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 Elefsina Archaeological Museum is housed in the archaeological site of Elefsina and is one of the first museums of the Greek state. It is currently not accessible to the public and will remain closed until 2022 for maintenance work. The building was constructed in 1890 with Germanos Kaveraus as architect. It was originally intended to house the archaeological finds Read more…

The sanctuary of Eleusis was one of the most important cult centres of the ancient world, where from the Mycenaean Age until the end of the 4th century AD the goddess Demeter, goddess of the renewal of nature and the growth of grain, was constantly worshipped.She taught the Eleusinians the cultivation of the land and the sacred rituals, the all-pure Read more…

The Sanctuary of Artemis of Vravronia, located on the eastern side of Attica, was one of the most important sacred places of antiquity. Vravrona, about 20 km from Athens, was one of the 12 cities of Attica that were united with Athens by Theseus. The first inhabitants settled in Vravrona around 3,500 BC and were Pelasgians in race. Gradually the Read more…