Tag: Athens center

Ernst Ziller, a German architect from Zerkowitz, Saxony, left an indelible mark on Athens with his buildings. His works are not just confined to the Greek capital but also extend to Hermoupolis of Syros, Patras, the archaeological museum of Milos, and Thessaloniki. Ziller was a man deeply immersed in arts, culture, history, and elegance. His greatest achievement lies in his ability to blend all these elements with his architectural talent. The architecture dedication was evident in his work, especially in Greece, where he worked from the 19th to the 20th ...

The city of Athens is changing, and improving every day, something that even the young citizens of the capital who are looking for places to play are now noticing. The Municipality of Athens has completely renovated the playground of the National Garden, covering an area of 2.5 acres, enabling Lilliputian visitors to have fun with their soul with greater safety and more choices of games, in a wonderful environment in the heart of Athens. Koukaki District: Does it really deserve all the hype that surrounds it? National Garden Playground: A ...

One of the main features of Omonia square of the past is the muses that were placed there. It was June 1930 when Eleftherios Venizelos inaugurated the underground railway station in Omonia Square. Up till then, the square was full of flowers, palm trees and wooden benches. The new square was circular, made according to the European standards and had marble railings at the entrances to the underground railway. The use of the underground railway in Omonia square also created the need for underground ventilation of the station. This is ...

In the heart of Athens, there is a small and picturesque district. Very well known and also very friendly. At Psyrris you can walk all year round, every day of the week, and bring to mind pictures of the Old Athens. Beautiful picturesque buildings, but also small shops, are waiting for you to make you feel like you're in your own neighborhood. The neighborhood of Psyrris and its history The district of Psyrris is perhaps the smaller in Athens and is located in the historic center of the capital. It ...

The capital of Greece was evaluated in more than 160 indicators Athens is a historic city. It has its own special beauty and is an attraction for millions of tourists. Travellers from East Asia to Latin America arrive daily at Eleftherios Venizelos airport. But is it a modern city? What is the position of the capital of Greece among the 500 most innovative cities in the world? Let's see the answer immediately: Athens ranks 78th. According to the Innovative Cities Index of 2thinknow, the most densely populated city in the ...