The Tourkovounia are a small mountain-range in the Attica basin, northeast of Lycabettus, which is the highest point of the city. According to one version, their name derived from... more
In 1842, while Theophilus Hansen was building the Observatory funded by the national benefactor Georgios Sinas on the top of this hill, where dedications were discovered chiseled ... more
The archaeological area of Pnyx, located on Hill of Pnyx was the place of assembly of the city council. The famous speeches by Themistocles, Pericles and other important orators a... more
Strefi Hill is a small hill included in the City quarters of Exarcheia and of Neapoli - directly opposite of Lycabettus Hill. Since the 1840's until the 1920's, the hill was utili... more
The Areopagus Hill is the "Rock of Ares", located north-west of the Acropolis Hill. This hill is where court took session in the ancient times for the trial of murders. Enjoy the ... 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