1. Admire the view from Areopagus 2. Visit the arcades of Athens 3. Visit the Monastiraki Flea Market on a Sunday 4. Indulge in the aromas of the spices of Evripidou Street 5. Get your breakfast from a neighbourhood bakery 6. Visit a traditional dairy shop 7. Have lunch on a week day around Akadimias…
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Top 10 things to do in Athens to feel like a local
There are many things you can do in Athens to feel like a local, and these are our top ten picks. Athens is a unique city, strangely balanced between the East and the West. It is a multi-faceted city that hides a different aspect around every corner. Athens will make you love her but also…
Always fresh – The best traditional dairy stores in Athens
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 Greek galaktopoleio/γαλακτοπωλείο), which is selling basically milk and yogurt, is kept alive and passed down…
Akadimia Platonos: Where modern Athens embraces its ancient past
Akadimia Platonos (Ακαδημία Πλάτωνος) is an area in the northwestern part of Athens. It owes its name to the hero Akadimos (Ακάδημος), and the school of philosophy, the Academy, founded by Plato (Πλάτωνας). This area was defined by the hill Ippios Kolonos, near today’s Lenorman Street, and by the ancient banks of the river Kifissos….
Street Art in Athens – Drawing a portrait of the city
People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible and childish… but that’s only if it’s done properly. Banksy, Wall and Piece Street art is a form of art that is created and displayed in public places. According to Wikipedia : “Many instances come in the form of guerrilla art, which is intended to make a personal statement about…