At the shadow of the Acropolis is Plaka, the most picturesque and oldest district of Athens, which was continuously inhabited from antiquity to the present day. The neighborhood of gods, as it was called, resembles a journey to old Athens with antiquities, historical buildings and Byzantine churches. Unique in every respect is the Cycladic neighborhood od Anafiotika, which was built Read more…

Originally the home of Emmanuel Benakis, the Benaki Museum was handed over to Greece by his heirs after his death in 1929. Intended to house the collection of Emmanuel Benakis’ son Antonis, the Benaki Museum opened to the public in 1931. The building was constructed in 1867-1868 by Ioannis Peroglou, a wealthy merchant. The building then passed into the hands Read more…

Every Sunday morning at 11 am, people gather in Syntagma Square to watch the official changing of the guard, the military unit whose members stand proudly in absolute stillness in front of the Greek Parliament. There is a change of guard at any hour of the day, of course, but on Sundays it is the official ceremony with official customs. Read more…

The cobbled Dionysiou Areopagitou Street is one of the best places in Athens to walk, offering one of the best views of the Acropolis and the ancient temples. It is named after Dionysios Areopagitis, the first member of the ancient court of the Supreme Court to convert to Christianity around 50 AD. It is estimated to be about 830 metres Read more…

The National Theatre of Greek Dances of Dora Stratou is located on the slopes of the hill of Filopappou, just opposite the Acropolis hill and within walking distance from the picturesque district of Thiseion. It was founded in 1953 and is in fact a living museum, since every summer, five days a week, live performances of Greek traditional dances take Read more…

The biggest, best and most popular flea market in Athens is undoubtedly the famous Monastiraki Flea Market, a shopping paradise located in the heart of Athens, in the legendary Monastiraki Square. The Monastiraki Flea Market is undoubtedly one of the best places for second-hand shopping in Athens and where you can find top Greek souvenirs to take home with you. Read more…