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Athens Neighbourhoods: Discover the beautiful neighbourhoods of Athens Greece, Attica

 

 

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Athens Greece is composed by many beautiful and popular neighbourhood. Here is a description of the most famous of Athens and its surroundings: Syntagma Square, Plaka, Kolonaki, Monastiraki, Thissio, Psiri, Omonia, Panepistimiou, Gazi, Peiraeus, Glyfada, Exarchia and more.
The best neighbourhood during summer are situated in the southeast coast, in the district of Glyfada, as there are many beaches but most of them are private so you need to pay to enjoy your swim.
 
 
Syntagma 

Location: The square is a meeting point for the Athenians and the starting point to a walk to Plaka and Monastiraki Area.
Description: This square is one of the biggest of Athens. It is surrounded by beautiful luxurious hotels, a lot of travel agencies, banks, the main post office, the Greek National Tourist Office (EOT) and money exchange booths.

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Syntagma
Plaka

Location: In the shadow of the Acropolis and next to Monastiraki neighborhood.
Description: The neighbourhood is a historic centre, full of beautiful buildings, Byzantine churches, little touristy shops, cafes, bars and taverns (Greek restaurants).

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Plaka
Kolonaki

Location: An area of Athens which lies to the North-East of the Plaka area.
Description:
It is the home of the central Athens chic, offering expensive and luxurious shops, cafes, and bars.

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Kolonaki
Monastiraki

Location: Is an old part of Athens which nestles under the ancient Acropolis.
Description:
An old part of Athens crowed with tourist shops and a lot of street vendors and cafes.

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Monastiraki
Thissio

Location: Thissio is next to Monastiraki, under the Acropolis.
Description:
Most of the Athenians love this area and often go for their night walk and amusement because there are alot of nice cafes, bars, and restaurants, many of which are in old neoclassical buildings.

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Thissio
Psiri

Location: Is located northwest of Monastiraki.
Description:
It is originally an old neighborhood which in recent years has become very trendy place to go for drinks, coffee, or dinner.

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Psiri
Omonia

Location: North of the Plaka area.
Description:
Omonia is one of the largest squares in athens. It is a commercial area lined with shops.

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Omonia
Panepistimiou

Location: Panepistimiou street connects Syntagma and Omonia.
Description:
There are interesting museums and neoclassical buildings in this area. The National Library and University are located there.

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Penepistimiou
Gazi

Location: Gazi is located just north of Thissio near the Keramikos neighborhood.
Description:
Gazi is a recently revitalized neighborhood of Athens with restaurants and bars.

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Gazi
Piraeus

Location: 10 km southwest of Central Athens.
Description: Piraeus is the main port of Greece. It is an important commercial center because of shipping and trade.

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Piraeus

More:
- Glyfada
- Exarchia
- Kifissia

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