Monastiraki means “little monastery” in Greek, since a large monastery once stood on the main square of the neighborhood. Monastiraki and Plaka are two of the most charming and lively areas in Athens. A good area for shopping Situated on the north side of the Acropolis, Monastiraki is one of the most popular shopping areas in Athens. There are all Read more…

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…

As it is so close to the Acropolis, Plaka remains consistently the predominant area of accommodation and entertainment for visitors from abroad and locals alike. Some of its attractive features include small squares, notable museums and the beautiful Cathedral of the Metropolis, as well as too many places to stay, eat and enjoy a drink. The pedestrian streets make it 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 National Observatory of Athens (NAO) is a public research centre. It was founded in 1884 by the donor G.G. Sina. Its scientific and research activities include observations, data collection and research on astral and space space, the atmospheric environment, the crust and the interior of the Earth. The EAA provides services such as continuous monitoring of the seismicity of Read more…

The Athens Numismatic Museum is now housed in the Ilium Melathron, the mansion of the archaeologist Erikus Schliemann, the work of the architect Ernst Schiller. Its permanent exhibition presents the history of coinage as well as the manufacture, dissemination, use and iconography of coins in the time of their minting in the ancient Greek world. The exhibition continues on the Read more…