Tag: Center of Athens

Ornamental buildings that have graced Athens for years. Architectural diamonds from great artists who invested their art in Athensas if it were a painter's canvas. These are buildings that were located in Athens but did not come to a nice ending because their demolition was decided for various reasons. One of them was the Philellinon Mansion on the homonymous street. The jewel-building and its history It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful neoclassical buildings in the city. The Phillelinon Mansion was built in 1886. It is a design of ...

The perception we have of Old Athens usually comes from black and white photographs of the early 20th century. They show us the transition of the capital of Greece from a provincial city to a European one, imitating the standards of other countries. In this, of course, the first urban city plan helped , which was prepared by Kleanthis-Schaubert, but also the great architectural interventions made through their work by architects such as Ernestos Chiller. also helped a lot. How Athens looked before the revolution That which is not clear ...

Those who love the center of Athens, have a few neighborhoods in their hearts and distinguish them from all others. For many, one of them is Pangrati certainly. It's what we call the remote-center. The ideal destination if you want to break out of the hustle and bustle of the center but you don't want to make a long trip, to Agia Paraskevi for example. From morning to night the rhythms remain at a high pace and every hour of the day you have a good reason to go for ...

Raise your head, while walking on the streets of Athens, and give yourself a chance to meet a different view of Greece's capital, if you're not in a hurry that is. You will uncover a site of rich history, great architecture and unique aesthetics. Among the apartment buildings and the high-rise buildings, there are small and large diamonds many of them being the sculptures that adorn the city. Athens is full of such treasures with interesting stories and from visionary artists. Some of the sculptures, certainly, stand out ... Theodoros ...

If you could enter a time machine - like that of history - you would see a very different Athens. The Old Athens of previous centuries that has changed a lot over the centuries. When it looked like a provincial town of only 120,000 people. Looking at old photos and reading old stories, we see a small growing city. Athens and the economy of 1900-1910 A period of characteristic and major importance for the economy and the flourishing of Athens. Its transformation into a trading and decision-making centre . Trade ...

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 ...

It was 186 years ago when Athens became the capital of the Greek state and a new and great chapter in terms of its architecture was opened. At that time the history of Omonia Square begins but at the time it had not had the name it has today. One of the most famous squares in the center of Athens, Omonia Square will experience great changes and adventures, over the years, until it comes to its present form which is expected to change again. The first years of the square ...

Even if you have been to Lycabettus only once (which is hardly possible) the view explains why the hill is so famous in Athens. Lycabettus is the hill you climb to calm down, gaze over the city, stare at the full moon, and dream. Going downhill you will pass through Kolonaki and the surrounding areas to the historic center. Lycabettus is also located a few minutes from the center of Athens. Kolonaki, however, is the area that is more connected to Lycabettus. The perception that we have today is that ...

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... ...

Having so many centuries of history it makes sense that Athens has undergone a lot of changes. Some of its neighborhoods still remind us of the old days. The houses, the town-squares and even some shops. But there are other neighborhoods that no longer exist . This is the case with a neighborhood that used to exist under the Acropolis as well. It used to be the Vrysaki neighborhood. The history of the neighborhood that was demolished Walking opposite Dioscurus lower, the ones at Adrianou street, there is a small ...

It is without a doubt one of the most famous buildings in the capital. The Athens Tower is one of the trademarks of the city that does not go unnoticed. The tallest building in Greece is located in Ambelokipoi district, on Mesogeion Avenue and of course it has its own special history. The Athens Tower and its construction At a time when the maximum height of a building in Athens could not exceed 35 meters, an inscription that read"ANEGERSIS URANOXYSTOY PYRGOS OF ATHENS" (ERECTION OF THE SKY-SCRAPER "TOWER OF ATHENS")certainly ...

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 ...

Every neighborhood in Athens has its history. Behind the name of a district, often lies an interesting story. And this is the case with a well-known neighborhood in the heart of Athens. Talking about the Koukaki District. The Koukaki District and the history of its name The Koukaki District spreads on the southeastern side of the Philopappou hill. This name was given to it around the 1900s and is due to one of the first inhabitants of the area. Who was he? The factory owner Dimitrios Koukakis, a very well ...

In the early years of the 19th century, the old Athens certainly bore no resemblance to present image. It looked more like a large province, than the capital of the newly created Greek state. It was around 1835, however, when the first theatre of Athens was built. It was even placed in a very central point, namely on Aeolou Street. What the first theatre in Athens looked like. The first theatre for the entertainment of the public was located where the main building of the National Bank is today. It ...

Just a few meters from Syntagma Square, in the center of Athens, is a well-hidden secret. For 160 years. It is the place where the heart of Alexander Ypsilantis rests. Few know it is embalmed in Athens. It is kept in the chapel of the Pammegistoi Taxiarches at 6 Stisihorou Street behind the Presidential Mansion. Along with his brother's heart, it is there as a reminder of the eminent history of one of the pioneers of the Greek Revolution of 1821. The Church of Pammegistoi Taxiarches Although most people go ...

Occupations change over the years and naturally evolve. Others are lost and replaced by the achievements of technology and other means of progress. And in Athens, you used to meet many of these professions that were lost over time. The water-carrier One of the most well-known professions was that of the water carrier. In Old Athens, where there were no water fountains in the houses, the water carrier assumed this job. Their supply, that is, with water every day. There was usually a water carrier in every neighborhood and he ...

If you love vinyl, old versions of books and antiques, then you definitely know Abyssinias Square very well. The most vintage corner in Athens is a popular destination for those nostalgic of older times. Abyssinias Square is one of the most famous squares of the historic center of Athens. It is located a few meters below Monastiraki Square, between Ermou,Hephaestos street and Agios Filippos streets. The name of the square and its history Abyssinias Square was formed in 1860. Its name comes from the ancient name of Ethiopia, which is ...

Most streets of Athens have not retained the initial name given to them and have changed names through time. Various persons or events have contributed to this. One of these streets is the once-called Acacia Street. Which street of Athens has taken its place today? It is Stadiou Avenue of course. Where are the acacias? It's a special story... The Acacia tree Street in Old Athens and its history It was around the middle of the 19th century when the center of Athens crossed a stream that was coming down ...

It is definitely the busiest and most crowded square in Greece. It's the palce where people pass by imn order to go to their daily jobs. Tourists who visited Greece passed by it. For all people, old and young, who have gone for a walk or shopping in Athens, Syntagma Square is undoubtedly a trademark of the capital and one of the oldest in the country. It also belongs to the 100 largest squares in the world. The history of Syntagma Square Syntagma Square, in Athens, was named after the ...

Metz is a district in Athens that has definitely left its imprint. It is the refuge of architects, painters, intellectuals and all kinds of artists. Perched on the slope of the small hill of Logginos, it is a neighborhood that has an admittedly strange name in comparison to other districts in Athens. The history and name of the Metz district Some people may know it, but it is for sure that most people don't know the origin of the name. The name "Metz", was given to the area in favor ...