Places to eat, drink & visit 🌴
Sightseeing
Temple of Hephaestus
3 StirieonBest preserved Greek temple
for a stunning view of the Acropolis and the Odeon, head to the top of Philopappos Hill
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Acropolis
for a stunning view of the Acropolis and the Odeon, head to the top of Philopappos Hill
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouThe single most important collection of Ancient Greek Art.
5 min walk from home also ❤️
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThe single most important collection of Ancient Greek Art.
5 min walk from home also ❤️
Most stunning examples of Neo Classical architecture - Ernst Ziller
Best in the evening when it is lit ❤️
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Akadimia, Athens
Most stunning examples of Neo Classical architecture - Ernst Ziller
Best in the evening when it is lit ❤️
6th Century BC racecourse stadium built entirely by marble.
For the best view of the site, and only if you feel adventurous, start your walk from Archimidous 11 street.
There you will see a Sports Centre which has its gates always open like the attached image.
Go in through the gates, past a couple of buildings and make your way up the Kalimarmaro.
Once you reach the top you will be at the top of the stadium. If you walk towards the edge you will also be rewarded with the BEST view of the Acropolis.
This is my secret spot and you will not find in any guide.
The guards and officials working in the sports centre are not really bothered with people walking in unless you are super unlucky and the guard is in a bad mood and he may ask you to leave :) .But it has never happened.
You could give him a big smile and he will probably invite you for coffee and biscuits.
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Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou6th Century BC racecourse stadium built entirely by marble.
For the best view of the site, and only if you feel adventurous, start your walk from Archimidous 11 street.
There you will see a Sports Centre which has its gates always open like the attached image.
Go in through the gates, past a couple of buildings and make your way up the Kalimarmaro.
Once you reach the top you will be at the top of the stadium. If you walk towards the edge you will also be rewarded with the BEST view of the Acropolis.
This is my secret spot and you will not find in any guide.
The guards and officials working in the sports centre are not really bothered with people walking in unless you are super unlucky and the guard is in a bad mood and he may ask you to leave :) .But it has never happened.
You could give him a big smile and he will probably invite you for coffee and biscuits.
See the change of guards (super human Greek males in traditional costume). We also call them Tsoliades or Evzones.
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Monument Of The Unknown Soldier
133 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasSee the change of guards (super human Greek males in traditional costume). We also call them Tsoliades or Evzones.
Zappio
Stunning architecture within lush gardens
Walks
Follow the route map for an amazing stroll around the monuments:
A very good stroll is to start at Thission METRO and walk along the pedestrian route.
(1) The Parthenon ❤️
(2) Acropolis Museum
(3) Ancient Agora - (Monastiraki - especially the Temple of Hephaestus !)
(4) Plaka district
(5) Roman Agora - stroll around, so much nice to see - especially at night when its nicely lit
(6) Filopappou Hill
Walk up the hill for an amazing view of the Parthenon and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
-- if you do this walk in the evening, it is a different experience altogether ❤️
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Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouFollow the route map for an amazing stroll around the monuments:
A very good stroll is to start at Thission METRO and walk along the pedestrian route.
(1) The Parthenon ❤️
(2) Acropolis Museum
(3) Ancient Agora - (Monastiraki - especially the Temple of Hephaestus !)
(4) Plaka district
(5) Roman Agora - stroll around, so much nice to see - especially at night when its nicely lit
(6) Filopappou Hill
Walk up the hill for an amazing view of the Parthenon and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
-- if you do this walk in the evening, it is a different experience altogether ❤️
From Syntagma, turn right into Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias, then first right into Irodou Attikou.
In this street there is some amazing architecture, the Presedential Palace and the Prime Minister’s residence.
From Irodou Attikou you can also enter our Royal Gardens, one of the very few remaining parks in Athens.
Super quaint and lovely lush greenery.
Very near is also The Panathenaic Stadium, Zappion and the Temple of Zeus.
Irodou Attikou
Irodou AttikouFrom Syntagma, turn right into Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias, then first right into Irodou Attikou.
In this street there is some amazing architecture, the Presedential Palace and the Prime Minister’s residence.
From Irodou Attikou you can also enter our Royal Gardens, one of the very few remaining parks in Athens.
Super quaint and lovely lush greenery.
Very near is also The Panathenaic Stadium, Zappion and the Temple of Zeus.
Eat, drink, dance
Falafel
1 Losion2min from home
AMAZING FALAFEL - Surprise Price
Vathis Square - Corner with Liosion Street
3min from home
Psaron 45 street
Local meat eatery - souvlaki all set in a wonderful square
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Tasty Corner
45 Psaron3min from home
Psaron 45 street
Local meat eatery - souvlaki all set in a wonderful square
six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouDisco club with a massive beer garden
Sokratous 42 street
5 min walk from your place.
Eat at a very old school fish taverna in the heart of Athens
Enter the little shop arcade and it is the first restaurant on the right.
Super nice, super cheap.
RESTAURANT FISH ΓΙΩΤΗΣ
42 SokratousSokratous 42 street
5 min walk from your place.
Eat at a very old school fish taverna in the heart of Athens
Enter the little shop arcade and it is the first restaurant on the right.
Super nice, super cheap.
Avli (the Yard)
12 Agiou DimitriouAmazing food in Psiri
Ela na sou po
Local Bar for the cool and creative
Akrovatis
26 PsaronCool local cafe with food in the evening
Local areas with cool bars and restaurants
Lovely area near out home with a lot of bars and restaurants to enjoy - best visit in the evenings
Eat at “Seychelles” (book ahead)
+30 21 1183 4789
Amazing Kalamaki (food pork skewers) at “Elvis”
Drink at Latraac, Kerameio or anywhere in the square, it is super nice
Hang out anywhere in Sfaktirias street
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Leon Avdi square
Lovely area near out home with a lot of bars and restaurants to enjoy - best visit in the evenings
Eat at “Seychelles” (book ahead)
+30 21 1183 4789
Amazing Kalamaki (food pork skewers) at “Elvis”
Drink at Latraac, Kerameio or anywhere in the square, it is super nice
Hang out anywhere in Sfaktirias street
Old Athens and very picturesque and some of the best Graffiti and Stencil Art in Europe.
Eat at “Avli psiri restaurant” (Εστιατόριο Αυλή)
A M A Z I N G
Drink in any of the bars on Protogenous Street.
Sit on the pavement
Drink at Six Dogs - in the garden
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Psyri
MiaouliOld Athens and very picturesque and some of the best Graffiti and Stencil Art in Europe.
Eat at “Avli psiri restaurant” (Εστιατόριο Αυλή)
A M A Z I N G
Drink in any of the bars on Protogenous Street.
Sit on the pavement
Drink at Six Dogs - in the garden