In a city like Athens, with sunshine most days of the year, one would expect there to be no commercial arcades running through large building complexes and structures. However, there is an extensive network of arcades designed and built from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, using French passages and English arcades as models,…
Tag: Downtown
The Canova Lions of Romvis Street
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 small Petropoulos Arcade (Στοά Πετρόπουλου) at 13 Romvis Street (Οδός Ρόμβης), at the exit to…
6 places in downtown Athens to eat like a local
Downtown Athens offers you many choices for eating out. However, there are a few places, loved by the locals and those who work at the city center, that could offer you a truly Athenian experience. Nothing fancy, just tasty old-fashioned food, at unpretentious places. Here are our top picks for eating out like a local…