When we published the article on Street Art in Athens three months ago, we knew we had left out some equally favourite works. Meanwhile, we discovered some works that had escaped our attention and also others that were created recently.…
These are the best burgers in Athens (updated version). About two years ago, one of the first articles we wrote in our search for the best food in Athens, was our tribute to the best burgers in town. Today more…
“Τὸ ἐπ’ ἐμοί, ἐνόσω ζῶ καὶ ἀναπνέω καὶ σωφρονῶ, δεν θὰ παύσω πάντοτε, ἰδίως δὲ κατὰ τάς πανεκλάμπρους ταύτας ἡμέρας, νὰ ὑμνῷ μετὰ λατρείας τὸν Χριστόν μου, να περιγράφω μετ’ ἔρωτος τὴν φύσιν καὶ να ζωγραφῶ μετὰ στοργῆς τὰ γνήσια…
Pasta (makaronia in Greek) is one of the most popular foods in the world. It started in Italy and conquered the planet. In Athens, as in every European capital, there are hundreds of places to try a plate with pasta.…
In a large urban area like Athens, the concept of the traditional workshop is something difficult to maintain and also to locate. However, there are some places within the city limits, where the tradition of the old dairy store (in…
Σε μια μεγάλη αστική περιοχή όπως η Αθήνα, η έννοια του παραδοσιακού εργαστηρίου είναι κάτι δύσκολο να διατηρηθεί. Ωστόσο, υπάρχουν κάποια σημεία εντός των ορίων της πόλης όπου η παράδοση του παλιού γαλακτοπωλείου διατηρείται ζωντανή και περνά από γενιά σε…
Βρυσάκι: Η χαμένη γειτονιά της Αθήνας που αξίζει να ανακαλύψεις. Η Αρχαία Αγορά Αθηνών είναι ίσως ο πιο διάσημος και επισκέψιμος αρχαιολογικός χώρος της Αθήνας μετά την Ακρόπολη. Ήταν το κέντρο της κοινωνικής, οικονομικής και πολιτικής ζωής της αρχαίας πόλης.…
Akadimia Platonos is an area in the northwestern part of Athens. It owes its name to the hero Akadimos, and the school of philosophy, the Academy, founded by Plato. This area was defined by the hill Ippios Kolonos, near today’s…
Although thousands of visitors coming to Athens have learned about its hidden secret, the scenic neighbourhood of Anafiotika in the shadow of the Acropolis, few of them must have noticed the slightly faded relief column dedicated to the hero Konstantinos…
Pagrati or Pangrati is one of the most interesting urban areas of Athens that has always played an important role in the life of the city. It was loved by artists and writers, and was a favourite place of residence…
