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 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 ... 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 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 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
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
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Choose your packageThis is a classic Cretan tavern with cold meze featuring cheeses and meat cuts from Crete, traditional dtakos and daily specials. Everything comes with carafes of Tsipouro (a type of grape seed-based moonshine, also a staple of Crete). more
Mycenae, one of the most important archaeological sites, belongs in the UNESCOʼs list of Sites of World Heritage. According to Homer in Iliad and Odyssey, they were founded by Perseus, son of Danae and Zeus. more
Kiku is a synonym for the lovers of the authentic Japanese cuisine in Athens, beside the classical sushi and the sasimi, try the chicken teryaki, always accompanied by sake. more
Explore at GB Corner the authentic selection of GB Products, Zeus+Dione handmade clothing and an exclusive variety of indigenous delicacies & chocolates by French Pastry Chef Arnaud Larher. This is the most renowned "corner" of the city, with unique more
Filikis Eterias Square is the main square of the most aristocratic "Kolonaki". This part of Athens offers an abundance of luxury shopping, spots for a glamorous coffee or chic drink, or restaurants for serious business meetings. more
The Atrina Center Tower was built between 1977 and 1981. It is the fourth tallest building in Greece with a height of 80 meters, 20 floors and a large underground parking lot. more