Tag: Monastiraki

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 ...

You may find it hard to keep track of the number of times you’ve strolled through Abyssinia Square. This unique corner of Athens has maintained its distinctive character over the years. Some might describe it as a “retro downtown area,” with its bazaar that seems to transport you back in time. Antique items, each with their own story and secrets, await new owners to carry them forward in time. However, what remains unknown to many is the origin and significance of its name. The tales from Old Athens are indeed ...

name Monastiraki is a historic square in the city of Athens, known as Monastiraki Square. For decades, it has served as a delightful and promising meeting spot for Athenians. After all, what better starting point could there be than the embrace of the Acropolis? A vibrant cobblestone carpet covers the square. This carpet made up of mosaic blocks of marble, stone, and carved cast iron, represents the diversity of Mediterranean cultures. The water-carrier, the iceman and other vanished professions of old Athens A blend of rhythms, eras, and cultures People ...

There is a lot that makes Athens special and one of them is certainly its history. Its rich history from antiquity to the present day. Walking, in the city you will observe all around you these pieces of history especially in the summer months. They come together like pieces of a puzzle and help you take a journey through time. In the beautiful, ugly, easy and difficult times that the capital of Greece has lived. A visit one has to make is Kerameikos no doubt. This is a unique open-air ...

One cannot question the beauty of Athens. It may have changed a lot and and passed through various stages, over the centuries Athens, however retains its charm and its little secrets. There are definitely a lot of things you don't know about Athens. We present to you ten from them... Part of Alexandras Avenue is subject to the provincial road network. Not only is this central road of Athens that is under such a condition. There is an old decree, concerning roads that start from the center and are directed ...

Athens is a top destination for visitors from abroad, especially during the summer season. This can also be seen from the consecutive record in visitor arrivals at the country's airports. Apart from this, however, it is also a favorite destination for the inhabitants of other regions of the country. People, more or less, choose Athens for their holidays, jobs or for a short breakout that combines both. But what do those who live in Greece and come to Athens just for a visit, choose to do? What are the most ...

If there is a classic and favourite place for a walk in the centre of Athens on a Sunday, it is none other than that of Monastiraki district. It is in the "must-see" of every tourist who comes to Athens but also a standard for those who live in the capital of Greece. Monastiraki or "Outdoors Auction House" as it is its name today, starts from the south side of Ermou Street, at the height of Metropolis Church Square, and goes all way down to Thision Square. It is a ...