Tag: Παιανία

Attica: What the well-known places names, means around Athens

I'm sure you've noticed that many areas where we live in Attica have double names. A name that is valid today but also the one that used to be in force. Many of these names in Attica, in fact, refer to the time of the Turkish occupation. An important factor affecting these names was undoubtedly the presence of the Arvanites. Some names can't even imagine what they might mean and what their etymology is. Let's go see some of these... Markopoulo, Attica It is a continuation of an old Arvanitikos ...

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Walk through the fairytale “Frozen Kingdom” in Attica

Every Christmas, for the last 8 years, the Frozen Kingdom takes shape and invites you to live a fairy tale. Santa Claus's Kingdom opened its doors again in Paiania this year and takes you to the mood of the most beautiful celebration of the year. Where is the Frozen Kingdom? You will find it in the covered exhibition area of MEC Paianias in an area of 13,000 sq.m. This year and for the first time, it was extended to the outdoor areas of the exhibition centre as well. What you ...

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