Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
A very good choice for lunch/dinner. Needs reservation, because it is almost always full. Has a very interesting menu and tasty dishes. The prices are very reasonable and the service is nice and friendly.
98 locals recommend
Mavro Provato
33 ArrianouA very good choice for lunch/dinner. Needs reservation, because it is almost always full. Has a very interesting menu and tasty dishes. The prices are very reasonable and the service is nice and friendly.
Excellent food and service within attractive courtyard setting. Modern Greek food, with influences from around the world and organic ingredients.
106 locals recommend
Giántes
44 ValtetsiouExcellent food and service within attractive courtyard setting. Modern Greek food, with influences from around the world and organic ingredients.
Vitamin Point
10 StadiouBig variety, freshly squeezed juices and good prices.
Fresh handmade, cheese pies(tyropita), Spinach pies(Spanakopita) and others pies.
15 locals recommend
ΑΡΙΣΤΟΝ ΛΟΜΠΟΤΕΣΗ
10 VoulisFresh handmade, cheese pies(tyropita), Spinach pies(Spanakopita) and others pies.
Sardelaki
16 PandorasDelicious seafood
Drinks & Nightlife
KAFETII
27 Zoodochou PigisGreat drinks made by Elias!
A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 MiaouliGreat cocktails with amazing view of Acropolis.
Parks & Nature
The hill of Lycabettus is a pine covered hill visible from every part of the city, as it is the highest point in Athens. It dominates the megalopolis, rising at 270 meters above it. At the top of the hill one can visit the 19th century picturesque chapel of St.George, built on the same location of the Byzantine church of Prophet Ilias. The legend says during the ancient times, wolves roamed freely on the hill, then surrounded by countryside. The hill was named Lykavittos, which means the hill of the wolves. The Lycabettus hill offers an incredible panoramic view over the entire city and the surrounding mountains.
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
The hill of Lycabettus is a pine covered hill visible from every part of the city, as it is the highest point in Athens. It dominates the megalopolis, rising at 270 meters above it. At the top of the hill one can visit the 19th century picturesque chapel of St.George, built on the same location of the Byzantine church of Prophet Ilias. The legend says during the ancient times, wolves roamed freely on the hill, then surrounded by countryside. The hill was named Lykavittos, which means the hill of the wolves. The Lycabettus hill offers an incredible panoramic view over the entire city and the surrounding mountains.
It is located just bellow the entrance of the Acropolis, between the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora. The myth relates that it was the place where the council of gods held a trial for the god of war, Aris, who was accused of the murder of the son of Poseidon, Halirrhothios. In the Ancient Times, it used to be the place where the murder trials took place.
The Areopagus Hill is also the place where Apostole Paul came to preach Christianity with his famous Sermon on an Unknown God in 51 A.D. It is said that his speech converted Dionysos, who became the Patron Saint of the city. The Areopagus Hill is easily accessible by the steps sculpted into the rock. The hill offers a great panoramic view.
80 locals recommend
Areopagus Hill
21 TheoriasIt is located just bellow the entrance of the Acropolis, between the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora. The myth relates that it was the place where the council of gods held a trial for the god of war, Aris, who was accused of the murder of the son of Poseidon, Halirrhothios. In the Ancient Times, it used to be the place where the murder trials took place.
The Areopagus Hill is also the place where Apostole Paul came to preach Christianity with his famous Sermon on an Unknown God in 51 A.D. It is said that his speech converted Dionysos, who became the Patron Saint of the city. The Areopagus Hill is easily accessible by the steps sculpted into the rock. The hill offers a great panoramic view.
Filopappos Hill (or the Hill of the Muses) can be seen opposite of the Acropolis. The hill took it name from a funeral monument built at its top in 115 A.D in memory of the Roman consul Gaius Julius Antiochus Philopappos. The monument used to measure 10 meters, and was adorned by statues of the family of Filopappos.
The hill is also known as the Hill of the Muses, since the myth says it used to be the home of the 9 muses. The hill is lovely, completely covered by pine trees. Its top, only accessible by foot, offers incredible panoramic views over Athens, the acropolis and the Saronic Gulf. The hill also houses the small Byzantine chapel of Agios Dimitrios which contains some fine frescoes.
129 locals recommend
Philopappos Monument
Filopappos Hill (or the Hill of the Muses) can be seen opposite of the Acropolis. The hill took it name from a funeral monument built at its top in 115 A.D in memory of the Roman consul Gaius Julius Antiochus Philopappos. The monument used to measure 10 meters, and was adorned by statues of the family of Filopappos.
The hill is also known as the Hill of the Muses, since the myth says it used to be the home of the 9 muses. The hill is lovely, completely covered by pine trees. Its top, only accessible by foot, offers incredible panoramic views over Athens, the acropolis and the Saronic Gulf. The hill also houses the small Byzantine chapel of Agios Dimitrios which contains some fine frescoes.
The National Gardens (Etnikos Kipos) or Kings Gardens are situated in the heart of Athens. These gardens were originally the royal gardens, and were designed by the Queen Amalia in the 19th century. They are an oasis of coolness and green in a big noisy city. Strolling around the gardens one will discover some interesting kind of trees and plants, duck ponds, a small zoo and a botanical museum which houses paintings and photographs. Many efforts have been made recently to clean up the gardens and to offer to the animals captured in the zoo more comfortable conditions. The gardens also house a playground and some nice cafes. They are located behind the Greek Parliament and the central square
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasThe National Gardens (Etnikos Kipos) or Kings Gardens are situated in the heart of Athens. These gardens were originally the royal gardens, and were designed by the Queen Amalia in the 19th century. They are an oasis of coolness and green in a big noisy city. Strolling around the gardens one will discover some interesting kind of trees and plants, duck ponds, a small zoo and a botanical museum which houses paintings and photographs. Many efforts have been made recently to clean up the gardens and to offer to the animals captured in the zoo more comfortable conditions. The gardens also house a playground and some nice cafes. They are located behind the Greek Parliament and the central square
In the center of the gardens of Zappeion one can admire the Zappeion Megaron, a beautiful Neoclassical building erected in 1874-1888. It was originally built in order to host the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, in 1896. The building has been since the Games used as a center for international conferences. It has often been the theatre of the most important political moments of Greece. The Zappeion Gardens are located next to the National Gardens and just off the central Square of Syntagma.
164 locals recommend
Zappeio Hall
Leoforos Vasilissis OlgasIn the center of the gardens of Zappeion one can admire the Zappeion Megaron, a beautiful Neoclassical building erected in 1874-1888. It was originally built in order to host the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, in 1896. The building has been since the Games used as a center for international conferences. It has often been the theatre of the most important political moments of Greece. The Zappeion Gardens are located next to the National Gardens and just off the central Square of Syntagma.
Entertainment & Activities
Great experience with fantastic views of the Parthenon/ Acropolis, showing original old time classics and modern films in English with Greek subtitles. Highly recommended.
145 locals recommend
Open Air Cinema THISION
7 Apostolou PavlouGreat experience with fantastic views of the Parthenon/ Acropolis, showing original old time classics and modern films in English with Greek subtitles. Highly recommended.
Arts & Culture
Amazing venue to enjoy a concert. One is experiencing ancient history in a fantastic way. It is one of the most intense places to enjoy a show.
http://greekfestival.gr/en/home
442 locals recommend
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouAmazing venue to enjoy a concert. One is experiencing ancient history in a fantastic way. It is one of the most intense places to enjoy a show.
http://greekfestival.gr/en/home
Getting Around
Panepistiomio Metro Station
http://www.stasy.gr/index.php?id=52&selectedstation=23&L=1
87 locals recommend
University station
Panepistiomio Metro Station
http://www.stasy.gr/index.php?id=52&selectedstation=23&L=1
Shopping
Great Area for shopping Therapy. Zara, H&M, Korres, Sephora, BSB, Mango, intimissimi....... Beaware pickpocketers
838 locals recommend
Ermou
ErmouGreat Area for shopping Therapy. Zara, H&M, Korres, Sephora, BSB, Mango, intimissimi....... Beaware pickpocketers