Guidebook for Athina

George
Guidebook for Athina

Drinks & Nightlife

One of my favourite places in Athens. Great wine list consisting exclusively of Greek labels. Ask the waiters for recommendations, they can be really helpful. If you're not familiar with Greek cultivars, try Xinomavro and Mavrotragano. https://www.facebook.com/heteroclito-cave-bar-a-vin-400680666659811/?fref=ts
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heteroclito
2 Fokionos
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One of my favourite places in Athens. Great wine list consisting exclusively of Greek labels. Ask the waiters for recommendations, they can be really helpful. If you're not familiar with Greek cultivars, try Xinomavro and Mavrotragano. https://www.facebook.com/heteroclito-cave-bar-a-vin-400680666659811/?fref=ts
"Oi Filoi" (Friends). Small, budget-friendly ouzerí (ouzo and tsipouro serving tavern) serving fine meze dishes (small sides to be consumed with distilled drinks). Try the liver and the fallafels. If you're going for tsipouro, your host strongly urges you to go for the anise-free version. Word of warning though, this place can get unbearably smoke-filled inside in the winter. Also Maya frequents there, a delightful, friendly female bulldog.
Keramikou 84
84 Keramikou
"Oi Filoi" (Friends). Small, budget-friendly ouzerí (ouzo and tsipouro serving tavern) serving fine meze dishes (small sides to be consumed with distilled drinks). Try the liver and the fallafels. If you're going for tsipouro, your host strongly urges you to go for the anise-free version. Word of warning though, this place can get unbearably smoke-filled inside in the winter. Also Maya frequents there, a delightful, friendly female bulldog.
A multi-purpose, crossover venue comprising of a bar, a projects space, a garden and a gig space for an all-day experience. http://sixdogs.gr
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six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotou
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A multi-purpose, crossover venue comprising of a bar, a projects space, a garden and a gig space for an all-day experience. http://sixdogs.gr
Tailor Made is an all-day cafe bar, mostly known for its signature cocktails and espresso blends (they also claim to operate a microroastery). http://www.tailormade.gr/
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Tailor Made Microroastery
2 Agias Irinis
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Tailor Made is an all-day cafe bar, mostly known for its signature cocktails and espresso blends (they also claim to operate a microroastery). http://www.tailormade.gr/
The most famous after-hours bar in Athens. usually remaining open even after dawn on Fridays and Saturdays. https://www.facebook.com/pages/MG-bar/210796809044955
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MG bar
11 Dim. Soutsou
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The most famous after-hours bar in Athens. usually remaining open even after dawn on Fridays and Saturdays. https://www.facebook.com/pages/MG-bar/210796809044955
A fine cocktail bar close to home. Nice view of Panormou street from the terrace. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marabou-Cocktail-Bar/123181147758574
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Marabou
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A fine cocktail bar close to home. Nice view of Panormou street from the terrace. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marabou-Cocktail-Bar/123181147758574
A budget-friendly bar close to home
Trypokárydos
7 Pl. Agiou Dimitriou
A budget-friendly bar close to home
Nice bar with interesting cocktail mixes. The marker is misplaced, this is actually on the other side of Panormou street, approximately in the middle of the pedestrianized Alexi Pavli street.
CALIENTE
Nice bar with interesting cocktail mixes. The marker is misplaced, this is actually on the other side of Panormou street, approximately in the middle of the pedestrianized Alexi Pavli street.
Another option for drinks close to home.
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Sensimilia Cafe Bar
129 Doukissis Plakentias
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Another option for drinks close to home.
Underground dance club in the bohemian Athenian neighbourhood of Exarcheia
SKULLBAR
Underground dance club in the bohemian Athenian neighbourhood of Exarcheia
A music-as-art oriented club, hosting regular events. Open Thu-Sun.
Casa Bostani
34 Leof. Alexandras
A music-as-art oriented club, hosting regular events. Open Thu-Sun.
A collectively-run bar regularly hosting events and sometimes art projects and bazaars.
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K.O.T.E.S. (Booze Cooperativa)
57 Kolokotroni
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A collectively-run bar regularly hosting events and sometimes art projects and bazaars.
One of the finest cocktail bars in Athens
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Baba Au Rum
6 Klitiou
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One of the finest cocktail bars in Athens
A mainstay in the Athens nightlife. Usually too crowded for my taste, though.
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Drunk Sinatra
16 Thiseos
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A mainstay in the Athens nightlife. Usually too crowded for my taste, though.
Located on the rooftop of the A for Athens hotel in Monastiraki square, this terrace is popular among locals and tourists alike. Breathtaking view of the Acropolis.
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A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 Miaouli
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Located on the rooftop of the A for Athens hotel in Monastiraki square, this terrace is popular among locals and tourists alike. Breathtaking view of the Acropolis.
This all day cafe-bar-restaurant is dangerously close to the mainstream-ey unattractiveness of the Gazi square (Keramikos metro station), but it will reward you with a nice atmosphere and the chance to enjoy the open-air garden when the weather allows it.
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A LIAR MAN
2 Sofroniou
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This all day cafe-bar-restaurant is dangerously close to the mainstream-ey unattractiveness of the Gazi square (Keramikos metro station), but it will reward you with a nice atmosphere and the chance to enjoy the open-air garden when the weather allows it.
A very popular bar among Athenians, which also sometimes hosts live events.
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Kerameio
27 Plateon
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A very popular bar among Athenians, which also sometimes hosts live events.
Small bar with friendly attitude and bargain prices. I like to go there to talk because the music is pleasant and not very loud.
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Alphaville Cafe Bar
37 Salaminos
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Small bar with friendly attitude and bargain prices. I like to go there to talk because the music is pleasant and not very loud.
Molecular cocktails bar. The only one I'm aware of in Athens.
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MoMix Bar Kerameikos
36 Voutadon
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Molecular cocktails bar. The only one I'm aware of in Athens.
LGBTQI friendly bar-club in Athens. Nice cocktails.
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Shamone club
46 Elasidon
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LGBTQI friendly bar-club in Athens. Nice cocktails.
All day cafe-bar-brasserie-patisserie. Although not strictly gay, it is popular among the lesbian community at night.
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Blue Bird
4 Ipitou
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All day cafe-bar-brasserie-patisserie. Although not strictly gay, it is popular among the lesbian community at night.
A Scottish pub close to home. Trivial pursuit night every Thursday. I was a bit let down by their single malt list though...
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The Wee Dram Scottish Pub
23 Konopisopoulou
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A Scottish pub close to home. Trivial pursuit night every Thursday. I was a bit let down by their single malt list though...
The largest selection (upwards of 600) of single malt labels you can find in Athens. Also, very interesting cocktails.
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CV Distiller
7 Chatzigianni Mexi
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The largest selection (upwards of 600) of single malt labels you can find in Athens. Also, very interesting cocktails.
Wine bar close to the acropolis museum.
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Winepoint
2 Porinou
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Wine bar close to the acropolis museum.
Bars, cafes, restaurants and more near the sea.
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Flisvos Marina
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Bars, cafes, restaurants and more near the sea.
Nice non-pretentious bar next to the sea.
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Skipper's
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Nice non-pretentious bar next to the sea.
Seaside all day bar-cafe-restaurant.
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Riviera coast
18 Leof. Kon/nou Karamanli
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Seaside all day bar-cafe-restaurant.
All day cafe-bar with refreshing design.
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Lab coffee & drinks
71 Trifillias
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All day cafe-bar with refreshing design.
All day cafe-bar with art exhibition centre. Nice atrium.
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TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 Normanou
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All day cafe-bar with art exhibition centre. Nice atrium.
Theatre lab with quaint cafe-bar.
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Vryssaki Βρυσακι
17 Vrisakiou
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Theatre lab with quaint cafe-bar.

Essentials

A local supermarket with competitive pricing. Make sure you have your produce weighed before you head to the cashiers.
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ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ
57 Papadiamantopoulou
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A local supermarket with competitive pricing. Make sure you have your produce weighed before you head to the cashiers.
An upscale supermarket focusing on food and delicatessen. Unfortunately, one would need a car for access.
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Super Market Av Vasilopoulos
43-45 Leof. Vouliagmenis
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An upscale supermarket focusing on food and delicatessen. Unfortunately, one would need a car for access.
The chemist's store I prefer close to home.
Konstantakou, G., - I. Kontou & Co O.E.
57 Louizis Riankour
The chemist's store I prefer close to home.

Food Scene

"Modern Times" (Μοντέρνοι Καιροί). Don't let the facade fool you, this place offers high quality food for a bargain, although the selection is rather limited. Try the pork chops and their burgers. https://www.facebook.com/pages/%CE%9C%CE%BF%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%AD%CF%81%CE%BD%CE%BF%CE%B9-%CE%9A%CE%B1%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%AF/673892439361411
Nik. Gennimata 17
17 Nikolaou Gennimata
"Modern Times" (Μοντέρνοι Καιροί). Don't let the facade fool you, this place offers high quality food for a bargain, although the selection is rather limited. Try the pork chops and their burgers. https://www.facebook.com/pages/%CE%9C%CE%BF%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%AD%CF%81%CE%BD%CE%BF%CE%B9-%CE%9A%CE%B1%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%AF/673892439361411
Probably the best restaurant in Athens, this venue offers a gourmet experience with 3 menus to choose from. 90, 120 or 150 € per person without wine pairing. Funky Gourmet has been awarded two Michelin stars. http://www.funkygourmet.com
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Funky Gourmet
Salaminos
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Probably the best restaurant in Athens, this venue offers a gourmet experience with 3 menus to choose from. 90, 120 or 150 € per person without wine pairing. Funky Gourmet has been awarded two Michelin stars. http://www.funkygourmet.com
Good cretan cuisine at very fair prices. Their cabbage rolls are considered a highlight. https://www.facebook.com/tavernanikiforos
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O Nikiforos
Louizis Riankour
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Good cretan cuisine at very fair prices. Their cabbage rolls are considered a highlight. https://www.facebook.com/tavernanikiforos
A shop & eating deli with premium greek products. Very few tables though, so be prepared. http://karamanlidika.gr/
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Karamanlidika - Τα Καραμανλίδικα του Φάνη
52 Sokratous
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A shop & eating deli with premium greek products. Very few tables though, so be prepared. http://karamanlidika.gr/
A meze restaurant in the centre. Maybe a bit more pricey than your average tavern, but worth the premium. Their Hünkâr Beğendi is my personal favourite. http://www.tomauroprovato.gr
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Mavro Provato
33 Arrianou
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A meze restaurant in the centre. Maybe a bit more pricey than your average tavern, but worth the premium. Their Hünkâr Beğendi is my personal favourite. http://www.tomauroprovato.gr
One of the few places in Athens where you can get Single Estate Coffee. http://www.cafetaf.gr/
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Taf Coffee
7 Emmanouil Benaki
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One of the few places in Athens where you can get Single Estate Coffee. http://www.cafetaf.gr/
Simply the best sandwiches in Athens. http://www.sanfrancisco.gr/
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San Francisco
99 Keramikou
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Simply the best sandwiches in Athens. http://www.sanfrancisco.gr/
A cafeteria close to home. Despite its humble looks, this is not your average cafe, these people really know their blends... https://www.facebook.com/yellow.cafe.gr/timeline
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Yellow Cafe
14 Louka Mpellou
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A cafeteria close to home. Despite its humble looks, this is not your average cafe, these people really know their blends... https://www.facebook.com/yellow.cafe.gr/timeline
A sports bar literally only feet away from your doorstep. https://www.facebook.com/pages/%CE%9A%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B5-%CE%93%CF%89%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%B1/211367245562276
Γωνία Cafe
19 Velestinou
A sports bar literally only feet away from your doorstep. https://www.facebook.com/pages/%CE%9A%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B5-%CE%93%CF%89%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%B1/211367245562276
Very close to home, this restaurant is an Athenian favourite. Founded in (19)54, the restaurant occupies a space of 54 sq. m and is located at 54, Evritanias street, hence the name. Price-wise it's slightly above average. https://www.facebook.com/KoutoukiTou54
Το Κουτούκι του 54
56 Evritanias
Very close to home, this restaurant is an Athenian favourite. Founded in (19)54, the restaurant occupies a space of 54 sq. m and is located at 54, Evritanias street, hence the name. Price-wise it's slightly above average. https://www.facebook.com/KoutoukiTou54
Finest doughnuts in the neighbourhood (or Athens, even)! http://www.dennisdonuts.gr/
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Dennis Donuts
14 Louka Mpellou
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Finest doughnuts in the neighbourhood (or Athens, even)! http://www.dennisdonuts.gr/
Insanely popular board-game cafe.
Playce
14 Vasili Logothetidi
Insanely popular board-game cafe.
A nice tavern/restaurant close to home. Fair pricing.
ΣΤΟ ΚΑΠΑΚΙ
37-39 Trifillias
A nice tavern/restaurant close to home. Fair pricing.
A decent confectionery store close to home. I like their cheesecake.
Lateau
101 Panormou
A decent confectionery store close to home. I like their cheesecake.
A decent confectionery store close to home. Best gelato in town, you have to try their lemon pie and traditional turkish and lebanese desserts.
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ΖΑΧΑΡΟΠΛΑΣΤΕΙΑ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΙΔΗΣ
72 Leof. Pentelis
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A decent confectionery store close to home. Best gelato in town, you have to try their lemon pie and traditional turkish and lebanese desserts.
"To Spitiko Fagito" (Το σπιτικό φαγητό - Home cooking). A fantastic restaurant providing delivery and take-away service, the closest you'll get to traditional Greek home cooking. Very competitive pricing for delivery, considering the food quality.
Daskalaki 10
10 Daskalaki
"To Spitiko Fagito" (Το σπιτικό φαγητό - Home cooking). A fantastic restaurant providing delivery and take-away service, the closest you'll get to traditional Greek home cooking. Very competitive pricing for delivery, considering the food quality.
A decent Indian restaurant close to home with fair prices.
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Red Elephant
42 Larisis
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A decent Indian restaurant close to home with fair prices.
A fair-priced, creative modern Greek restaurant in the centre. Try the eel tart if they still make that. http://www.melilotos.gr/
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Melilotos
19 Kalamiotou
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A fair-priced, creative modern Greek restaurant in the centre. Try the eel tart if they still make that. http://www.melilotos.gr/
A fine French restaurant. Arrive early, or risk not finding a table. They don't make reservations. The menu is a bargain at only 15 € per person!
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Chez Lucien
32 Troon
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A fine French restaurant. Arrive early, or risk not finding a table. They don't make reservations. The menu is a bargain at only 15 € per person!
A modern French restaurant. Although a bit on the pricey side, it's definitely worth it if within your budget.
POLLY MAGGOO
8 Aggelou Sikelianou
A modern French restaurant. Although a bit on the pricey side, it's definitely worth it if within your budget.
A downtown bistro with a menu which includes a few vegan and organic options.
Pure Bliss
24Α Romvis
A downtown bistro with a menu which includes a few vegan and organic options.
Some consider Kostas to make the best Pita-Souvlaki in Athens. They close a little too early though...
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κωστα - Kostas
2 Pl. Agias Irinis
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Some consider Kostas to make the best Pita-Souvlaki in Athens. They close a little too early though...
This centrally located ouzerí is very popular among the youth, partly because of its budget-oriented pricing and decent quality. The pin is misplaced on airbnb, check google maps for precise location (further away from Syntagma square).
Yperōkeanio
Karagiorgi Servias
This centrally located ouzerí is very popular among the youth, partly because of its budget-oriented pricing and decent quality. The pin is misplaced on airbnb, check google maps for precise location (further away from Syntagma square).
Quaint ouzeri with tables on a small neighbouring square in the summers.
Ypobrýchio
53 Asklipiou
Quaint ouzeri with tables on a small neighbouring square in the summers.
A tavern in the centre on a quaint pedestrianized street, popular among young students. Live Cretan and Greek traditional music several times a week. Budget friendly and decent quality food. It can get really smokey in the winters.
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Trifasiko
24 Sfaktirias
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A tavern in the centre on a quaint pedestrianized street, popular among young students. Live Cretan and Greek traditional music several times a week. Budget friendly and decent quality food. It can get really smokey in the winters.
Now renamed to "Om Kalthoum" after legendary Egyptian singer for whom Maria Kalas had stated that she considered the greatest female voice of all times. Best falafel you ever had. Popular among locals and middle-eastern / Mediterranean muslims alike.
Café Noura
85 Meg. Alexandrou
Now renamed to "Om Kalthoum" after legendary Egyptian singer for whom Maria Kalas had stated that she considered the greatest female voice of all times. Best falafel you ever had. Popular among locals and middle-eastern / Mediterranean muslims alike.
Decent sushi at great prices.
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Koi Sushi Bar
1 Apollonos
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Decent sushi at great prices.
Popular sushi restaurant, a more expensive but finer option to the closely located Koi.
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FU RIN KA ZAN LTD
2 Apollonos
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Popular sushi restaurant, a more expensive but finer option to the closely located Koi.
Lovely cafe-bar-bistro in Plaka.
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Κιμωλία (Kimolia) Art Cafe
5 Iperidou
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Lovely cafe-bar-bistro in Plaka.
Great cafe-bistro in the centre of Athens. Their lemon pie is said to treat any ailment.
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Yiasemi
23 Mnisikleous
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Great cafe-bistro in the centre of Athens. Their lemon pie is said to treat any ailment.
Pizza & pasta restaurant made exclusively from organic hemp flour.
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Mystic Pizza & Pasta
76 Emmanouil Benaki
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Pizza & pasta restaurant made exclusively from organic hemp flour.
This traditional ouzeri is one of the most affordable places to eat and drink in Athens. Extremely popular among students. Expect a small selection of meze-style dishes to pair with your tsipouro or beer.
Tēniakó
50 Leof. Alexandras
This traditional ouzeri is one of the most affordable places to eat and drink in Athens. Extremely popular among students. Expect a small selection of meze-style dishes to pair with your tsipouro or beer.
My favourite Italian restaurant in Athens. A bit more pricey than I'd like though, but still the prices are fair considering the quality.
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AGLIO, OLIO & PEPERONCINO
13 Porinou
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My favourite Italian restaurant in Athens. A bit more pricey than I'd like though, but still the prices are fair considering the quality.
A very affordable tavern which has made it to the top 10 of restaurants in Athens on tripadvisor.com.
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Δύο Δεκάρες η Οκά
29 Anastasiou Zinni
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A very affordable tavern which has made it to the top 10 of restaurants in Athens on tripadvisor.com.
Cooked meals for bar and club goers. Open until dawn. Affordable prices.
Η ΞΥΛΙΝΗ ΓΩΝΙΑ
4 Alkmeonidon
Cooked meals for bar and club goers. Open until dawn. Affordable prices.
Cafe-bistro popular among professionals.
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Cafe Vanilia Kanela
73 Louizis Riankour
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Cafe-bistro popular among professionals.
Italian restaurant close to home. A bit on the pricey side.
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Maltagliati Down Town
6 Varnakioti
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Italian restaurant close to home. A bit on the pricey side.
Decent tavern/ouzeri with tables on the square of Agios Dimitrios.
Το Οριακόν
3 Pl. Agiou Dimitriou
Decent tavern/ouzeri with tables on the square of Agios Dimitrios.
A recent, very successful upscale restaurant near the Athens Hilton. Its cuisine has been praised, but expect € 45-65 per person.
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Cookoovaya
2a Chatzigianni Mexi
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A recent, very successful upscale restaurant near the Athens Hilton. Its cuisine has been praised, but expect € 45-65 per person.
Burger delivery and take-away.
Ace Burger Company
6 Karistou
Burger delivery and take-away.
Take-away or dine-in noodles.
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Street Wok Πανόρμου
115Ζ Panormou
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Take-away or dine-in noodles.

Parks & Nature

A hill in the centre of Athens with a breathtaking view of the city.
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Izindawo Zokubuka Mount Lycabettus
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A hill in the centre of Athens with a breathtaking view of the city.
A monolith northwest of the Acropolis, where the homonymous council used to assemble. A stunning view of the city centre.
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Ihili le-Areopagus
21 Theorias
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A monolith northwest of the Acropolis, where the homonymous council used to assemble. A stunning view of the city centre.
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Isithole Sethu
1 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
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Getting Around

Metro station closest to home
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Panormou station
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Metro station closest to home
Bus station. The X95 24h bus to the airport makes a stop here. This station will get you TO the airport. If coming FROM the airport, check the ΚΑΡΑΝΙΚΑ bus stop, a few blocks away.
Zagora station
Bus station. The X95 24h bus to the airport makes a stop here. This station will get you TO the airport. If coming FROM the airport, check the ΚΑΡΑΝΙΚΑ bus stop, a few blocks away.
One of the bus stations close to home. I'm listing this one because the 24h Χ14 bus line makes a stop here.
Zerba station
One of the bus stations close to home. I'm listing this one because the 24h Χ14 bus line makes a stop here.
Bus station close to home. I'm listing this one because bus line 046 which serves the Athens Archaeological Museum makes a stop here.
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Bus station close to home. I'm listing this one because bus line 046 which serves the Athens Archaeological Museum makes a stop here.
Bus station. The X95 24h bus from the airport makes a stop here. This is the closest to home public transport station operating on a 24h basis and serving the Athens International Airport.
Karanika station
Bus station. The X95 24h bus from the airport makes a stop here. This is the closest to home public transport station operating on a 24h basis and serving the Athens International Airport.

Sightseeing

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I-Acropolis yase-Athens
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Itheatara leDionysus
25 Mitseon
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Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
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Anafiotika
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Ithempeli ye-Olympian Zeus
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Istadiyamu ye-Panathenaic
Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou
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Ithempulethi le-Hephaestus
3 Stirieon
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou Areopagitou
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Still used for concerts today.
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Odeon waseHerodes Atticus
Dionysiou Areopagitou
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Still used for concerts today.
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I-Ancient Agora of Athens
24 Adrianou
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I-Filopappou Hill
215 Φυλής
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A 5 min metro ride from home!
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Syntagma Square
Platia Sintagmatos
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A 5 min metro ride from home!
Former palace on Syntagma square, now home to the Hellenic Parliament.
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Hellenic Parliament
2 Βουλής
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Former palace on Syntagma square, now home to the Hellenic Parliament.
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Keramikos
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Stoa ye-Attalos
24 Adrianou
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Isibhengezo saseChoragic saseLysicrates
3 Epimenidou
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I-Arch ye-Hadrian
50 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
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Roman Agora
3 Polignotou
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Zappeio Hall
Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas
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You can't miss it. It's on the Monastiraki square, on your left as you leave the metro station.
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I-Monastraki Flea Market
2 Ifestou
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You can't miss it. It's on the Monastiraki square, on your left as you leave the metro station.
Church of Agioi Anargyroi Holy Metohi Panagiou Tafou
18 Erechtheos
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I-Hadrian's Library
3 Areos
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National Library of Greece
32 Panepistimiou
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Academy of Athens
28 Λεωφ. Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου
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University of Athens Central Building
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Arts & Culture

Childhood Emotions Museum. For children.
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Emotions Museum for children & teens
7 Karatza
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Childhood Emotions Museum. For children.
Another annex of the Benaki museum.
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Museum of Islamic Art
12 Dipilou
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Another annex of the Benaki museum.
The original Benaki museum building.
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 Pireos
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The original Benaki museum building.
Annex of the Benaki museum. The third floor is home to many of Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas own works.
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Nikos Chatzikyriakos-Gikas Art Gallery
3 Kriezotou
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Annex of the Benaki museum. The third floor is home to many of Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas own works.
Art gallery/museum consisting mainly of works of the late Giannis Pappas. Most of the building (which was the artist's studio) remains a vital working space for the students of the Athens School of Fine Arts.
Benaki Museum - Yannis Papas Studio
38 Anakreontos
Art gallery/museum consisting mainly of works of the late Giannis Pappas. Most of the building (which was the artist's studio) remains a vital working space for the students of the Athens School of Fine Arts.
MENTIS - Center for the preservation of traditional textile techniques. Annex of the Benaki museum.
Polifimou 6
6 Polifimou
MENTIS - Center for the preservation of traditional textile techniques. Annex of the Benaki museum.
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Imuziyamu ye-Acropolis
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
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Athens War Museum
2-4 Rizari
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Museum of Cycladic Art.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Cycladic
4 Neofitou Douka
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Museum of Cycladic Art.
Traditional Greek Dances performances.
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The Dora Stratou dance Theatre
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Traditional Greek Dances performances.
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Iziko le Byzantine neKristu
22 Leof. Vasilissis Sofias
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Museum of the Hellenic naval forces on a real decommissioned battleship.
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I-Museum Ship Averof
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Museum of the Hellenic naval forces on a real decommissioned battleship.
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I-Hellenic Motor Museum
33 Ioulianou
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Athens Numismatic Museum. Tip: their cafeteria is great.
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Nomismatiko Mousio
12 Omonoia
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Athens Numismatic Museum. Tip: their cafeteria is great.
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Igaleriya yaseNtshonalanga
50 Michalakopoulou
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The Jewish Museum of Greece
39 Nikis
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Another museum for children
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Museum of Greek Children's Art
9 Kodrou
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Another museum for children
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Frissiras Museum
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Graphic Design Museum
Engraving and Graphic Arts
11 Navarchou Nikodimou
Graphic Design Museum
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Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments
1-3 Diogenous
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Iziko lezokuhlalakahlelo zaseKeramikos
148 Ermou
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Athens City Museum. Nice bistro in the garden.
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Museum of the City of Athens – Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation
5-7 Parnassou
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Athens City Museum. Nice bistro in the garden.
Μουσείο Άλεξ Μυλωνά - Μακεδονικό Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης
Contemporary Macedonian Art Museum
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Athens University History Museum
5 Tholou
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Municipal Art Gallery
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Theatre museum
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Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre
50 Akadimias
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Theatre museum
Largest of its kind in the world. It safeguards 14,078, mostly Greek, inscriptions, which cover the period from early historical times to the Late Roman period, primarily in Greece.
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Epigraphic Museum
1 Tositsa
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Largest of its kind in the world. It safeguards 14,078, mostly Greek, inscriptions, which cover the period from early historical times to the Late Roman period, primarily in Greece.
Only party operational until the new building in Siggrou Ave is delivered to the public. Usually hosts small exhibitions.
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I-Museum Yezobuchwepheshe Yezwe Sugronis (EMST)
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Only party operational until the new building in Siggrou Ave is delivered to the public. Usually hosts small exhibitions.
Museum of the History of the Greek Costume of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women
7 Dimokritou
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Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos
12 Theorias
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Part of the greater "Gazi" complex, a multi-purpose venue regularly hosting a number of important events.
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Βιομηχανικό Μουσείο Φωταερίου
100 Pireos
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Part of the greater "Gazi" complex, a multi-purpose venue regularly hosting a number of important events.
Focusing on math, science and arts. Usually offers tours for children.
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Herakleidon Museum - Μουσείο των Ηρακλειδών
16 Iraklidon
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Focusing on math, science and arts. Usually offers tours for children.
Μουσείο Γ. Γουναρόπουλος
St Gounaropoulou
Art museum
Focusing on the works of the artist.
Museum "Atelier Spyros Vassiliou"
5 Wemster
Focusing on the works of the artist.
Greek Gastronomy Museum
13 Agiou Dimitriou
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Athens Railway Museum
4 Siokou
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Iziko Lomuzi Wamazwe WaseMzantsi Afrika (I-Old Parliament)
13 Stadiou
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Theatre/art museum.
Museum Marika Kotopouli
14 Alekou Panagouli
Theatre/art museum.
Shadow Puppet Theater Museum of the Municipality of Amaroussion "Evgenios Spatharis"
27 Voriou Ipirou
Shadow puppet museum.
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Hellenic Maritime Museum
Akti Themistokleous
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OTE Museum of Telecommunications
25 Proteos
Telecom museum.
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I-Goulandris Natural History Museum
13 Levidou
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Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery
Kentro Meletis Neoteris Keramikis
4 Melidoni
Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery
Cartoon Museum
Gallery of Dimitrios Pierides
Pinakothiki Pieridi
29 Leof. Poseidonos
Gallery of Dimitrios Pierides
Piraeus Municipal Art Gallery
91 Leof. Ir. Politechniou
Theatre Museum. The same building is also home to the mapping museum.
Paxinou-Minotis Museum and Archive
Menandrou
Theatre Museum. The same building is also home to the mapping museum.
The Onassis Foundation Cultural Centre. Check their website for upcoming events.
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Onassis Stegi
107 Leof. Andrea Siggrou
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The Onassis Foundation Cultural Centre. Check their website for upcoming events.
The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, a non-profit organising several theatre-related events and performances. Check their website for upcoming events.
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Michael Cacoyannis Foundation
206 Pireos
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The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, a non-profit organising several theatre-related events and performances. Check their website for upcoming events.
The "Megaro Moussikis" Athens Concert Hall. Regularly hosting several performances, including concerts and plays. Also home to the "Megaron Plus" conference and cultural centre. Check their website for upcoming events.
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I-Athens Concert Hall
& Vasilissis Sofias
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The "Megaro Moussikis" Athens Concert Hall. Regularly hosting several performances, including concerts and plays. Also home to the "Megaron Plus" conference and cultural centre. Check their website for upcoming events.
Home to the Greek National Opera. The foundation has struggled financially in the past few years, despite a few promising productions. Hopefully the situation will improve once the new premises constructed by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation are operational in late 2016.
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Olympia Munipicial Music Theatre “Maria Callas”
59 Akadimias
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Home to the Greek National Opera. The foundation has struggled financially in the past few years, despite a few promising productions. Hopefully the situation will improve once the new premises constructed by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation are operational in late 2016.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, which is currently under construction and expected to be ready by the end of 2016, will be home to the National Library and the National Opera. Although it is not finished yet, visitors can attend a tour to the worksite to get a glimpse of the architectural highlights.
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I-Cultural Center ye-Stavros Niarchos Foundation
364 Leof. Andrea Siggrou
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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, which is currently under construction and expected to be ready by the end of 2016, will be home to the National Library and the National Opera. Although it is not finished yet, visitors can attend a tour to the worksite to get a glimpse of the architectural highlights.
Interactive planetarium with enormous spherical surface for digital 3-D space films & IMAX movies. Run by the Eugenides Foundation.
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I-Eugenides Planetarium
st Pentelis
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Interactive planetarium with enormous spherical surface for digital 3-D space films & IMAX movies. Run by the Eugenides Foundation.
A concert hall regularly hosting events featuring reknowned Greek and International artists.
Γυάλινο Μουσικό Θέατρο
143 Leoforos Andrea Siggrou
A concert hall regularly hosting events featuring reknowned Greek and International artists.
A museum named after the late actress and Minister of Culture, Melina Mercouri who heralded the campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles presently in the British Museum. Housed in an impressive stone millinery factory.
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Melina Mercuri Museum and Cultural Centre
66 Iraklidon
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A museum named after the late actress and Minister of Culture, Melina Mercouri who heralded the campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles presently in the British Museum. Housed in an impressive stone millinery factory.