Tag: Likavitos

What was the “little Lycabettus” of Athens, and what happened to it?

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 ...

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Athens: the pleasantest walkabouts in the historic center

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... ...

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Lycabettus hill: Five things you may not know

If you have ever searched for a place of romance in Athens, then it is sure that Lycabettus hill is one of your first options. The highest point of Athens boasts for having one of the most beautiful views and not without a cause. But there are a few things as well, that many people don't know about Lycabettus hill. Let's see some of them... How Lycabettus hill got its name Up to 1832 it was not called Lycabettus hill,but Angchesmos. There are different versions of the story: One of ...

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Lycabettus: What’s changing on the conical hill of Athens

One of Athens' most iconic sightseeing will change in the next 1.5 years Within the next 18 months, Lycabettus Hill will change. The Municipality of Athens intends to implement a series of projects in order to give the famous hill of the Greek capital a different face. The aim, according to the Municipality, is - in addition to changes in appearance - for it to become safer for its visitors and residents. At the same time, it will be an attraction and a place of recreation for even more Greeks ...

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Athens: The most sought after areas in the real estate business.

Greece is the cheapest country in the European Union in price per square-meter in real estate The centre of Athens regains its old glory. At least as far as real estate is concerned. There are areas that are again sought after. And more are coming. The years of crisis, the justified reactions of the world, the marches, the fighting, the capital properties that lost their value. And now they seem to be recovering it. If 2018 was the first optimistic sign in the property market, 2019 was much better. The ...

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