Tag: REGION OF ATTICA

Browsing memories and looking back one understands that the history of Piraeus is lost in the depths of the centuries. In fact, Piraeus was once an island, as its name states, which came from the verb "pereo" which means "I pass someone on the opposite side". Later, it was joined to the main land from the land of material downloaded by the torrents. Thus, a peninsula was created, the so-called "Piraeus peninsula". Piraeus and its recent history Today it is the first and largest port in the country. It is ...

Athens and Attica in general are characterized for its rich history and religious wealth. In all areas you will meet churches and monasteries many of which have centuries history. Some of the monasteries and temples have even stood out either for their architecture or for their history. One of them is the Monastery of Dafni, which stands out not only in Greece but also throughout the Mediterranean. The history of the Monastery The Monastery of Dafni is located in Heidari. Built on the outskirts of The pikilou Mountain, on Athens ...

In the early years of the 19th century, the old Athens certainly bore no resemblance to present image. It looked more like a large province, than the capital of the newly created Greek state. It was around 1835, however, when the first theatre of Athens was built. It was even placed in a very central point, namely on Aeolou Street. What the first theatre in Athens looked like. The first theatre for the entertainment of the public was located where the main building of the National Bank is today. It ...

Just a few meters from Syntagma Square, in the center of Athens, is a well-hidden secret. For 160 years. It is the place where the heart of Alexander Ypsilantis rests. Few know it is embalmed in Athens. It is kept in the chapel of the Pammegistoi Taxiarches at 6 Stisihorou Street behind the Presidential Mansion. Along with his brother's heart, it is there as a reminder of the eminent history of one of the pioneers of the Greek Revolution of 1821. The Church of Pammegistoi Taxiarches Although most people go ...

Can you make a mini escape, not get out of Attica and have a great time? Of course you can! If you choose a suitable destination and you're in a good mood, it's all done. For the destination, we have a solution for you, get in your good mood and start for Vilia! A traditional village for a short getaway On the slopes of the mythical Kitherona, where according to Greek mythology Oedipus was abandoned, there is this mountain settlement that uniquely combines the charm of the mountain with the ...

It is definitely the busiest and most crowded square in Greece. It's the palce where people pass by imn order to go to their daily jobs. Tourists who visited Greece passed by it. For all people, old and young, who have gone for a walk or shopping in Athens, Syntagma Square is undoubtedly a trademark of the capital and one of the oldest in the country. It also belongs to the 100 largest squares in the world. The history of Syntagma Square Syntagma Square, in Athens, was named after the ...

Metz is a district in Athens that has definitely left its imprint. It is the refuge of architects, painters, intellectuals and all kinds of artists. Perched on the slope of the small hill of Logginos, it is a neighborhood that has an admittedly strange name in comparison to other districts in Athens. The history and name of the Metz district Some people may know it, but it is for sure that most people don't know the origin of the name. The name "Metz", was given to the area in favor ...

Athens 1950-1970. The nightlife of the capital of Greece is at its highest. Famous names of folk singing are at the height of their careers. Tsitsanis, Bellou, Chiotis and Kazantzidis fill the shops of Athens with people.The legendary night shops that wrote history for this new kind of entertainment they offered. In exploringgreece.tv we gathered the most legendary nightclubs in which the old Athenians were entertained... Center of Kalamatianos Dance in Tzitzifies. The Center of Kalamatianos Dance (a popular folk dance from the city of Kalamata in Peloponnese) was one ...

What makes Parnitha stand out is, that everyone will find a way to have a good time there. Young and old will enjoy a one-day excursion all year round. But mostly in winter. Just a stone's throw from the center of Athens. Parnitha, a diamond of nature The mountain of Parnitha is located in a unique beauty , 30 km northwest of Athens. In this huge pine-covered National Park spanning more than 300 square kilometers live about 30 species of mammals and 120 species of birds. There are about 800 ...

Walking in the center of Athens,Plaka, Anafiotika, or Monastiraki you will definitely see small churches that you may not have noticed. Most of them have a history accompanying them. A very important and a very special one. Like the church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas, which at the feet of the Acropolis rock in Athens. The history of the temple The church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas is located northeast of the Acropolis, specifically you will find it at 1 Pritanion Street, just below the famous Anafiotika in Plaka. During the Byzantine ...

The old Athens has many stories to tell and some of them relate to the names of various streets and squares. Such a story concerns the Agamon Square which of course has now been renamed. This is Americis Square which, as it turns out, has changed its name not only once but twice. It is located on the west side of Patision Street and only two kilometers away from Omonia Square. The square has even given its name to the wider area that surrounds it. When Agamon Square in Athens ...

Athens may now be a capital of millions of inhabitants but things were not exactly the same about a century ago. In fact, it was more like a province. A small growing town. Athens in the 1900s a was very different city from the one that it is now. Athens and its economy At that period commerce blossomed in Athens, as well as various crafts, there was also great construction activity which created jobs for several of the many available labouring hands. Of course there was a great deal of ...

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 ...

A verdant area, 49 acres large, that is definitely an oasis in the bustling city of Athens. And surely, Goudi Park is shaped into becoming exactly that. An organized recreation center and a sports area, where the Athenians find a way out, traversing only a few kilometers. Entering from the main entrance, you have the opportunity to choose which path or pedestrian route you would like to follow. Each one will to take you to a different part of the park. If you choose the main route, you will come ...

Walking through the streets of Athens, you may definitely have noticed buildings that are different from all others. They stand out among the apartment blocks and the modern buildings of Athens. They present a differtent archotectural style to the city. We are talking about the formidable neo-Gothic towers of the Greek capital. Their style and aesthetics are reminiscent of historic palaces of the Central Europe. You will see arched gates, sharp bows and Frankish ornamentations. It is the ultimate implementation of the Gothic architectural style in the heart of the ...

It is one of the largest public groves in Athens, around which there is also the homonymous district to which it has given its name. The Pedion tou Areos is perhaps the most familiar place of recreation for the Athenians. It is usually called simply as, the Park. The Field of Areos extends parallel to Alexandras Avenue and has given its name to the district that surrounds it. With an area of more than 250 acres, it is one of the most important green lungs for the most densely populated ...

Having over 130 years of history, Varvakeios Agora is the meeting point of the Athenians especially on the festive days of the year. The central market of Athens aggregates pictures, colours and smells from the old Athens and takes you to the past in just one visit. On the Eve of the holidays, Varvakeios Agora looks from afar like a big human carpet that sells and buys goods. The Varvakeios Agora and its history The central market of Athens is named after the national benefactor and outlawed by the Ottomans, ...

In the story she was widely known as the "Duchess of Placentia", her real name, however, was Sophie de Marbois Lebren. She became known as a Duchess after her marriage to the Duke of the homonymous Italian city. The Tower of Placentia has its own unique history and of course myths that go along with it. The life of the Duchess of Placentia Sophie de Marbois Lebren was the American-French daughter of a French diplomat and wife of the Duke of Placentia. She was distinguished for her philhellenic action and ...

As you place your foot at their entrance, you will think that you have been transferred back in time. Cookhouses with authentic recipes and a nostalgic environment that offer you an experience that is straight out of the Old Athens. The authentic cookhouses in the city centre are valuable sites worth visiting. The retro environment and the traditional Greek cuisine comprise an irresistible combination. Martinis Kitchen, in Athens Photo Source: martiniskouzina.gr Housed in a building dating back to 1888, the Martinis Kitchen,offers to its visitors about 40 different recipes each ...

The Metropolis Church of Athens is known by all. Next to it, however, there is another small gem, the so-called "little Metropolis Church" of Athens. It is a small church dedicated to Panagia Gorgoepikoos (Virgin Mary who hears us and answers promptly) and to Agios Eleftherios. The history of the temple and the special material of the construction The small Metropolis Church was built at the end of the 12th century. It's characteristic that for its construction stones or bricks were not used as a building material . Its architect, ...