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 packageThe mountaineering club of Athens covers all aspects of mountain activity such as trekking, hiking, skiing, and rock climbing. Beginner and intermediate climbing training take place twice a year - in spring during the months of April and May, and in more
The 5-star Boutique Hotel is located in the most exclusive area of the Athens Riviera and offers the usual selectable room categories and suites as well as an independent private beach villa. This offers a light-flooded, 200 square meters large more
You can find this great restaurant at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel Athens. French hints but also many Mediterranean elements in the kitchen of Sotiris Evaggelou. Try the risotto with leeks and river crawfish. more
The "Stavros Mavrothalassitis" Stadium was named after the Mayor of the same name, who in the 1950's and 60's fought for the reformation of the Municipality. The stadium is located on Thivon Avenue at number 314 and is the home base of the Aigaleo more
Only a side street away from the Port of Rafina, the cosy atmosphere of the "Sante Rock Bar" offers the possibility to escape the hectic pace. Here you can taste a delicious coffee during the day and get good food at reasonable prices. more
Wind things up with a nightcap at the Stoa of Thiseos at the ultra-cool bar, Drunk Sinatra. Looking in, you cannot help but notice the huge mural of the «Chairman of the Board» himself. The whole place is surrounded by window panes – making those of more