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Koukaki and Ano Petralona: Life Beside the Acropolis

A personal exploration of Koukaki and Ano Petralona, two neighborhoods shaped by memory and decades of urban change.

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Art & the City: Koukaki and the Acropolis Museum

An introduction to Greece's most popular museum, and some things to in the area - especially behind it, in the happening Koukaki neighborhood.

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Athens Walks: The Secret Charm of Koukaki and Filopappou

A walk up the colorful backstreets of Koukaki shows the true character of the neighborhood, from before it became a tourist destination.

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From Mets to Koukaki: Athens’ Hippest Streets for Food, Drink and More

Particular stretches of road in different residential neighborhoods in the city center have been transformed into lively independent worlds of their own.

Athens’ Hippest Neighborhoods: The Kaleidoscope of Koukaki

Athens

By Velocity Airey

Athens’ Hippest Neighborhoods: The Kaleidoscope of Koukaki

Nestled in the shadow of the Acropolis and more famous districts like…

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Downtown Athens Breathes Again

Athens

By Athos Dimoulas

Downtown Athens Breathes Again

Forgotten neighborhoods abandoned to their fate get a new lease of life…

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Next Station: Syngrou Fix

Athens

By Alexia Amvrazi

Next Station: Syngrou Fix

Voted by Airbnb as one of the world's “16 neighborhoods to travel…

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Noel

Athens

By Greece Is

Noel

The “Temple” of Cocktails is also Food Savvy

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

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

Wagamama brings its signature blend of traditional Asian flavors and modern twists to the vibrant heart…

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christmas in epirus

Mainland

christmas in epirus

Whether it’s the charming town of Metsovo or the picturesque villages of Elati, Paramythia and Vourgareli,…

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pozar baths: a winter escape to northern greece’s natural wonders

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pozar baths: a winter escape to northern greece’s natural wonders

A visit to the thermal waters of Pozar Baths in Aridaia is an invitation to unwind…

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the neoclassical marvels of syros: bridging history and culture

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the neoclassical marvels of syros: bridging history and culture

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

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watch out! the kallikantzaroi are about!

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watch out! the kallikantzaroi are about!

Mischievous Greek goblins, the Kallikantzaroi emerge during the Twelve Days of Christmas to wreak havoc and…

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thessaloniki’s top chef-approved dining spots

Thessaloniki

thessaloniki’s top chef-approved dining spots

We asked eight of Thessaloniki’s most celebrated chefs to share their go-to dining spots – places…

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areos street: twenty centuries in 200 meters

Athens

areos street: twenty centuries in 200 meters

Explore Athens' heritage, from Monastiraki Square to Areos Street, where museums meet history in fascinating ways.

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the blessing of the waters and other january traditions

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the blessing of the waters and other january traditions

From the sacred Feast of Theophany to the raucous carnival spirit of Kastoria and Patras, January…

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