Athens effortlessly combines centuries of history within a bustling modern city. While large parts of the city are filled with apartment buildings and offices, you can still see the old Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman influences in Monastiraki. This neighborhood in the historic heart of Athens gets its …
Greece
Kolonaki in Athens: My Favorite Part of the City
Kolonaki is the area in Athens located between the Panepistimiou Street and Mount Lycabettus. It is spread along the foothill of the famous mount with many cozy tree-lined streets. 1960's brought a rapid increase of the Athens population. People were migrating to the city from the rural areas of the …
Syntagma Square 2019 (Photos + Attractions + Hotels + Shopping)
Syntagma Square is the central hub of Athens with expensive hotels, restaurants, adjacent shopping areas and a number of administrative buildings. The name of the square is translated as Constitution that was ratified in 1822. As you can see on the map below, Syntagma is located right in front …