The Ancient Agora of Athens is perhaps the most famous and visited the archaeological site of Athens apart from Acropolis. It was the centre of the social, economic and political life of the ancient city. However, few of the thousands…
Μετά το επιτυχημένο άρθρο μας για τα μυστικά αξιοθέατα της Αθήνας (στα αγγλικά), αποφασίσαμε να επεκτείνουμε την έρευνά μας στα προάστια της Αθήνας και προσπαθήσαμε να ανακαλύψουμε μέρη που λίγοι από εμάς γνωρίζουν ότι υπάρχουν. Μερικές φορές, αν και γνωρίζουμε…
After our successful article on the Secret Sights of Athens, we decided to expand our research to the suburbs of Athens and try to discover places few of us know exist. Sometimes, although we are aware of their existence, we…
In recent years, every time I go to the centre of Athens for a walk or for shopping, I will always remember to go to Romvis Street in order to check if the lions are still in place. In the…
This article highlights the best traditional Greek pie shops in Athens, focusing on their unique offerings and recipes. Notable places include Ariston for cheese pies, Pandora for various traditional options, and Dimitra Gounaridi for crunchy phyllo pies. Each shop uses fresh ingredients and traditional methods, showcasing the diversity of Greek pies.
They say that the history of a city is written in its buildings. The buildings are the witnesses of the events that took place in the history of a city. There are buildings in our city that we pass every…
What could characterise a tavern as classic? Is it its long history, its popularity, the quality of its cuisine or its durability over time? It’s all these elements together. It is the tavern that makes you feel at home, serves…
Outdoor sculpture has been everywhere in cities since antiquity. Sculptures have been made and adorned public spaces, buildings and private houses. Their purpose is to remind us of important historical events or people, but they are also used for religious…
Athens is a popular tourist destination with many important sights of universal significance. In this article we are presenting 7 sights that are relatively unknown to the public and remain almost secret. However, they are inextricably linked to the history…
Peinirli or penirli is a type of long narrow open pie, containing basically cheese, to which various fillings could be added. Its origin is from Turkey, where it is known as “pide”. The word “peinirli” etymologically comes from the Turkish…
