Tag: Anafiotika district

Athens and its neighborhoods have usually beautiful and special stories following them. Many of them travel through the third century of their lives and in some places it looks like not a day has passed. As if the modern era had not been able to alter their form. This is the case with one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Athens, called Anafiotika. The district that escaped the consideration and is today like an island. Anafiotika and its history This picturesque world was created in the 1860s. What many people ...

Athens is definitely not the place where you'll get bored. You'll always find something to do to get away and have a good time. Whether this is a morning walk, or a meal out, nightlife or just a walk to the historic center. In fact, it's not one, but a lot of walks you're going to take in the historic center and make your day. Here are some of the most favorite destinations in the historic center. And you're going to do these walks again and again with great pleasure... ...

Without a doubt, Plaka stands as one of the most scenic and charming districts in Athens. A leisurely stroll through Plaka provides a soothing experience, transporting you to a time when Athens was steeped in antiquity. Plaka and its name Plaka, once confined to the area now known as the Lysikratos monument or ‘Diogenes Lantern’ as it’s referred to by the younger generation, is steeped in history and intrigue. The origin of its name has been a topic of much debate among historians and researchers in Attica, with various theories ...

Walking in the center of Athens,Plaka, Anafiotika, or Monastiraki you will definitely see small churches that you may not have noticed. Most of them have a history accompanying them. A very important and a very special one. Like the church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas, which at the feet of the Acropolis rock in Athens. The history of the temple The church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas is located northeast of the Acropolis, specifically you will find it at 1 Pritanion Street, just below the famous Anafiotika in Plaka. During the Byzantine ...