The prevalence of Christianity and the construction of the first Christian churches during the 5th Century A.D. greatly influenced the shaping of the city of Athens. more
Formally known as the Monastery of Pammegiston Taxiarchon Michail & Gavriil, the beautiful Asteriou Monastery is an outstanding example of Hellenic religious art standing in a cool, bird inhabited grove of pines and cyp... more
Mount Ymmitos is 18 km southeast of Athens and is a huge green mountain famous for its thyme-scented honey - protected by the NATURA 2000 European network. more
Located south of the main town on the Island of Spetses, the Agioi Pantes Monastery was founded in the early 19th century. It is situated on a hill and offers a beautiful view. Th... more
This monastery was built in the early 18th century in the southern region of the Island of Poros. It's located in lush green and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. In the courtyard of ... more
The Monastery of Kaisariani is surrounded by a tall fence with two gates, one on the east and one on the west side. The monastery was built in the 11th Century and was dedicated t... more
Every year, on the 23rd of August, there is a celebration where pilgrims from all over the world come to this monastery to worship the Madonna Faneromeni in Salamina Island. It wa... more
Petraki Monastery is located at the center of Athens, in the densely populated district of Kolonaki, behind Evangelismos hospital. The entrance opens out into a miniature garden a... more
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Choose your packageOne of the largest confectioneries in Greece is the "Kosmikon" chain. You should start from the "galaktoboureko" (a custard concoction which is an institution for the specific pastry shops, since they specialize in it from 1961 until today). more
Created in 1977, the Jewish Museum documents and exhibits material evidence of 2,300 years of Jewish life in Greece. This is a historical and ethnographic museum whose aim is to provide a colorful picture of its progression through the centuries. more
The MILF is the perfect place to savor the authentic handmade Greek skewers - and not only. An excellent choice is also the Greek gyros, and if you are a fan of salads, do not fail to try Ceasars salad with their designer dressing. more
The VOE Beach Club is open all hours of the morning offering coffee and juice, with chairs for the beach. At night, Athenian clubbers come to listen to their favorite DJ groups playing sets ranging from Deep House, Electro, House, Progressive more
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens has been created to give an official location for Hellenic and foreign artists to organize exhibitions and show their own collections. more
Ianos is a large bookstore with many foreign titles and a great range of Greek authors. You can find gift ideas, artwork and prints. There are selected games and interesting collection of music. Finally, there is a possibility to purchase tickets for more
