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The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

A walk in the park

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

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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

 

 

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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

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Sightseeing

Museum
Herakleidon Museum

A picturesque private museum in the heart of Athens

Museum
National Museum of Contemporary Art

Showcases contemporary international art

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Best of Athens

Most aristocratic chocolaterie

Taste hundreds of screws, made of delicious black or milk chocolate

The place to gulp down ginger ale

Perhaps the best ginger ale in Athens, made of lemon juice, natural lemon oil, ginger in crumbs,

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Hotels

5 Stars
Royal Olympic

Large and luxurious, located opposite the Temple of Zeus

4 Stars
Electra Hotel

A heaven on earth for the compulsive shop-goer

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Taste

Asian
Nakama Casual Sushi Bar

Greeks’ favorite sushi spot, now in Glyfada

Wine Resto
Wine Point

Huge variety of wine from, plus live music and other surprises

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Night Out

Bar
Galaxy Bar

One of the most luxurious places in the city to enjoy a drink 

Club
The Borzoi

The most legendary nightclub on the island of Skiathos

 

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Shopping

Homeware
Riche

Impressive place in the northern suburbs with emphasis in lights and lamps 

Underwear
Tezenis

Tezenis stores are cosmopolitan, with youthful, constantly evolving collections, enhanced every week by new items

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