Location: Athens
Top Things to do in Athens
What to do and see in Athens, Attica: The Best Shopping
Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum.
Restaurants in Athens
1. Deste Foundation Centre For Contemporary Art
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Ioannidou Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
3. Metapolis
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
METApolis is a non-profit company/organization, a space that hosts a broad spectrum of activities that have the art of photography as their main point of departure. The new space of METApolis is located on one of the busiest pedestrian streets in Athens, at the core of the city’s historical and commercial center. METApolis, which over the years has become a new home for the Arts, is at the core of an area that is rediscovering itself and has become a new point of convergence and culture for artists and art lovers. The aim of METApolis is to provide a space for artists seeking new spaces to present their work. It is also a space where the public can meet artists and become acquainted with their work and the city’s creative potential. The founders of METApolis are Giannis Giannakopoulos, Kostas Kourtidis and Theodoris Veronikis.
4. The Loom
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5.0 based on 504 reviews
Abundant choice of exquisite rugs, tapestries, pillow cases, and throws from Greece . Meet your magic...
Reviewed By M4863SEandreaw
I went to Athens with my 11 year old son and mother and we stumbled into this rug shop. We were greeted with so much kindness as well as wine and orange juice. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Vahan was so kind and knowledge. His passion for his shop is obvious. He pulled out rugs and blankets for us and we ended up buying several rugs and blankets that were shipped home to the US. We told him about colors or themes and he pulled out the most amazing patterns and styles. He inventory is endless!! The rugs and blankets are stunning and it was wonderful to hear about the families who made the rugs, the origin and history. Absolutely amazing. We also have kept in touch and are buying more rugs remotely. They respond so quickly and have sent photos and ideas. It is absolutely amazing. I will not buy rugs anywhere else again! I can’t get wait to get back to Athens and visit again. Even my 11 year old says this was a highlight of the trip. He sleeps with his Neptune blanket and can’t wait to get back to Greece. Thank you Loom family!
5. Technohoros Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
The aims of Technohoros art gallery, are to promote new ideas about the orientation of the venue, the respect and love for all kinds of art and the presentation of young talented artists. The cooperation between artists, art experts, curators and other galleries in Greece and abroad is focused to promoting the exchange of artists and works of art.
6. Pandora Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 90 reviews
Pandora Art Gallery operates since 1975, in the old town of Plaka under the shadow of the Athens Acropolis, serving International clients who travel to Greece for tourism or business from across the globe. All Art items as Paintings, sculptures and ceramics are well crated in wooden boxes, certified by the National Gallery of Greece, insured and delivered door to door via UPS.
Reviewed By 213kashifh
Absolutely loved the place. As soon as walked in overwhelmed by the paintings on display. Unfortunately, one cannot take photographs in the gallery. Great art work by artists. I could have sat there all day spellbound by some of the artwork. A must see when visiting the area even if one can only dream of buying as prices are quite high!
7. The Artist Yanni Souvatzoglou
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Ikastikos Kyklos Sianti
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
"Ikastikos Kiklos Sianti" is an art space with a long contribution to the artistic expression, where highly qualified and skilled experts with a love for the arts, are always willing to assist you in choosing a work of art of diachronic value.
9. Avlitis Art
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
"Avlitis art" is a gallery which mainly hosts the work of painter and actor Dimitris Xiros, the owner of this 1926 traditional greek-style place. Theatre plays, concerts, dj sessions, film screenings and photography exhibitions often take place in the space . The building's chill-out and relaxing vibe coupled with soft music will add to your enjoying your drink while attending an event.
