Although it is not as elegant as Kolonaki district, Ano Petralona holds a special place in our hearts. This area depicts the true essence of Athenian living, unpretentious and filled with pictures from a different era. An era where romance was genuine, along with the hardships of everyday people and their struggle to survive…Doesn’t that …
Athens is a city filled with historic treasures. But it is not famous just for that. Its treasures stretch all the way from antiquity up to the present. And through the most popular must visit markets in Athens, you have an idea why the city has remained a hub of commerce over the years. Get …
It’s always great to be appreciated! Especially when appreciation comes with a special award. Or, in this case, a stellar reference in the list of the ”2018’s Hottest New Café Openings Across the Globe”. Ypsilon Café in Thessaloniki and Papillon Bistrot in Athens have done it! They are parts of a pantheon, created for brand …
Athens has always been a beacon of Art. Over the years, artists have flooded the city and offered their contribution to its magnitude. Contemporary Art features graffiti and vivid colors, unlike the Classic era with the firm, sturdy buildings and clear lines. But the truth is that when you want to learn more about a …
Athens is a city with rich history, traced back to the antiquity. Concepts like Philosophy, Democracy, Politics and Arts flourished on this ground and shaped the world as we know it. So it is only fair that Athens National Archaeological Museum has a lot to say. It is a museum located in the center of …
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is the most emblematic development that took place in Athens in the past decade. It is an enthralling cultural landmark that houses the Greek National Opera and the Greek National Library in a 210.000m² park. This outstanding architectural feat was sponsored by Stavros Niarchos Foundation and designed by the …
Modern dance would never be the same without Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! This is certain, as the New York-based dance company has contributed a great deal in this art of form. No wonder the American Congress has named them “an essential cultural ambassador of the United States to the world”. And how wonderful it was to choose Greece …
World Travel Awards 2018 took place on June 30th and the results have been stunning for Greece as discussed here. Athens has been granted the award of Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2018, which to some was long overdue. The modern facilities and the historic value of monuments available to travelers, the rich heritage and …
Europe’s finest travel brands have been unveiled at World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2018 in Athens, Greece. Hundreds of the leading figures of Europe’s travel and tourism industry attended the ceremony at a red carpet gala, which was staged at the historic Zappeion Megaron Hall. Graham Cooke, Founder & President, World Travel Awards, said: “What an …
Anafiotika In the very center of Athens, an absolute “blue” getaway is the alleys of Anafiotika -a handful of Cycladic houses on the northern-east side of the sacred rock of the Acropolis- which are part of the old historical neighborhood of Plaka and reminds a quiet walk in a Cycladic island. Historically, during the kingship …