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Avalon
The atmosphere is part-Greek part-medieval, but the mussels are the main attraction, cooked with almost any spice and sauce you can imagine. The pleasant courtyard opens its roof in summer.
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5-Day Northern Greece Tour: Delphi, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Pella, Thermophylae
by Viator
Take a five-day tour to the northern region of Greece to explore stunning Delphi, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora, Thessaloniki's Archaeological…Not LP reviewed
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Perivoli Tou Ouranou
A favourite Plaka music haunt in a rustic old-style venue where you can have dinner and listen to authentic laïka (urban popular music) and rembetika by leading exponents.
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Museum of Greek Children’s Art
Founded to cultivate a love of art and creative development, this museum is one of the few of its kind in the world. There are exhibitions of young artists’ work and workshops for children.
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Oikeio
With excellent home-style cooking, this cosy modern taverna in a sedate pocket of Kolonaki lives up to its name (‘homey’). Try the stuffed zucchini and other good-value traditional dishes.
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Mihalarias Art
This top-end gallery, in a stunning heritage-listed building, has paintings and sculpture by leading 19th- and 20th-century Greek and international artists, as well as special exhibitions.
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Karavitis
This no-frills, prewar neighbourhood taverna has a pleasant garden courtyard and a rustic barrel-filled dining room for winter. The wine is drinkable and the food good value and reliable.
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Ancient Agora
Athens’ ancient marketplace is a fascinating site to explore. It’s here you’ll find the superb Temple of Hephaestus, Agora Museum and the Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles of Solakis.
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Varoulko
A winning combination of Acropolis views from the terrace and delicious seafood by celebrated Greek chef Lefteris Lazarou makes this stylish restaurant one of Athens’ big culinary treats.
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Koukoutsi
A tiny store with a novel range of graphic T-shirts and accessories, including its original designs featuring Athens architectural landmarks and funky T-shirts by international designers.
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Mythos
This tiny store at the fringes of Plaka’s tourist drag has a fine selection of interesting and reasonably priced jewellery, artwork, crafts and other goodies that make great small gifts.
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Dioskouri
A landmark café in Plaka sitting virtually over the railway line, the tables under a huge plane tree give it a traditional village feel. It’s popular with students for mezedhes and ouzo.
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Skedio & Kosmima
Blink and you might miss this tiny treasure trove in a grand old arcade. You can barely do a 360-degree turn, but the shop is crammed with lovely contemporary pieces by local jewellers.
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Il Salumaio D’atene
An offshoot of the Milan original, this very upscale deli-café-restaurant has outdoor seating around a fountain in the shady palm courtyard. The pastas are excellent and deserts divine.
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Miniatura
A quaint family-run little taverna tucked away in a side street, this is a great place for traditional home-style fare, with regularly changing daily specials at very reasonable prices.
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Fanourakis
Delicate pieces of folded gold characterise Fanourakis’ bows, insects and other unique creations. The distinctive designs are sheer art, a factor that is also reflected in the prices.
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Municipal Gallery of Piraeus
The gallery’s permanent collection of modern Greek art and sculpture has found a new home in the restored historic former post office, with a special section for artists from Piraeus.
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Private Walking Tour: Best of Athens
3 hours (Departs Athens, Greece)
by Viator
Experience the best Athens has to offer on this three-hour private walking tour. From the famous pom pom wearing Presidential guards at the House of Parliament…Not LP reviewed
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Kanakis
A stunning range of contemporary jewellery from Cretan Spiros Kanakis, who often plays on ancient Greek motifs in his original gold designs; mostly handmade in his Iraklio workshop.
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Greek National Opera
The Greek National Opera (Ethniki Lyriki Skini) season runs from November to June. Performances are usually held at the Olympia theatre or at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in summer.
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Decadence
Popular with students and a younger crowd, you’ll hear the gamut of cool music at this rock bar, which holds weekly events. It’s housed in a neoclassical building near Strefi Hill.
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Istioploikos
This classy bar-restaurant on a moored, restored ship at the western end of Mikrolimano harbour has great panoramic views. The top-deck bar (a café by day) stays lively until late.
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Vassilis Zoulias Old Athens
An exquisite range of elegant, feminine shoes can be found at the boutique store of Greece’s Manolo Blahnik. Some of these designs are works of art inspired by ‘50s and ‘60s films.
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Yiantes
This is a smart, modern taverna set in a lovely garden courtyard next to the open-air cinema. Yiantes has excellent regional cuisine and creative dishes made with organic produce.
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Stavlos
Located in the old royal stables, this is one of the original bars in the thriving Thisio strip. There's a great internal courtyard bar, as well as tables on the pavement outside.
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