The story of the Agios Konstantinos and Eleni Church in Glyfada dates from the distant past of the 1930s when the area was covered in pine trees, a small stone chapel and a large temple opposite it, both dedicated to the memory of Saints (Agios) Constantine and Helen (Constantine the Great was an emperor of Byzantium and Saint Helen was his mother).
Athenian provinces in the south such as Elliniko, Glyfada, Voula, etc. see heavier traffic during the summer months, as many city dwellers make their way down to enjoy the beaches and nightlife under the stars. more
On Poseidonos Avenue in Glyfada, you can visit the holy cathedral of Agios Konstantinos and Eleni Church (Saints Constantine and Helen). more
The Metropolitan Cathedral (or Mitropolis) is the largest and most important greek orthodox church in Athens. Seventy-two older churches were demolished for the construction of th... more
The church is dedicated to Saint Dimitrios and took the name "Loubardiaris" because around 1650, a thunder bolt hit the Turkish garrison commander, Yusuf Aga, who had installed a ... more
The first formation of the church "Estavromenos" of Aigaleo was constructed in 1934 and it was a rough building that looked like a parapet. The next year, a simple basilica was re... more
At the top of Lycabettus Hill is the Church of Agios Georgios (Saint George). It is a remarkable whitewashed chapel that dates back to around the 1800s. It is built on the same sp... more
The original Church of the Holy Trinity (Triada) of Piraeus was founded in 1839 by the first Mayor of Piraeus, Kyriakos Serphiotis, on a plot of land belonging to Agios Spyridon. ... more
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Choose your packageTo Lychnion is one of the oldest taverns in Athens with a picturesque - traditional environment. It is housed in an old detached house one block below the bustling Panormou. Here you will be able to taste all kinds of appetizers and grilled dishes. more
The house of the great Greek poet Angelos Sikelianos is located on the beach of the Faneromeni Monastery in Salamina Island. It was restored from 2003 to 2006 by the municipality. The famous poet lived there for many years and created his most more
Pleiades is a famous mezedopoleion in Petralona! You should taste the platter, served with cooked potato and melted cheese on top accompanied with a white wine. more
The Athens Olympic Museum was founded on 2021 and is located on the first floor of the Golden Hall shopping center in Marousi. Overlooking the Athens Olympic Center (O.A.K.A.), it now houses, for the first time in Athens, the Hellenic Olympic more
The Project of Catholic Church of Saint Dionysius was initially planned by Leo von Klenze (1848). The construction supervision was assigned to Kaftantzoglou, who amended some of the plans (1858-85). The church is well known for the simplicity of more
The Technical Chamber of Greece was founded in 1923 to develop science and technology in Greece and promote innovation. It relies on close cooperation with the government and has a dependable network. All qualified and licensed engineers in Greece more
