Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

This is Greece

Open-air market (Laiki)

Where to buy fresh produce

Malaka

The most common offensive verbal abuse in Greek

Moutza

An open palm gesture that does NOT signify love

Frappe coffee

The lifeblood of Greek society

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Arts & Events

100 years of luxurious hospitality

On May 31, the Hilton Hotels brand worldwide celebrates its milestone 100th anniversary and the A

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Things to do

The 23 places to be this Summer

Beautiful gardens, blossomed courtyards and our favourite restaurants

5 places to meet media people

Sip your drinks and overhear journalists' heated conversations

Vintage Athens

We took a walk round vintage Athens and here's what we found:

14 apps every traveler needs

With this guide you’ll be able to live as a local and escape from your budget.

 

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Sightseeing

Museum
National Historical Museum

The first Greek House of Parliament, later turned into a museum

Museum
Municipal Gallery of Athens

Nearly 3,000 paintings from leading 19th and 20th century Greek artists

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Best of Athens

Sailing Athens

A lifetime experience 

A safe bet for a nice seaside stroll

Take the tram from Syntagma sq. to Flisvos Marina.

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Hotels

4 Stars
Athens Atrium

Conveniently located near Acropolis and Plaka, in a quite spot of the city

5 Stars
Royal Olympic

Large and luxurious, located opposite the Temple of Zeus

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Taste

Asian
Furin Kazan

Overloaded and tempting menu, courteous and helpful service, and good prices

View
GB Corner

Athens’ most chic and historical brasserie

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Night Out

Bar
Nixon

Classy bar-restaurant, serves a stand-out burger and a delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Bar
Loras

Authentic old-fashioned bar

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Shopping

Fashion
Linea Piu

Greek Rue Cambon.Chanel, Blumarine, Galliano, Tom Ford

Homeware
Andreas Kritikos

Identified with the allure and elegance of the classic

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