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
The Sacred Rock of Acropolis was chosen in the 5th BC century by Pericles because of a prophecy by the Delphi oracle as the ideal place for the materialization of the first part o... 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 packageThe 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 loubarda (big canon) at the Acropolis Propylaia because he was planning more
This Cultural Center on Pireos Street 138, was an industrial structure of the 1960s that was converted into a contemporary museum to flexibly serve various events. It spans 8,200 m² with underground areas of 2,800 m² and an inner courtyard of 850 m². more
A gourmet Italian restaurant in the heart of exclusive Kolonaki, where the cognoscenti mingle with the glitterati. In Malconi’s a guest can enjoy a delightful breakfast, quality coffee, refreshments, early drinks and of course various tasteful dishes more
Their treatment takes an overall 30 minutes. After washing and sterilizing the feet, employees place them into special individual aquariums where the many small "doctor fish" undertake the removal of the outer aging skin. This light tickling more
Athina 9.84 FM was the first free radio of the city of Athens, founded in 1987. Since then, it has been broadcasting continuously with educational, cultural, economic, and sports programs, listening to the needs of society, and rebroadcasting radio performances. Newly refreshed, it has created a unique program with music combined with cultural information, embracing the arts, and promoting small and large neighborhoods activities. Airing live 20 hours a day, 7 days a week more
The Alexandria Institute has created a program that combines "learning the Greek Language with immersing the students in the culture and history of this great city". The course runs for a duration of 2 weeks and includes 20 lessons per week, a walking tour of Athens, and the entire course material. more