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Sundays in Downtown Athens

A “Sunday Roast” at the GB Roof Garden Restaurant, Hotel Grande Bretagne

Papadiamantopoulou Street 

Papadiamantopoulou Street is a world unto itself, a self-sufficient microcosm that has e

Voila: brunch with a view of the Acropolis

The all-day haven in Avissynias Square

The Majestic Transformation of the GB Roof Garden at the Hotel Grande Bretagne

A Beloved Icon Returns in Splendor

Things to do

A walk in the park

«Gardénia» in Pedion Areos: The most inviting, affordable, and enchanting canteen in the city

The best “tyropita” in town

10 cheese pie destinations we can’t get enough of

The Finest Examples of Greek Culinary Delights: 16 Must-Visit Restaurants

Cinapos: The Delectable Greek Cuisine of Panos Ioannidis

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From Mexico to Japan: 18 Restaurants Offering a Taste of the World's Most Irresistible Cuisines

Who hasn’t dreamed of distant journeys, crossing continents from one corner of the world to anoth

Sightseeing

Landmark Building

Historic cemeteries of Athens

First Cemetery & Commonwealth War Cemetery

Landmark Building

Old House of Parliament

The first residence of the first monarch of modern Greece

Best of Athens

Coolest thing to do on a Friday evening

Every Friday afternoon you will come upon an impressive sight outside Thissio Metro station: hund

Picnic in the heart of the city

An oasis of green in the heart of the city.

Hotels

5 Stars

Athenaeum Intercontinental

Exceptionally classy and respectable

5 Stars

Academias Hotel

With a total of 60 rooms and suites and surrounded by the overwhelming traces of the city’s ancient history, Academias Hotel provides the ideal setting for harmonious interplay between intellectual creativity and a handful of leisure and business activities. Inspired by the world celebrated ancient Athenian intellect, this hotel portrays a contemporary interpretation of Plato’s Academy while featuring bespoke facilities, impeccable services and unique experiences soaked in alluring luxury. The hotel’s all-day Plato Lounge Bar is a place filled with speakeasy vibes.