The Laiki markets are the equivalent to what people know in other countries as a farmers market. In Greece the Laiki runs every week in a specific date. These are (mostly) farmers bringing their fruits and vegetables in to Athens for people to shop. This is a walk
Overlooking the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaron), Ardittos Hill is located on the eastern side of the Illysos River. The hill takes its name from the mythical local hero, Ardittos, who had the gift of resolving conflicts and quarrels with his powerful speeches. In the past this was the seat
Athens will transform major downtown streets and boulevards, about 5 miles worth, to walkways, including the renovation of Omonia Square in downtown. The Great Walk (in Greek Megalos Peripatos) is a major project that will radically change the image of the historic center of Athens. Visitors will have
This is a walk from Monastiraki area to Omonia square via Aiolou str in Athens, Greece. Aiolou Street is a street in downtown Athens, the Greek capital. It is named after Aeolus, the god of winds in Greek mythology. The street is one-way and originally ran entirely southbound
In the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give
Porto Heli (also Porto Cheli) is a summer resort town in the municipality of Ermionida in the southeastern part of Argolis, Greece. It is situated on a bay of the Argolic Gulf, 6 km south of Kranidi and 40 km southeast of Nafplio. There are ferry connections from
Palaia Epidavros or Palaia Epidauros (also Palea Epidavros and Palea Epidauros) is a small town in the Argolis prefecture of the Peloponnese. Today also called Archaia Epidauros, it is built in the same place where was located the ancient city of Epidauros, on top of and surrounding a
Korydallos metro station will be a station on Athens Metro Line 3, as part of the Piraeus extension. The entrance will be located at Eleftherias Square. The line, which is currently being extended to the port of Piraeus, south of the capital, will include six new stations –
Agia Varvara metro station will be a station on Athens Metro Line 3, as part of the Piraeus extension. The entrance will be located next to the Agia Eleousa church in Agia Varvara. The line, which is currently being extended to the port of Piraeus, south of the
Nikaia metro station will be a station on Athens Metro Line 3, as part of the Piraeus extension. The entrance will be located under Eleftherios Venizelos Square. The line, which is currently being extended to the port of Piraeus, south of the capital, will include six new stations
