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Ippokratous and Asklipiou: Two Streets, Infinite Microcosms

Discover a vibrant neighborhood where nightlife, art, and culture collide – a hotspot where locals and tourists blend, history meets modern life, and every street tells a unique story.

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The “Great Walk of Athens”: Plan to Revamp City Center Unveiled

Long shelved plans to make Athens more friendly to pedestrians and cyclists and unify cultural sites have been given a major boost.

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The Kiosk, an Urban Greek Mainstay Since 1911

More than just convenient places to buy newspapers, snacks and cigarettes, kiosks are part of the social fabric of Greek life.

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Where to Eat: The Restaurants in Athens That Are Local Favourites

These eateries are prefered by locals and for good reason.

City Center: The Beating Heart

Thessaloniki

By Danai Sofia Vardali

City Center: The Beating Heart

Hospitable and inviting, downtown Thessaloniki is a dazzling kaleidoscope of history, culture…

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Palace Athena Hotel: Urban Culture

Athens

By Greece Is

Palace Athena Hotel: Urban Culture

This boutique hotel adds an arty touch to a downtown Athenian neighborhood

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NEW Hotel: Brazilian Appeal in Athens

Athens

By Greece Is

NEW Hotel: Brazilian Appeal in Athens

This renovated hotel brings a touch of Brazilian design in the capital

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King George Hotel: Royal Treatment

Athens

By Kelly Stavropoulou

King George Hotel: Royal Treatment

A boutique hotel with a unique charm and incomparable luxury

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AthensWas: Classic Modernism

Athens

By Kelly Stavropoulou

AthensWas: Classic Modernism

Just a stone's throw from the Acropolis, AthensWas is an impressive new…

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Grande Bretagne Hotel: Timeless Elegance

Athens

By Kelly Stavropoulou

Grande Bretagne Hotel: Timeless Elegance

More than a five-star hotel, Grande Bretagne is one of the city's…

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wagamama: the new addition to athens’ heart that’s upgrading the local food scene

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Explore the timeless beauty of the Greek capital, where ancient myths meet contemporary discoveries.

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Wine bars are now a cornerstone of Athenian nightlife, as an international trend goes local with…

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While some historic buildings teeter on the brink of collapse, many others have been restored and…

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Misty landscapes, snow-covered slopes, art, traditional cafés, and mouthwatering food beckon us to explore this charming…

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