Dora's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This museum is within walkable distance from the flat and a must place. Don't miss it!
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThis museum is within walkable distance from the flat and a must place. Don't miss it!
You cannot understand the measure of the civilization if you don’t pay a visit to this museum
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouYou cannot understand the measure of the civilization if you don’t pay a visit to this museum
If you can afford it (it costs about 120 Euros per person), this is an excellent opportunity to visit 3 islands in one day
9 locals recommend
One Day Cruise
If you can afford it (it costs about 120 Euros per person), this is an excellent opportunity to visit 3 islands in one day
It is about one hour ride but you will see the Athenian riviera and you can enjoy the sea and the most amazing sunset
Other names of the place: Poseidon's Temple or Cape Sounio
289 locals recommend
Sounion
It is about one hour ride but you will see the Athenian riviera and you can enjoy the sea and the most amazing sunset
Other names of the place: Poseidon's Temple or Cape Sounio
A place to relax in the centre of Athens, it is also an ideal place for families even during a very hot day of the summer
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasA place to relax in the centre of Athens, it is also an ideal place for families even during a very hot day of the summer
The closest park to my flat, is a place where you can relax and enjoy the greek flora
232 locals recommend
Pedion tou Areos
The closest park to my flat, is a place where you can relax and enjoy the greek flora
The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world. In the second half of the fifth century bc, Athens, following the victory against the Persians and the establishment of democracy, took a leading position amongst the other city-states of the ancient world. In the age that followed, as thought and art flourished, an exceptional group of artists put into effect the ambitious plans of Athenian statesman Pericles and, under the inspired guidance of the sculptor Pheidias, transformed the rocky hill into a unique monument of thought and the arts. The most important monuments were built during that time: the Parthenon, built by Ictinus, the Erechtheon, the Propylaea, the monumental entrance to the Acropolis, designed by Mnesicles and the small temple Athena Nike.
280 locals recommend
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world. In the second half of the fifth century bc, Athens, following the victory against the Persians and the establishment of democracy, took a leading position amongst the other city-states of the ancient world. In the age that followed, as thought and art flourished, an exceptional group of artists put into effect the ambitious plans of Athenian statesman Pericles and, under the inspired guidance of the sculptor Pheidias, transformed the rocky hill into a unique monument of thought and the arts. The most important monuments were built during that time: the Parthenon, built by Ictinus, the Erechtheon, the Propylaea, the monumental entrance to the Acropolis, designed by Mnesicles and the small temple Athena Nike.
The EMST is Athens’s answer to the Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou or the Museum of Modern Art.
Why go? This space is filled with art that gets people talking. Expect exhibitions of Greek and international artists across all media, from painting to video to experimental architecture. The museum’s vast home has its own fascinating story; it’s actually a former brewery – Greek beer Fix was once made here.
373 locals recommend
Εθνικό Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης (ΕΜΣΤ)
The EMST is Athens’s answer to the Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou or the Museum of Modern Art.
Why go? This space is filled with art that gets people talking. Expect exhibitions of Greek and international artists across all media, from painting to video to experimental architecture. The museum’s vast home has its own fascinating story; it’s actually a former brewery – Greek beer Fix was once made here.
Housed in the renovated Stoa of Attalos in the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora, the museum holds archaeological discoveries coming from the systematic excavations of the American School of Classical Studies in the area, dating from the Neolithic to the Post-Byzantine and Ottoman periods. It is organized in chronological and thematic units that reveal aspects of public and private life in ancient Athens. It is a veritable museum on the very history of democracy and is the place where the Treaty of the European Union enlargement was signed in 2003.
581 locals recommend
Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouHoused in the renovated Stoa of Attalos in the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora, the museum holds archaeological discoveries coming from the systematic excavations of the American School of Classical Studies in the area, dating from the Neolithic to the Post-Byzantine and Ottoman periods. It is organized in chronological and thematic units that reveal aspects of public and private life in ancient Athens. It is a veritable museum on the very history of democracy and is the place where the Treaty of the European Union enlargement was signed in 2003.
For 170,000 square metres of greenery, complete with playgrounds, gardens, cafés, a striking eco-friendly glass complex (also home to the Greek National Opera), a manmade river, and the National Library of Greece. Plus, there’s a great view of the Acropolis.
https://www.snfcc.org
741 locals recommend
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouFor 170,000 square metres of greenery, complete with playgrounds, gardens, cafés, a striking eco-friendly glass complex (also home to the Greek National Opera), a manmade river, and the National Library of Greece. Plus, there’s a great view of the Acropolis.
https://www.snfcc.org
Food (tavernas, restaurants etc)
An authentic sense of “plateia” meaning square with bakery, cafes, taverna and church
8 locals recommend
Platia Agiou Georgiou
Platia Agiou GeorgiouAn authentic sense of “plateia” meaning square with bakery, cafes, taverna and church
Amazing wines and greek food delicacies
www.oinoscent.com
«Πηγή: https://www.athensvoice.gr/taste/wine-spirits/531708_10-wine-bars-poy-xeroyn-ta-panta-gia-krasi»
93 locals recommend
Oinoscent
45-47 VoulisAmazing wines and greek food delicacies
www.oinoscent.com
«Πηγή: https://www.athensvoice.gr/taste/wine-spirits/531708_10-wine-bars-poy-xeroyn-ta-panta-gia-krasi»
Authentic italian food mainly pasta very close to the Acropolis museum open only in the evenings. In the weekends you need to book in advance
23 locals recommend
AGLIO, OLIO & PEPERONCINO
13 PorinouAuthentic italian food mainly pasta very close to the Acropolis museum open only in the evenings. In the weekends you need to book in advance
This is a place for fish lovers but also serving some meat plates. The marina is very safe and you can enjoy a walk. In this area you will also find an open air cinema, a summer must! Ask me to check about the available movies
21 locals recommend
Nautical Club Of Paleo Faliro
This is a place for fish lovers but also serving some meat plates. The marina is very safe and you can enjoy a walk. In this area you will also find an open air cinema, a summer must! Ask me to check about the available movies
There are two restaurants the one on the top and the other one on the basement which is more formal and more expensive.
http://istioploikos.gr/
31 locals recommend
Istioploïkos
18 Karagiorgi ServiasThere are two restaurants the one on the top and the other one on the basement which is more formal and more expensive.
http://istioploikos.gr/
This is one of the few places downtown Athens where you can eat fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Triantafyllos, who hails from the island of Lesvos, personally picks out the freshest fish from the Varvakios Agora (Athens Central Market) every morning. Whitebait and sardines are offered in two variations—flash-fried or pandremenes (butterflied, grilled and topped with raw onions and fresh herbs). Other standouts are pan-fried red mullet and grilled cuttlefish. For vegetarians, there’s a spectacular fava (pureed yellow split peas) topped with olive oil, capers, and onions, the lightest kolokythokeftedes (courgette and feta fritters) and fabulous patates tiganites (thick cut French fries). It closes when the food runs out—usually around 7 pm.
22 Lekka , Syntagma, 105 62
+30 210 322 7298
To Triantafyllo tis Nostimias - The Rose of Taste
22 LekkaThis is one of the few places downtown Athens where you can eat fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Triantafyllos, who hails from the island of Lesvos, personally picks out the freshest fish from the Varvakios Agora (Athens Central Market) every morning. Whitebait and sardines are offered in two variations—flash-fried or pandremenes (butterflied, grilled and topped with raw onions and fresh herbs). Other standouts are pan-fried red mullet and grilled cuttlefish. For vegetarians, there’s a spectacular fava (pureed yellow split peas) topped with olive oil, capers, and onions, the lightest kolokythokeftedes (courgette and feta fritters) and fabulous patates tiganites (thick cut French fries). It closes when the food runs out—usually around 7 pm.
22 Lekka , Syntagma, 105 62
+30 210 322 7298
Places to visit
This is a must place to visit, the oldest district of Athens and the most picturesque neighborhood in Athens for eating, shopping and strolling
https://truevoyagers.com/blog/how-to-spend-a-day-in-plaka-neighborhood-athens
1300 locals recommend
Plaka
24 MnisikleousThis is a must place to visit, the oldest district of Athens and the most picturesque neighborhood in Athens for eating, shopping and strolling
https://truevoyagers.com/blog/how-to-spend-a-day-in-plaka-neighborhood-athens
The flea market, the Acropolis view, the tavernas and the proximity to other places like Thissio and Plaka.
841 locals recommend
Monastiraki
The flea market, the Acropolis view, the tavernas and the proximity to other places like Thissio and Plaka.
Don't miss visiting the Flisvos Marina, the SNFCC, the local restaurants and the beach
42 locals recommend
Palaio Faliro
Don't miss visiting the Flisvos Marina, the SNFCC, the local restaurants and the beach
A neighbourhood loved by everyone known for its shops, bars, restaurants, tavernas and small hotels.
464 locals recommend
Psyri
MiaouliA neighbourhood loved by everyone known for its shops, bars, restaurants, tavernas and small hotels.
My favourite island close to Athens
If you love to see a place where there are no cars this is the island you need to visit even for a day trip. Hydra is an island close to Athens (about two hours by boat) with great stone mansions, nice tavernas and panoramic scenery. You can find beaches while walking or by taking a water taxi.
41 locals recommend
Idra
If you love to see a place where there are no cars this is the island you need to visit even for a day trip. Hydra is an island close to Athens (about two hours by boat) with great stone mansions, nice tavernas and panoramic scenery. You can find beaches while walking or by taking a water taxi.
The closest island to Athens
An island about one hour away from Athens that has plenty of things to do such as sightseeing, local food and nice beaches
54 locals recommend
Aegina
An island about one hour away from Athens that has plenty of things to do such as sightseeing, local food and nice beaches