The townscape in Exarcheia is not to everyone's taste, but it is alternative, and quite interesting. Between abandoned, run-down buildings emblazoned with graffiti, you can find charming cafés and snack bars. There are ... more

Regardless of the fact that the face of 28th October Street (Patision Street) changes in its 4.5 km from Panepistimiou Avenue to the church of Agia Varvara in Ano Patisia, it is a street with great commercial interest. more

The neoclassicism flourished in Athens when it was the architectural style followed by all of the architects who were responsible for the reconstruction of the capital by order of King Otto in 1830. more

At the dawn of the 21st of April in 1967, a military coup occurred in Greece that overthrew the democratic regime and imposed a dictatorship that lasted for seven years. The leader of the movement was Stylianos Patakos ... more

This historic neoclassical building began housing the National (Metsovian) Polytechnic University in 1871. It is among the oldest higher education institutions in Greece and the most prestigious among engineering school... more

The city of Athens, respecting its ancient history and high regard as one of the major cultural centers of the world since the dawn of civilization, could but only offer to its residents and visitors, tens of various pl... more