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Kolonaki

This is one of the major shopping areas of Athens. The following brands are available here:

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Kolonaki Athens
Kolonaki Athens

This is one of the major shopping areas of Athens. The following brands are available here:

Artisti Italiani

This store houses Italian women and menswear

Address: 5 Kanari Tel: 210-363-9085

Lacoste

Sportswear is available here

Address: 5 Solonos Tel: 210-321-8030

Berto Lucci

Casual and formal men's clothing is available here.

Address: 8 Solonos Tel: 210-360-3775

Sofos

Designer clothing for women is available here

Address: 5 Anagnostopoulou Tel: 210-361-8713

Elina Lembessi

Casual clothing for women and accessories are available here

Address: 13 Irakleitou

Tel: 210-363-1731

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Antiqua Athensathens

Antiqua

Greek antiques along with other antiques from all over Europe are available here for purchase. Most of the merchandise dates back to the 1400s to about the 1800s. A diverse selection is available here ranging from clocks to paintings to wood carvings to crockery. Whilst the goods are beautiful they are highly priced as well.

• Centre of Hellenic Traditions Athensathens

Centre of Hellenic Traditions

This shop houses a variety of traditional Greek arts and crafts. Merchandise consists of pottery, wood carvings, embroideries and textiles. Quality is this store's forte.

Nick’s Corner Athensathens

Nick's Corner

This shop is renowned for the knitted sweaters that are its specialty.

Christos Veloudakis Athensathens

Christos Veloudakis

Modest dress

This boutique comprises of collections of women and menswear. The interior of the shop is interesting in itself and the merchandise even more so. For those with an eclectic and eccentric fashion sense this is the place to go.

Martinos Athensathens

Martinos

This shop is well- known for the home ware it sells which include beautiful Venetian glass, swords and tables.

Monastiraki Flea Market Athensathens

Monastiraki Flea Market

Market

Tourists ought to browse through the various shops and stalls that make up the Monastiraki Flea Market. All sorts of goods are available from books, to antiques, to souvenirs, to clothes to crockery. Prices are negotiable too. On Sundays Adrianou Street is lined up with make-shift stalls which sell jewelry and other handicrafts. There is much to see in this quintessentially Greek marketplace.

Oikotexnia Athensathens

Oikotexnia

Beautiful traditional Greek merchandise is available for purchase here. Products range from carpets to rugs to tablecloths to bed linen. All goods sold reflect traditional Greek designs and embroideries. You are sure to buy something here. Moreover, all proceeds go toward the preservation of traditional Greek handicrafts.

Benaki Museum Gift Shop Athensathens

Benaki Museum Gift Shop

This shop boasts an excellent collection of jewelry, ceramics and textiles that are quintessentially Greek. Quality is guaranteed as well.

The Central Market Athensathens

The Central Market

Market

This market consists primarily of edible products. It is an interesting place to go to. Tourists can stock up on Greek spices, herbs and cheese whilst at the same time learning about Greek culture.

Eleftheroudakis Athensathens

Eleftheroudakis

This is a rare treat for book lovers. A diverse collection of books are available in this massive shop spread over seven storeys. Greek literature is widely available so be sure to stop by here.

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Theatre of Dionysos

Theatre

This theatre was built in the fifth century BCE and to accommodate the dramatists of the time. Famous plays such as Oedipus Rex written by Sophocles were performed here, among others by Greece’s most famous poets (including Aeschylus, Aristophanes and Euripides). The audience was seated on two types of seats depending on their rank, with the more privileged citizenry sitting in sections made of Pentelic marble and those of lesser rank in sections made of limestone. The most extravagant and ornate of these was reserved for the Priest of Dionysos. The theater is considered by many to be the most ancient theater in the world.

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Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art

Museum

This too is a private collection consisting of art dating from the Cycladic Era to the Roman times. The emphasis is on the time period of 3000B.C to 2000 B.C. There are over 200 exhibits ranging from marble statues to marble figurines to pottery.

Acropolis. Athensathens

Acropolis

Sight

This is the most well-known historical site in Athens, and maybe of the Western World. Pericles is the famous Greek responsible for the transformation of the Acropolis into a city of temples during the fifth century BCE. A stop here on your trip to Athens is a must, and the collection of temples and historical sites you will find here will surely not disappoint. As you enter, you will walk through the Propylaea, the grand entrance of the Acropolis. Just south of this magnificent structure is the Temple of Athena Victory, which was built to commemorate the Greek victory against the Persians.

Odeon of Herodes Atticus Athensathens

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Theatre

Built around 160 A.D. this is a magnificent theatre. Tourists can get tickets to watch ballet performances, theatrical performances and comedies staged here.

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum Athensathens

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

Museum

This is a fantastic museum showcasing intricate jewelry designs through the Cycladic, Byzantine and other eras of Greek history. Over 3000 jewelry pieces are on display and visitors can also place orders to have identical pieces made by the Museum workshop personnel. The most interesting are those jewels in the form of insects.

National Archeological Museum Athensathens

National Archeological Museum

Museum

This is a world famous museum and a storehouse of significant archeological finds from different locations within Greece. A number of collections are worth seeing and give a deep understanding of Greek history. The Mycenaean Antiquities collection is stunning and the most famous piece within it is the supposed mask of Agamemnon and excavated royal tombs along with intricately carved miniatures. The Thira collection consists of beautiful Minoan Frescoes. The Neolithic collection consists of jewelry, pottery and other objects unearthed at Troy. In addition to these the Museum houses much more such as marble and bronze statues of Greek gods such as Zeus, Poseidon, and Aphrodite etc.

Epigraphical Museum Athensathens

Epigraphical Museum

Museum

This is an extremely interesting museum that will transport the visitors back into time. The highlights are inscriptions in marble stone dating as far back as 480 B.C pertaining to laws regarding worship in the Acropolis, inscriptions regarding homicide and orders instructing Athenians to flee the city and escape invasion by the Persians. One of the most interesting artifacts is a voting box dating back to 100 B.C.

Benaki Museum Athensathens

Benaki Museum

Museum

This consists of a private collection of thousands of pieces of art dating back to the Neolithic era. Treasures stored here range from gold goblets to intricate textiles, to bronze statues to entire rooms from Greek mansions in the 1700s. A new section of the Museum is the Benaki collection of Islamic Art.

Byzantine and Christian Museum Athensathens

Byzantine and Christian Museum

Museum

This museum exhibits art pieces from Greece under Byzantine rule. Interesting icons, tapestries, frescoes and mosaics are displayed here. The most unique feature is the remnants of Aristotle's famous institution the Lyceum, on display here.

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Kouti Athensathens

Kouti

This restaurant consists of indoor and outdoor tables which provide a stunning view of the Acropolis. Better than the view is the food with jazzed up traditional dishes listed on the menu. The salads are exceptionally good here as well.

Anthinaikon Athensathens

Anthinaikon

This restaurant has a beautiful interior and excellent appetizers and entrees. The wonderful floors, marble tables and wooden chairs along with the walls decked with old photographs provide guests with a beautiful setting amidst which they can enjoy their meals. Meat and seafood dishes are popular here.

Filipou Athensathens

Filipou

This restaurant serves traditional Greek dishes. The entrees listed on the menu are diverse but vegetarians will be thrilled by the delectable vegetable stews and salads.

Diporto Agoras Athensathens

Diporto Agoras

The food served here is both delicious and inexpensive. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious and the food served is traditional dishes that the Greeks absolutely love- these include salads and stews primarily. The specialty is, however, the chickpeas and the grilled fish which are both divine. Its closeness to the central market is an added advantage.

Damigos Athensathens

Damigos

This tavern dates back to 1865 and is renowned for its delicious seafood and vegetarian dishes. The specialty here is the fried codfish and eggplant. Don't miss out on the sauces either which nicely complement the entrees.