Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
Real greek taverna in the heart of the alternative district of Exarchia . All classic greek specialities in a nice surrounding , large yard for open air dinner in summer .
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Rosalia
59 ValtetsiouReal greek taverna in the heart of the alternative district of Exarchia . All classic greek specialities in a nice surrounding , large yard for open air dinner in summer .
Inventive greek cuisine and ideal location near Syndagma square . A good break between a museum and an archeological site .
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Tzitzikas kai Mermigas
12 MitropoleosInventive greek cuisine and ideal location near Syndagma square . A good break between a museum and an archeological site .
Sightseeing
Acropolis of Athens
The best kept secret of Athens , hard to find by yourself . Ask me when arriving in Athens !
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Anafiotika
The best kept secret of Athens , hard to find by yourself . Ask me when arriving in Athens !
Stunning view at night . You are surrounded by History !
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Areopagus Hill
21 TheoriasStunning view at night . You are surrounded by History !
Late afternoon is the best time to enjoy the 360 degree view over all Athens , Acropolis , Piraeus , Saronic Golf and Islands . The funicular is convenient but quiet expensive . If you feel you can climb the hill , find Loukianou Street and walk up hill .
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Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
Late afternoon is the best time to enjoy the 360 degree view over all Athens , Acropolis , Piraeus , Saronic Golf and Islands . The funicular is convenient but quiet expensive . If you feel you can climb the hill , find Loukianou Street and walk up hill .
Because it s good sometimes to feel as tourist and buy all those souvenirs , so that we can remember Greece when we go back home . Most souvenir shops are on Adrianou Street but you should try to explore the quieter ones .
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousBecause it s good sometimes to feel as tourist and buy all those souvenirs , so that we can remember Greece when we go back home . Most souvenir shops are on Adrianou Street but you should try to explore the quieter ones .
Combine a 20 mn walk in a full of olive trees preserved green hill in the heart of this 5 million city , with at the top of the hill a stunning view on Acropolis best profile ! ( like on postcards) . You will take the best pictures at late afternoon . On you way , stop at charming little Lombarda church .
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Philopappos Monument
Combine a 20 mn walk in a full of olive trees preserved green hill in the heart of this 5 million city , with at the top of the hill a stunning view on Acropolis best profile ! ( like on postcards) . You will take the best pictures at late afternoon . On you way , stop at charming little Lombarda church .
Arts & Culture
Out of Greece , almost nobody knows what happened to this country after Acropolis was built . This small but very rich museum , is the best reminder of Greek History trough Art , starting with Protohistoric times , ending with contemporary art . GOOD TIP : the Benaki museum remains open every thursday night ( free entrance on Thursdays ).
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosOut of Greece , almost nobody knows what happened to this country after Acropolis was built . This small but very rich museum , is the best reminder of Greek History trough Art , starting with Protohistoric times , ending with contemporary art . GOOD TIP : the Benaki museum remains open every thursday night ( free entrance on Thursdays ).
This almost brand new museum was finally inaugurated in 2009 , after Melina Mercouri idea . Visiting it will help you undestand much better Acropolis and Parthenon . Finally we know how the Caryatides look from behind !
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Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThis almost brand new museum was finally inaugurated in 2009 , after Melina Mercouri idea . Visiting it will help you undestand much better Acropolis and Parthenon . Finally we know how the Caryatides look from behind !
You recognize almost every exposed piece , because you have seen it in you History books at school ! You can easily spend more than half a day inside , but if you can't , try not to miss the Santorini frescoes .
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouYou recognize almost every exposed piece , because you have seen it in you History books at school ! You can easily spend more than half a day inside , but if you can't , try not to miss the Santorini frescoes .