights, Kolonaki goes a long way back and boasts an impressive history. Its name literally …
Although it is not as elegant as Kolonaki district, Ano Petralona holds a special place in our hearts. This area depicts the true essence of Athenian living, unpretentious and filled with pictures from a different era. An era where romance was genuine, along with the hardships of everyday people and their struggle to survive…Doesn’t that …
Athens is a city filled with historic treasures. But it is not famous just for that. Its treasures stretch all the way from antiquity up to the present. And through the most popular must visit markets in Athens, you have an idea why the city has remained a hub of commerce over the years. Get …
It’s always great to be appreciated! Especially when appreciation comes with a special award. Or, in this case, a stellar reference in the list of the ”2018’s Hottest New Café Openings Across the Globe”. Ypsilon Café in Thessaloniki and Papillon Bistrot in Athens have done it! They are parts of a pantheon, created for brand …
Athens has always been a beacon of Art. Over the years, artists have flooded the city and offered their contribution to its magnitude. Contemporary Art features graffiti and vivid colors, unlike the Classic era with the firm, sturdy buildings and clear lines. But the truth is that when you want to learn more about a …
Athens is a city with rich history, traced back to the antiquity. Concepts like Philosophy, Democracy, Politics and Arts flourished on this ground and shaped the world as we know it. So it is only fair that Athens National Archaeological Museum has a lot to say. It is a museum located in the center of …
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is the most emblematic development that took place in Athens in the past decade. It is an enthralling cultural landmark that houses the Greek National Opera and the Greek National Library in a 210.000m² park. This outstanding architectural feat was sponsored by Stavros Niarchos Foundation and designed by the …
Modern dance would never be the same without Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! This is certain, as the New York-based dance company has contributed a great deal in this art of form. No wonder the American Congress has named them “an essential cultural ambassador of the United States to the world”. And how wonderful it was to choose Greece …
World Travel Awards 2018 took place on June 30th and the results have been stunning for Greece as discussed here. Athens has been granted the award of Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2018, which to some was long overdue. The modern facilities and the historic value of monuments available to travelers, the rich heritage and …
Europe’s finest travel brands have been unveiled at World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2018 in Athens, Greece. Hundreds of the leading figures of Europe’s travel and tourism industry attended the ceremony at a red carpet gala, which was staged at the historic Zappeion Megaron Hall. Graham Cooke, Founder & President, World Travel Awards, said: “What an …
Anafiotika In the very center of Athens, an absolute “blue” getaway is the alleys of Anafiotika -a handful of Cycladic houses on the northern-east side of the sacred rock of the Acropolis- which are part of the old historical neighborhood of Plaka and reminds a quiet walk in a Cycladic island. Historically, during the kingship …
