Tag: Kolonaki

Is Athens a city of beauty or a city of ugliness? This theoretical question has multiple implications and there’s certainly no definitive answer - rather, various thoughts that arise in response to the question. If we were to ask a hundred random people in the heart of the capital, we might receive a range of answers like: “Yes, it is”, “no, not at all”, or “Perhaps it is”. What’s truly intriguing are the reasons or motivations that inform these responses. For each individual, Athens represents something unique. And the answer ...

Kolonaki, a district in Athens, is more than just a neighborhood for the affluent. It’s a treasure trove of history, boasting some of the most iconic architecture in Athens. This area, while sophisticated, is undeniably beautiful. The unique sights you’ll encounter in Kolonaki are unparalleled in the metropolis of Athens. Upscale Kolonaki way back when herds grazed there Exploring Kolonaki and Its Boundaries Geographically, Kolonaki is a district in Athens that spans from Panepistimiou Street in the east to the Concert Hall. It extends south to Vasilissis Sofias Avenue and ...

It may today be one of the most prestigious districts in Athens but once upom a time, its image was completely different. Talking about Kolonaki district or Katsikadika as it was called. That's because it used to be a large pasture under Lycabettus (ahill that is near Kolonaki district). The images that survive from that time are impressive and show an area completely different from what we are used to today. Where there are now shop windows, once the breeders went out to graze their animals. Kolonaki area when it ...