1. Sightseeing
Acropolis
The Acropolis with the Parthenon Temple is a grand expertise amongst marble pillars and historical past. Also, do not miss the trendy Acropoli Museum with sculptures and busts. For one thing further: Experience a live performance in Herodeon – Athens iconic amphitheater overlooking town. Here, Callas, Pavarotti, Sinatra – and most not too long ago Sting – has enchanted the viewers. Are you curious about sports activities? Visit the Olympic area Panathenic Stadium with audio information and end within the greenery within the National Garden.
2. City stroll
Monastiraki
Visiting Athens is to roam in Monastiraki – seven streets of bazaars, classic and mills, only a stone’s throw from Syntagma. In the sq., Byzantine structure, road artists and the scent of grilled corn meet. Sunday’s market provides all the pieces from rubbish to taxes. Take a break on hundred -year -old Oinopoleion for Greek meals and wine, or calm down on the roof bar A for Athens overlooking the Acropolis.
3. Mat
Exarchia
Greek delicacies is easy however tasty – fats, tomatoes and Retsina elevate of their purity. In Bohemian Exarchia you’re greeted by colourful graffiti, guide bins and the Saturday market on Kallidromiou-street, the place citrus and strawberries are offered instantly from farmers. For good meals and music, go to o Aggelos – right here is served selfmade with ouzo and beltbetics. Then take the cable automobile or go up on Lykabettosberget for Aten’s greatest view.
4. Hotel
Mona
Near Monastiraki, in festive psiri, lies the daring resort Mona-an previous 50’s manufacturing unit that has develop into showroom, membership and resort in a single. The lounge is just like a excessive front room with open kitchen and visitor taking part in cooks. The basement provides stay music and secret dinners, and on the roof, pure wine is served overlooking the Acropolis. Industrial and inventive – in the course of Dionysos neighborhoods.
5. Beyond the vacationer
Koukaki
Do you wish to get away from the vacationer routes? Go to quiet Koukaki, south of the Acropolis. Walk alongside Dionysiou Areopagitou and revel in road musicians and greenery. In the southern half, Geor attracts. Olimpiou with souvlaki on Kaleva’s Family Grill, whereas Drakou-street provides bar life and breakfast at Little Tree Books & Coffee. Don’t miss the wine bar Wine with Eleni – or a yoga session at Earth Loft Yoga with cautious Alexia.
6. May not be missed
Plaka block
Plaka is a should: charming alleys, pastel facades, Byzantine church buildings and museums in each nook. Visit the Museum of Popular Art and Tradition for a glimpse of Greek on a regular basis life up to now. Watch a traditional film beneath the celebs at Cine Paris with Acropolis within the background, and finish the night with Ouzo on legendary Brettos. An ideal night within the coronary heart of Athens.
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