Athens, Greece as told by locals
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The Panathenaic Stadium, also locally known as “kallimarmaro” is one of the most important historic sites in Athens. It boasts a fairly central location and can be found just across from the National Gardens on the main boulevard of Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou. The stadium is slightly out of the way of other central Athens attractions. … Read more
Athens street food is a huge part of the food culture in Greece. These food options are not only low cost and convenient, they are also delicious and among the best things to sample in Greece. Souvlaki Souvlaki is arguably one of the most famous Athens street food dishes. The concept is simple: a stick … Read more
2 days in Athens is not an awful lot. But it’s enough to cover all the main highlights of the Greek capital and get a feel for what the city is like. With 48 hours to spend, you can explore the Ancient Acropolis and other Athens historical sights at a leisurely pace. You can spend … Read more
A hike to the Kaisariani Monastery is a nice alternative way to spend a day of your Athens trip. This medieval site, nestled in the heart of the dense Vyronas forest, is overlooked by most visitors to Athens. It sits just south of Athens’ Zografou and Kaisariani districts. Although the monastery may be tucked out … Read more
The Mets Athens is a gorgeous, leafy residential neighbourhood that sits between Sygrou Fix and Pagrati. Blink and you’ll miss it. Most people that visit Athens aren’t even aware of the Mets’ existence. This area is so compact that unless you specifically knew what you were looking for, it would be very easy to drive … Read more
Seeing Athens in a day is an ambitious aim. The Greek capital is bursting at the seams with historical and archaeological sites. This is the birthplace of democracy and the cradle of Ancient Greek civilization. It seems that every time you turn a corner in Athens, you are met with another ruin. So can you … Read more
Shopping in Athens can easily become a highlight of any trip to the Greek capital, even if retail therapy wasn’t high on your list of priorities, to begin with! Best Places to go Shopping in Athens Ermou Street Ermou Street is essentially Athens’ answer to the high street. This main pedestrianized promenade runs all the … Read more
Zografou Athens is a primarily residential district that sits on the southeastern edge of downtown Athens. The bustling promenade of Vasilissis Sofias separates Zografou from Kolonaki and Ampelokēpoi. Uncovering Zografou, Athens This is not an area that you will typically stumble across during your Athens itinerary. Not only is the district a little out of … Read more
