Georgia Lemos

The Ancient Mascot of Athens

Athens

By Georgia Nakou

The Ancient Mascot of Athens

Athena’s feathered friend, the owl, represents not only the city but also…

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Plaka, the Aged Lady

Athens

By Georgia Lemos

Plaka, the Aged Lady

Ask anyone which is the prettiest part of Athens and they’re bound…

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Plaka Stops

Athens

By Georgia Lemos

Plaka Stops

Small jewels hidden in the embrace of the old town

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Anafiotika, an Urban Island

Athens

By Georgia Lemos

Anafiotika, an Urban Island

If Plaka is a treasure trove in the hodge-podge that is Athens,…

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Athinas Street: A Modern-Day Bazaar

Athens

By Georgia Lemos

Athinas Street: A Modern-Day Bazaar

Pedestrians and motorists jostle each other on this bustling thoroughfare, as smells…

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Psyrri: The Art of Transition

Athens

By Georgia Lemos

Psyrri: The Art of Transition

From a working-class neighborhood of artisans and craftsmen in the 19th and…

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Monastiraki: the Go-To Place

Athens

By Georgia Lemos

Monastiraki: the Go-To Place

In this crazy neighborhood, you can find just about everything under the…

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Psyrri Stops

Athens

By Georgia Lemos

Psyrri Stops

Any visitor to Athens should not miss a walk through the labyrinth…

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With its emphasis on holistic development, physical training, and moral virtues, education in ancient Greece formed…

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