Tag: Mainland Greece

Rizoupolis: the backstory of the name

Rizopoulos invested his money buying a large field of land in the area, changing it forever! Rizoupolis. An area that is business history all by itself. And some secrets. These words could accompany the description of Rizoupolis. Built on the northern border of the municipality of Athens, it is considered a place that does not attract attention too much. You may rarely hear of it First, let it introduce itself to us. How did it get its name? Our story begins almost a century back. Shortly after the Asia Minor ...

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Kifissia Square: five carriages that take you back in time

We got on a wagon, made the 15-20 minute ride and chatted with the coachman. The junction of Kolokotroni and Levidou streets is the hangout of coachmen in Kifissia Square. There's only five left of them. They're continuing the tradition. They're going back in time. They do it for a living or to boost their income. And definitely out of love. And, of course, against all odds. "We only work on weekends. On holidays and days-off. And on a special weekday sometimes," one of the five coachmen told, "Exploring Greece." ...

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Three alterations that could change Athens and Attica

Manos Konsolas: The attractiveness of Athens is linked to complete urban reconstructions, cleanliness and safety The upgrade of Attica is within the immediate plans of the Deputy Minister of Tourism. Manos Konsolas pointed out three interventions that could make Athens and Attica better as a whole. The Deputy Minister of Tourism analysed how the areas of the capital can be upgraded at the general meeting of the Athens-Attica Hotel Association. The aim is to create an even more attractive tourist destination. Giving value to the product.Further strengthening Greece's heavy industry ...

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Athens: This is how the traffic problem will be solved

Daily problems looking for a solution - This is the big bet for the Municipality of Athens Athens is trying to solve its traffic problem. On Wednesday evening, the Council of the Municipality of Athens approved the municipality's plan contract with the National Technical University of Athens. The aim is to develop a research program that addresses the problem. Exploring modern, model solutions for both traffic and parking problems. Through practices followed in major European cities, perfectly adapted to the needs of Athens, the study is called to make a ...

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Athens: Evening moments of odd beauty

A walk in the centre always conveys the real atmosphere of the city You cannot but love Athens. Not just because it's the most beautiful city in the world. Not because it's the capital of Greece. One reason to love her is definitely her story. In our days, you love her for a trait you can't easily find anywhere else. She's got personality. And it's intense. Night. Looking up at the tall buildings, you see that most of them have no lights. Closed offices or spaces not rented. Where there ...

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Athens: How did Klafthmonos Square get its name?

What do the three brass forms symbolize in the centre of Klafthmonos Square? There's no Athenian who hasn't walked through it. It's hard not to have done so and so does every visitor, looking up at the buildings that surround it. Klafthmonos Square is located in the heart of Athens and has been a passage of millions of people for many years. One of the neoclassical buildings of the time, in Klafthmonos Square, was the first palace of King Otto and Queen Amalia. Today the Museum of the City of ...

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The 7 prettiest parks in Athens

Many may consider our capital a city full of exhaust fumes, but Athens has many parks, which, besides being green lungs for the city, are good for a visit if you want to get away from the fast pace of the everyday life. Attica Grove One of the parks to visit is Atticon Alsos (Attika Grove), which is an urban forest area. It is considered a green area of recreation, with great ecological value for the Attica Basin. Its tract extends to a 550 acres area on the hill of ...

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Attica; a trip to Porto Germeno

An exciting journey through Mount patera that will take you to Corinthian gulf and to Porto Germenos. Since we're officially in spring, I thought I'd take a walk in to the sea. But the weather has other moods. I went to an area of Idyllia. From what you're going to see, you'll realize that the name of the municipality is no accident. How to get there I chose the National Road of Athens - Corinth and at the junction of Eleusina I made a right, following the old National road ...

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Attica: Mount Parnitha and its red deer

Deer is the largest herbivorous animal in Greece. The red one of Parnitha has become the trademark of its national park. If you don't decent from a village in a mountainous place, you may never be given a chance to be a stone's throw from this wild animals. But if you go all the way to Parnitha, you might get lucky and meet a red deer. How to get there You can reach more than a thousand meters of altitude by road, following the Athens Lamia highway at the junction ...

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Attica: the Drafi waterfall

If you're wondering where there's a waterfall near the city, the waterfall in Drafi is half an hour from the center and will impress you! When you see it up close, you won't believe your eyes. But is there a place like this half an hour from the center of Athens? yes, there's a waterfall in Drafi. Because it's of its rare natural beauty, you have to respect it. How to get there The journey is not difficult and takes about half an hour. From the center of Athens you ...

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Attica: an excursion to Dervenohoria

Today we go on a trip to the backyard of Parnitha, Dervenohoria! At the western ends of Parnitha, it stands for centuries as a watchful guard of Athens the most beautiful fortress of Attica, the castle of filis. This is the starting point for a trek beyond the natural northern wall of the city. How to get there About 26 km from Athens and 10 km from The fili, a sign on the right guides me to its famous castle. The road is not wide enough, but it is good. ...

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Attica: the monastery of Cleiston on Mount Parnitha

This week I'm filming Parnitha, and specifically at the Monastery of Cleiston. Another secret of Attica that I will explore! Within the core of the Parnitha National Park,on its southern side, there is one of its many water secrets. And that's what I intend to find out, after I stop at the Monastery of Cleation. I meet a small chapel, Agia Paraskevi and start hiking to the heart of Parnitha. How to get there The traffic in the morning is sparse. If you start in the morning and cross the ...

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