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What a difference a decade makes. The arrival of the landmark Acropolis Museum and the pedestrian walkway linking the city’s ancient monuments has seen this historic neighbourhood emerge as one of Athens’ most fashionable postcodes.Take a picnic to Philopappou Hill to survey the urban scene and ancient ruins from a peaceful distance.
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I-Acropolis yase-Athens
What a difference a decade makes. The arrival of the landmark Acropolis Museum and the pedestrian walkway linking the city’s ancient monuments has seen this historic neighbourhood emerge as one of Athens’ most fashionable postcodes.Take a picnic to Philopappou Hill to survey the urban scene and ancient ruins from a peaceful distance.
Layers of history intersect at the city’s hub of commerce and craftsmanship.Monastiraki flea market is the first stop for antique lovers and bargain hunters.In Psirri you will find hand-made leather sandals and quirkly souvenirs, along side cool bars,cafes and street art.
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Monastiraki
Layers of history intersect at the city’s hub of commerce and craftsmanship.Monastiraki flea market is the first stop for antique lovers and bargain hunters.In Psirri you will find hand-made leather sandals and quirkly souvenirs, along side cool bars,cafes and street art.
Just beyond the stunning promenade ringing the Acropolis, two neighbourhoods of Thissio and Petralona offer an intriguing mix of classical splendour, cafe culture, and community spirit.The area’s many tavernas are popular with locals.
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Thiseio
Just beyond the stunning promenade ringing the Acropolis, two neighbourhoods of Thissio and Petralona offer an intriguing mix of classical splendour, cafe culture, and community spirit.The area’s many tavernas are popular with locals.
No other neighbourhood in Athens has seen such sweeping changes in recent years. But this grungy district of edgy galleries, hip bars, and ancient wonders is still on the cusp of gentrification.It really comes alive after dark,which is the best time to explore this night life district.
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Keramikos
No other neighbourhood in Athens has seen such sweeping changes in recent years. But this grungy district of edgy galleries, hip bars, and ancient wonders is still on the cusp of gentrification.It really comes alive after dark,which is the best time to explore this night life district.
Behind the glamour of high heels, high-end boutiques, and sun-glassed locals sipping on iced coffees, Kolonaki is no stranger to history and culture.Head to the top of Lycabettus Hill(on foot or by cable car ) for the best views of the Athens Skyline.
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Kolonaki
Behind the glamour of high heels, high-end boutiques, and sun-glassed locals sipping on iced coffees, Kolonaki is no stranger to history and culture.Head to the top of Lycabettus Hill(on foot or by cable car ) for the best views of the Athens Skyline.
Rebels with, and quite often without, a cause have earned Exarchia a reputation as the turf of anarchists and radicals.Pre-war architecture,thought-provoking street art and affordable tavernas make for an intriguing arrible before or after a visit to the must-see National Arcaeological Museum.
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Exarcheia
Rebels with, and quite often without, a cause have earned Exarchia a reputation as the turf of anarchists and radicals.Pre-war architecture,thought-provoking street art and affordable tavernas make for an intriguing arrible before or after a visit to the must-see National Arcaeological Museum.
Up-and-coming Kypseli is being rediscovered by curious creatives for its fine architecture, lovely squares, and multicultural vibe.Check out the green oasis of Pedion tou Areos park,the stately apartment buildings on Fokionos Negri street and cool crowd on pretty St.George’s Square.Kipseli is multicultural and inclusive.
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Kypseli
Up-and-coming Kypseli is being rediscovered by curious creatives for its fine architecture, lovely squares, and multicultural vibe.Check out the green oasis of Pedion tou Areos park,the stately apartment buildings on Fokionos Negri street and cool crowd on pretty St.George’s Square.Kipseli is multicultural and inclusive.
The Athenian intelligentsia have long settled in this central neighbourhood of leafy squares and lively cafes. Now the hipsters are moving in too.Make time for a run around the Panathinaic Stadium and a stroll around the First Cemetery.
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Pangrati
The Athenian intelligentsia have long settled in this central neighbourhood of leafy squares and lively cafes. Now the hipsters are moving in too.Make time for a run around the Panathinaic Stadium and a stroll around the First Cemetery.