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Antiqua
Serious Greek and European antiques dating from the 15th to the 19th centuries are on sale here, along with a good selection of silverware, clocks, paintings, icons and first edition prints of 19th century Athens. Expect to pay accordingly.
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Benaki Museum Gift Shop
This excellent museum gift store has a delightful range of quality prints, jewellery, ceramics and books. It also stocks some exquisite religious icons. And since the originals might be out of your price range, why not keep yourself happy with some of the best replicas of Greek artefacts.
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Christos Veloudakis
This boutique is all about drama and impact, from the long red velvet curtains to the designer garments on display. If you're after fashion with a twist, come on in. Men's and women's clothing for day and night are all there and ready to sweet-talk your credit card.
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Eleftheroudakis
Eleftheroudakis is a seven-storey bibliophile's paradise, with a wide selection of books from and about Greece. It also has English-language books, including maps and guidebooks, and an excellent cafe on the top floor. There's another branch in Plaka.
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Korres
You can get the full range from local natural beauty product guru George Korres at his only retail store, at a fraction of the price you'll pay in London or New York. The Korres'range of unisex hair and skin products derives many of its ingredients from nature, shunning synthetic alternatives. Their travel-sized items are great if you're on the move.
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Melissinos Art
Artist Pantelis Melissinos continues the sandalmaking tradition of his famous poet-sandalmaker father Stavros, who names the Beatles, Rudolph Nureyev, Sophia Loren and Jackie Onassis among his past customers. But fame and fortune have not gone to his head; he still makes the best-value sandals based on ancient Greek styles in natural leather, a tradition continued by artist son Pantelis.
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Mesogaia
This small shop boasts a wonderful array of the finest produce from around the country, including delicious cheeses, herbs, honey, jams, olive oil and wine.
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Monastiraki Flea Market
Athens' traditional Monastiraki Flea Market has a festive atmosphere, with the nearby cafés and restaurants brimming on weekends. The permanent antique, furniture and collectables stores have plenty to sift through and are open all week, while on Sundays the streets around the station and Adrianou are lined with vendors selling mostly jewellery and handicrafts.
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Oikotexnia
You'll find top-quality merchandise here, and your money goes to a good cause - the preservation and promotion of traditional Greek handicrafts (the gallery is run by the Institute of Social Protection). There are knotted carpets in authentic Greek designs, kilims, flokatis, needlepoint rugs, tableclothes and embroidered cushion covers.
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