Guidebook for Athens
Sightseeing
This is a stunning glass-and-concrete museum designed by Bernard Tschumi. It has unique, breathtaking treasures on display, and a nice cafe-restaurant on the top floor. www.theacropolismuseum.gr
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Musée de l'Acropole
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThis is a stunning glass-and-concrete museum designed by Bernard Tschumi. It has unique, breathtaking treasures on display, and a nice cafe-restaurant on the top floor. www.theacropolismuseum.gr
The grandiose Marble Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Just 5 mins walk from the house.
Panathenaic Stadium
The grandiose Marble Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Just 5 mins walk from the house.
With its lavishly decorated marble graves of prominent Greeks and philhellenes scattered among pine and olive trees, this Cemetery reveals a fascinating part of Athens' contemporary history.
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100 AnapafseosWith its lavishly decorated marble graves of prominent Greeks and philhellenes scattered among pine and olive trees, this Cemetery reveals a fascinating part of Athens' contemporary history.
Food Scene
Chef/co-owner Manos Zournatzis tours local markets daily and adapts his finds—cherry tomatoes from Santorini, shrimp from Symi, pork from Sparta, tuna from Sporades—to create authentic Greek fare
TRAPEZARIA
1 Theod. NegriChef/co-owner Manos Zournatzis tours local markets daily and adapts his finds—cherry tomatoes from Santorini, shrimp from Symi, pork from Sparta, tuna from Sporades—to create authentic Greek fare
Winner of two Michelin stars, Spondi is probably the finest restaurant in Greece. French haute cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Expensive but worth every penny.
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Spondi Restaurant
5 PirronosWinner of two Michelin stars, Spondi is probably the finest restaurant in Greece. French haute cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Expensive but worth every penny.
Huge wine barrels line one wall in this busy neighborhood eatery located just behind the Panathenaic Stadium. In summer, tables are set in its adjacent open-air garden. A local favorite.
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ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ ΒΥΡΙΝΗΣ
11 ArchimidousHuge wine barrels line one wall in this busy neighborhood eatery located just behind the Panathenaic Stadium. In summer, tables are set in its adjacent open-air garden. A local favorite.
Inspired from Parisian cafes, Odeon is a warm and cosy place with a relaxed atmosphere, interesting people, and French & jazzy tunes. An excellent choice for a coffee or a drink in Mets.
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19 Markou MousourouInspired from Parisian cafes, Odeon is a warm and cosy place with a relaxed atmosphere, interesting people, and French & jazzy tunes. An excellent choice for a coffee or a drink in Mets.
Arts & Culture
A great club hosting international and Greek names in jazz & world music, with a loyal clientèle among the city's jazz aficionados. Closed June-Sept. www.halfnote.gr
Trivonianou 17
17 TrivonianouA great club hosting international and Greek names in jazz & world music, with a loyal clientèle among the city's jazz aficionados. Closed June-Sept. www.halfnote.gr
Entertainment & Activities
Kids will love the playgrounds, duck pond, and small zoo at the east end of the National Garden.
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Jardin national d'Athènes
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasKids will love the playgrounds, duck pond, and small zoo at the east end of the National Garden.
Essentials
ΟΚ! Anytime Market is a very practical mini-market open daily from 08.00-23.00 -even on Sundays.
Konstantinou Karamanli 13
13 Konstantinou KaramanliΟΚ! Anytime Market is a very practical mini-market open daily from 08.00-23.00 -even on Sundays.
Everything Else
Pharmacies opening hours: Mon & Wed: 08.00-14.00 Tue, Thu & Fri: 08.00-14.00 & 17.00-20.30 Sat & Sun: Closed On-duty pharmacies: www.vrisko.gr/en/pharmacy-duties/athens/
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22 Markou MousourouPharmacies opening hours: Mon & Wed: 08.00-14.00 Tue, Thu & Fri: 08.00-14.00 & 17.00-20.30 Sat & Sun: Closed On-duty pharmacies: www.vrisko.gr/en/pharmacy-duties/athens/
Pharmacies opening hours: Mon & Wed: 08.00-14.00 Tue, Thu & Fri: 08.00-14.00 & 17.00-20.30 Sat & Sun: Closed On-duty pharmacies: www.vrisko.gr/en/pharmacy-duties/athens/
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5 AnapafseosPharmacies opening hours: Mon & Wed: 08.00-14.00 Tue, Thu & Fri: 08.00-14.00 & 17.00-20.30 Sat & Sun: Closed On-duty pharmacies: www.vrisko.gr/en/pharmacy-duties/athens/
Drinks & Nightlife
A classic of Athenian downtown nightlife -cool summer bar music and an interesting choice of cocktails with fresh fruits -all in a laid-back summer atmosphere.
Ardittou 1
1 ArdittouA classic of Athenian downtown nightlife -cool summer bar music and an interesting choice of cocktails with fresh fruits -all in a laid-back summer atmosphere.