Tag: Thiseion

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 ...

Travelers, both domestic and foreign, are fascinated by the ancient triangles of Greece. Every country has its own history and deserves respect, but it is natural to focus on Greece’s history since it contains mysteries that remain unsolved even after thousands of years. These mysteries reveal something special about the ancient Greek civilization, which set a standard for its time and still amazes us today. One example of these mysteries is the ancient triangles of Greece. These are places that anyone can visit and experience history first-hand, while also having ...

For many years Thission district has been the favorite walk of the Athenians especially during the summer season. Who has not started his walk in front of the station of Thission, climbing the beautiful pedestrian street of Apostle Paul to Dionysios Areopagiis street? But as beloved as this district may be, so are unknown many elements of its history for most of us. How much do we really know about the neighborhood we call Thiseion (in Greek ti means "altar")? Thission and the misunderstanding about its name Many people think ...

Having so many centuries of history it makes sense that Athens has undergone a lot of changes. Some of its neighborhoods still remind us of the old days. The houses, the town-squares and even some shops. But there are other neighborhoods that no longer exist . This is the case with a neighborhood that used to exist under the Acropolis as well. It used to be the Vrysaki neighborhood. The history of the neighborhood that was demolished Walking opposite Dioscurus lower, the ones at Adrianou street, there is a small ...

Athens has been decorated and lives in Christmas rhythms. In many squares and neighbourhoods, events are organized in a festive atmosphere. So this year, and just before the year changes, Thission districtwill be transformed into an outdoor cinema for everyone, free of charge. At the junction of Ermou & Asomaton streets, on the pedestrian street in Thission district, Christmas films will be screened free for the public in three consecutive days. The screening is curated by the Athens Open Air Film Festival. Overwhelmed by the Christmas spirit, the Festival "wears" ...