Katerina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouVisit the SNFCC in the evening, there are numerous activities every day taking place outdoors. Do not miss the fountain show at the canal
https://www.snfcc.org/en/FountainsShow
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouVisit the SNFCC in the evening, there are numerous activities every day taking place outdoors. Do not miss the fountain show at the canal
https://www.snfcc.org/en/FountainsShow
More information is available at www.theacropolismuseum.gr.
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Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouMore information is available at www.theacropolismuseum.gr.
It's the No1 place to visit, in the heart of Athens. The history of ancient Greece is there and the view is fantastic!
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Acropolis
It's the No1 place to visit, in the heart of Athens. The history of ancient Greece is there and the view is fantastic!
If there is a concert or play during your stay, do not miss it! In the below link you may find the summer programme
http://aefestival.gr/schedule/?lang=en&category=&place=135&schedule_year=2021
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouIf there is a concert or play during your stay, do not miss it! In the below link you may find the summer programme
http://aefestival.gr/schedule/?lang=en&category=&place=135&schedule_year=2021
After an 8-year refurbishment, it reopened its doors in May 2021. The Gallery collections comprise approximately 20,000 works of painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, new media and decorative arts, which span the history of Greek art from the post-Byzantine period to date.
https://www.nationalgallery.gr/en/
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National Art Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos
Leoforos Panagioti KanellopoulouAfter an 8-year refurbishment, it reopened its doors in May 2021. The Gallery collections comprise approximately 20,000 works of painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, new media and decorative arts, which span the history of Greek art from the post-Byzantine period to date.
https://www.nationalgallery.gr/en/
Focuses on modern and contemporary art by Greek and foreign artists, including rare works by masters of the European avant-garde
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Goulandris Museum
13 EratosthenousFocuses on modern and contemporary art by Greek and foreign artists, including rare works by masters of the European avant-garde
If you have an extra day in Athens, do not miss out on the Athenian Riviera, a 48km stretch of coastline with public and private beaches, the inspiring Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion but also the Therapeutic waters of Lake Vouliagmeni.
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Temple of Poseidon - Sounio
If you have an extra day in Athens, do not miss out on the Athenian Riviera, a 48km stretch of coastline with public and private beaches, the inspiring Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion but also the Therapeutic waters of Lake Vouliagmeni.
Athens Olympic Museum
37a Leoforos Kifisiashttps://www.thisisathens.org/whats-new-athens-olympic-museum
Neighborhoods
https://www.thisisathens.org/neighbourhoods/acropolis-koukaki-guide
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Koukaki
https://www.thisisathens.org/neighbourhoods/acropolis-koukaki-guide
The historic district in central Athens, situated under the Acropolis, around the northeastern slopes of the Sacred Rock. Picturesque scenery one should not miss!
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousThe historic district in central Athens, situated under the Acropolis, around the northeastern slopes of the Sacred Rock. Picturesque scenery one should not miss!
small souvenir shops and flee market where you can find almost anything new and used
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Monastiraki
small souvenir shops and flee market where you can find almost anything new and used
City/town information
Hydra - Poros - Aegina- 1day cruise would be a really nice experience if you have an additional day to spend. In the below link you may find several ideas
https://www.viator.com/Athens-tours/Day-Cruises/d496-g3-c7
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Idra
Hydra - Poros - Aegina- 1day cruise would be a really nice experience if you have an additional day to spend. In the below link you may find several ideas
https://www.viator.com/Athens-tours/Day-Cruises/d496-g3-c7
Food scene
Walking distance, excellent terrace with view. Tasty cocktails and dishes. Have to reserve in advance a table for drinks or for dinner
The below link has the menu
https://www.herodion.gr/_storageWeb_/n/17804338811800/Point-a_Menu_2021.pdf
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POINT a (Acropolis Point)
4a Rovertou GalliWalking distance, excellent terrace with view. Tasty cocktails and dishes. Have to reserve in advance a table for drinks or for dinner
The below link has the menu
https://www.herodion.gr/_storageWeb_/n/17804338811800/Point-a_Menu_2021.pdf
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
3 Great Things to Do in Athens in April
• Sample heavenly Easter brioche and biscuits at the best family-run bakeries in Athens and light a candle in church during Greek Easter week, the most sacred celebration of the year.
• Kick start spring with an Athens wellness weekend. From mindful workouts in the gentle sunshine to luxe day spas, live the ancient Greek ideal of “healthy body, healthy mind”;
• Go vintage shopping around Monastiraki flea market, Athinas Street, and Psirri. From antiques to designer threads, Athens is a bargain hunter's paradise.