Athens Historical Center Guidebook

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Athens Historical Center Guidebook

Food Scene

Bougatsan and pancakes! If not the best, definitely one of the best pancakes in Athens.
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Estrella
24Α Romvis
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Bougatsan and pancakes! If not the best, definitely one of the best pancakes in Athens.
Located between Monastiraki and Omonoia metro station at Athinas street. Varkvakeios market is the most important market of the city. You can buy meat, fish, cheese, herbs, fruits, vegetables, second hand furniture, books and clothes. But most of all you can take a look at what a normal day looks like in this capital. If you are interested in flea markets do not miss a walk at Varvakeios.
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Varvakios Central Municipal Market
42 Athinas
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Located between Monastiraki and Omonoia metro station at Athinas street. Varkvakeios market is the most important market of the city. You can buy meat, fish, cheese, herbs, fruits, vegetables, second hand furniture, books and clothes. But most of all you can take a look at what a normal day looks like in this capital. If you are interested in flea markets do not miss a walk at Varvakeios.
Possibly the coolest hang-out joint in Athens. A London style cycle cafe
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The HandleBar
Melanthiou
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Possibly the coolest hang-out joint in Athens. A London style cycle cafe
So you are a bit home sick and you want to grab a burger. Mama Roux serves a selection from a variety of cuisines, from hamburgers to excellent falafels even burritos. They serve brunch on Sunday.
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Mama Roux
str 50
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So you are a bit home sick and you want to grab a burger. Mama Roux serves a selection from a variety of cuisines, from hamburgers to excellent falafels even burritos. They serve brunch on Sunday.
The eatery specializes in lahmacun, the thin, round flatbread topped with spiced ground meat and vegetables – a kind of Middle Eastern version of pizza.
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Feyrouz
1 Agathonos
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The eatery specializes in lahmacun, the thin, round flatbread topped with spiced ground meat and vegetables – a kind of Middle Eastern version of pizza.
Modern cuisine restaurant with stunning views of the Acropolis.The food—especially the inventive seafood and pasta dishes—is among the best in Athens, standing out on touristy Adrianou.(Apx. €38/pers)
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Kuzina
9 Adrianou
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Modern cuisine restaurant with stunning views of the Acropolis.The food—especially the inventive seafood and pasta dishes—is among the best in Athens, standing out on touristy Adrianou.(Apx. €38/pers)
Best ice cream ever! Many options to choose from, staff will help you choose if you want to. There is a little wait but not more than 10mins. It is a little pricey but worth the money and you can order one for two persons! ps: If you are a chocolate lover, try "Chocolate with Nutella!"
IceRoll
2 Athinas
Best ice cream ever! Many options to choose from, staff will help you choose if you want to. There is a little wait but not more than 10mins. It is a little pricey but worth the money and you can order one for two persons! ps: If you are a chocolate lover, try "Chocolate with Nutella!"
Most European cultures have their version of doughnuts but Greek “loukoumades” (lou-kou-ma-des) would have to be the most sinful. If you’re going to indulge then you might as well have the best. These delectable, fluffy balls of dough will satisfy your deepest sweet cravings.
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LUKUMADES
Str & Aghias Irinis
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Most European cultures have their version of doughnuts but Greek “loukoumades” (lou-kou-ma-des) would have to be the most sinful. If you’re going to indulge then you might as well have the best. These delectable, fluffy balls of dough will satisfy your deepest sweet cravings.

Drinks & Nightlife

This tiny bar is located on a beautiful pedestrian street,away from the city's noise and car traffic. French bistrot influenced decor,Blue Bird is perfect for coffee and tea as well as drinks at night.
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Blue Bird
4 Ipitou
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This tiny bar is located on a beautiful pedestrian street,away from the city's noise and car traffic. French bistrot influenced decor,Blue Bird is perfect for coffee and tea as well as drinks at night.
A modern wine bar, with one of the greatest wine selections from around Greece and abroad. They often organise wine tasting events, and you can also buy a bottle of that wine you loved.
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Oinoscent
45-47 Voulis
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A modern wine bar, with one of the greatest wine selections from around Greece and abroad. They often organise wine tasting events, and you can also buy a bottle of that wine you loved.
This is the place to taste quality cocktails blended with hand-selected spirits from all over the world. Try Tiki Cocktail!
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Baba Au Rum
6 Klitiou
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This is the place to taste quality cocktails blended with hand-selected spirits from all over the world. Try Tiki Cocktail!
Best enjoyed in the summertime. Hidden gem in Athens with an amazing inside yard. A great spot for a drink!
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Saorsa Athens
2 Giatrakou
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Best enjoyed in the summertime. Hidden gem in Athens with an amazing inside yard. A great spot for a drink!
Cantina social has established a permanent community of fans. Those are the people who love alternative music of all genres. In Cantina, you will always listen to different kinds of music, from techno to alternative rock.
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Cantina Social
8 Leokoriou
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Cantina social has established a permanent community of fans. Those are the people who love alternative music of all genres. In Cantina, you will always listen to different kinds of music, from techno to alternative rock.

Sightseeing

A must see - the largest temple in Athens will make you feel so tiny against it's tremendous columns. Just 5' from the apartment!
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Świątynia Zeusa Olimpijskiego
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A must see - the largest temple in Athens will make you feel so tiny against it's tremendous columns. Just 5' from the apartment!
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Muzeum Akropolu w Atenach
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
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Akropol w Atenach
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Arts & Culture

Simply, the best way to experience the masterpiece of Parthenon except maybe for using a time machine... Grab some food and a drink on the terrace cafe!
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Muzeum Akropolu w Atenach
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
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Simply, the best way to experience the masterpiece of Parthenon except maybe for using a time machine... Grab some food and a drink on the terrace cafe!
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea Siggrou
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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park

Parks & Nature

Lovely garden to walk around. Many attractions lie around it so it is a great way to walk across the garden to visit them. The garden itself has a charming pond with ducks and turtles. Kids loved it. Highly recommended for a relaxing few hours.
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Ogród Narodowy
1 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
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Lovely garden to walk around. Many attractions lie around it so it is a great way to walk across the garden to visit them. The garden itself has a charming pond with ducks and turtles. Kids loved it. Highly recommended for a relaxing few hours.

Matalou at Home

Great designs and aesthetics. Matalou is more than a decade in the diy market and her ideas over the years have left us sentimental memorabilia. Voulis 41, Athina 105 57
With fashion shops and shopping centres promoting most international brands, it is in the top five most expensive shopping streets in Europe, and the tenth most expensive retail street in the world.
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Ermou
Ermou
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With fashion shops and shopping centres promoting most international brands, it is in the top five most expensive shopping streets in Europe, and the tenth most expensive retail street in the world.
Ok, so you are leaving in a few days, and you have to buy something small for all your loved ones back home. Do visit this shop, which redefines the notion of souvenir. Lovely designer items.
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Forget Me Not
100 Adrianou
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Ok, so you are leaving in a few days, and you have to buy something small for all your loved ones back home. Do visit this shop, which redefines the notion of souvenir. Lovely designer items.

Entertainment & Activities

"There are many outdoor movie theaters around the world but none of them are as spectacular as Cine Thisio in Athens, situated at the foothill of Acropolis with an amazing view of Parthenon" BBC
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Open Air Cinema THISION
7 Apostolou Pavlou
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"There are many outdoor movie theaters around the world but none of them are as spectacular as Cine Thisio in Athens, situated at the foothill of Acropolis with an amazing view of Parthenon" BBC
What beats watching a great movie, under the Acropolis, slowly sipping on a drink while gazing at the moon.
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Cine Paris
22 Kidathineon
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What beats watching a great movie, under the Acropolis, slowly sipping on a drink while gazing at the moon.