Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

The Normalizing Machine, Mushon Zer-Aviv, Dan Stavy, Eran Weissenstern

The Normalizing Machine, Mushon Zer-Aviv, Dan Stavy, Eran Weissenstern © Stelios Tzetzias

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25 unique pieces that are scattered throughout Pedion tou Areos park in Athens

This is Greece

Fashion... made in Greece

DiDa

Men in Skirts

Foustanella, the traditional pleated kilt of Greece

Frequently Asked Questions

A crash course into the modern Greek experience (with a humorous twist)

Prigkipas, Royal street food at affordable prices
Imagine a mouth-watering smoked trout wrapped up in a delicious corn pita served with home-made
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Things to do

Attica Zoological Park

Take a walk on the wild side

The National Gardens

A pleasant green haven in the heart of bustling downtown Athens

5 tastiest pastries in Athens

Sweet tastes of the city

Summer means… tables out.

18 cool gardens for warm summer nights

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Sightseeing

Landmark Building
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea

Probably the best loved church in Athens

Museum
The Byzantine and Christian Museum

A time travel to the everyday life, art, practices and customs of the Byzantine and Medieval periods of Greece

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Hotels

4 Stars
Periscope

Hi-tech, sophisticated and sleek

Hostels
Athens Backpackers

A great opportunity to meet similarly-minded travelers

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Taste

Fine Dining
Athiri

One of the finest restaurants of the city with an incredibly beautiful garden

Mediterranean
Yalos Gastronomy by the Sea

Discover a unique dining experience by the sea at the beach of Exo Gialos in Fira, Santorini!

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Night Out

Bar
Hoxton

 A perfect spot to mingle or observe the Keramikos night travellers

Live
Half Note Jazz Club

Well-known and beloved jazz club

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Shopping

Special Buys
Greece is for lovers

A team of young designers who have used humour and irony to take the awkwardness out of traditional Greek souvenirs

Homeware
Cocomat

Beautiful bedroom ideas wrapped in natural non-allergenic materials

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