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Syntagma Square is the meeting point of the Athenians and the heart of the modern city. In 1843, crowds of people protested for the bestowal of a Constitution (Syntagma) to the Greek nation, with which Greek King Otto was forced to go along, hence the name of the square. In the upper part of the square stands the neoclassical building, in which...
Many are the shopping streets of central Athens; however a basic reference point for commercial traffic is Ermou and its adjoining streets. Take a walk from Syntagma square down the busy cobblestone pedestrian mall; most shops are branches of international companies. However, browsing the streets intersecting: Leka, Karagiorgis of Serbia,...
It is called the neighborhood of the Gods and that’s what the beautiful Plaka is indeed. The most picturesque district of the city lies about the northern part of the Acropolis, with the bulk of it under the protection of UNESCO as an historic preservation zone. The landscape here comprises neoclassical buildings next to ancient ruins,...
On the intersection of Lysikratous, Vyronos and Selef Street (then it becomes Tripodon Street), in the same visible straight course with Hadrian's Arch, is located a circular monument resembling a small tower, the Monument of Lysicrates. The monument is one of the best surviving examples of choragic monument, i.e. a monument in which a bronze...
The National Garden is a green oasis with plants from all over the world in the center of the bustling city. It was founded in 1839 on the initiative of the first queen of Greece, Amalia, and since then it is the ideal place for a walk under the shade of its towering trees, which are tagged with their name. In the Garden, you will see a pond,...
This wonderful stadium made entirely of marble is a gem for the city and a tribute to the far and wide athletes. It was built during the 4th century BC and it hosted the first modern Olympiad in 1896. Since then, it hosts significant events as well as the delivery ceremony of the Olympic flame to the hosting country.
By the name "Zappeio", we refer both to the building and the garden that surrounds it. The magnificent Zappeio Mansion, a donation of Evangelos and Konstantinos Zappas from Epirus, was completed in 1888 and has since been linked to important events and competitions. The surrounding area had been the main meeting place of the Athenians for...
On the southern foothills of the Acropolis are the remains of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. It was built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus, an Athenian citizen of Roman ancestry, a Philhellenist and votary of the arts, to honor the memory of his wife, AniaRigilli. It is open to the public till our days and every summer crowds of people enjoy...
It is said that the Athenians were thinking to build the Acropolis here at first but, eventually, the opposite rock was preferred and therefore the hill made do with the privilege of the exceptional panoramic view and the monument in honor of the benefactor of the city, Gaius Julius Antiochus Filopappos. At the foot of the hill, in the grove...
Mouson Hill is located to the west of the Acropolis, borders with Philopappos Hill and is the place where the buildings of the Pnyx, i.e. the area in which the Ecclesia convened, were located. It is estimated that the 5th century BC 30.000 Athenian citizens gathered there to make decisions about the issues of the city, thus constituting the...
Lykavittos is the highest hill in Athens with a height of 277 meters. Here, visitors go uphill during the day to enjoy the panoramic view to the city, while at summer nights the Athenians attend shows (mostly music concerts) in the theater of Lykavittos. Moreover, there are several trails from almost all sides, narrow stairs, a road as well as...
It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Athens named after the first settler, the hero Akadimos (or Ekadimos), but went down in history due to the philosophical faculty, which was founded by Plato in 387 BC and operated until its closure by the Emperor Justinian in 529. The Academy of Plato was an important spiritual center of ancient Athens...
The grove located on the junction of Patission Street and Alexandras Avenue was landscaped in 1935 and since then has been a green oasis in an area of the city, which lacks greenery. The grove is protected by the statue of the equitant King Constantine I and the statue of Athena as well as statues of heroes of the revolution of 1821.
The Municipal Theater of Piraeus is a work of art of the 19th century and the landmark of the city. It was designed by the architect Ioannis Lazarimos. The construction works started in 1883, while its inauguration took place twelve years later, in 1895. While at first it conveys a calm aesthetic, on its exterior its entrance, which is marked...
