ATHENS

ATHENS

Easy to get to, delicious food, relatively affordable compared to many European cities and above all, warm, friendly, from us... Athens awaits you with its colorful taverns, chic streets, heritage that carries history to the present. Where should you go to get to know the city, where should you eat, where should you have fun?

Syntagma Square

The heart of Athens, Syntagma Square. Syntagma means constitution. In front of the Parliament building dominating the square, you can watch the changing of the guard ceremony of the Evzonis in their traditional clothes. Soldiers stand guard in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament Building.

Kolonaki Square

Just above Syntagma Square is Kolonaki Square, where there are luxurious cafes and especially brand stores. Definitely take a walk here. Ermou, which extends down from the square, is one of the streets reserved for pedestrians and is a pleasant place to walk.

Omonia Square

Omonia Square is another central point of the city. If you walk from the square towards Stadiou, you can see both the shopping malls and Klathmonos and Kolokotroni Squares, and reach the National History Museum.

Psiri and Plaka

In Athens, nightlife is lively in the taverns of Psiri and Plaka. If you have two nights in Athens; you can spend one night in Psiri and one night in Plaka. Plaka is an area close to the Acropolis. Vehicles are only allowed in certain areas. Famous Greek taverns where music spills out onto the streets from every corner will surround you. Some taverns also offer local dance shows with small groups. You can make plans by checking if there is a special program before the approaching New Year. Be sure to make a reservation before going.

Acropolis

When it comes to Athens, the first square that comes to everyone's mind is the Acropolis with all its glory. The literal meaning of Acropolis is "high city." This acropolis is considered the birthplace of democracy. The most important structure you will see inside is the Parthenon Temple. It was built in the 5th century BC in an astonishing 10 years. What is even more astonishing is that its restoration has not been completed for 40 years. The name of the temple was Parthenos, meaning “virgin”, in reference to the goddess Athena. Christians used it as a church for a while and the Ottomans used it as a mosque. Since it was damaged a lot by fires and wars, most of its former state has not survived to the present day. The Herodes Atticus Theater was the largest social activity area on the Acropolis. Various cultural and artistic events are still held here. Another structure that serves the same function but is smaller is the Dionysus Theater. Pay special attention to the entrance gate of the Acropolis. Unfortunately, the original has not survived to the present day, but the famous Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was designed as an exact replica of it.

Anafiotika

You have to make a lot of effort to climb the Acropolis. However, the return route is more enjoyable and is full of stops where you can take a warm break when the weather is cold. When you start descending from the foothills of the hill, you will come across the views where you will feel the Greek breeze the most in the city. The name of this area is Anafiotika. Since Athens is usually the address for short visits, it is a region that many tourists skip, if you go, do not skip it, definitely see it. You will see many small, cute cafes. Choose, like and take a break in one. Anafiotika means little Anafi. It was named after the people who came from Anafi, one of the Cyclades Islands, because it was built according to the local architecture of that place.

Wolves' Hill

If climbing the Acropolis is not enough, you can go a little higher. There is another hill where you can even see this historical hill from a bird's eye view; Lykkavittos Hill. It means Wolves' Hill. If you do not know what it means to be tired, you can climb the hill using Plautarchou Street. But if your feet are at the point of rebellion, you also have the chance to go up with the funicular located on the same street.