Athens Kifisia

General information

Kifissia, Athens: Kifissia is one of the most beautiful urban settings in Attica and it is located 12 km from Athens city center, making up part of the northern suburbs.
It is primarily known for being the wealthiest neighborhood in the region of the Greek capital, with a sophisticated atmosphere and an uspacle character.

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Kifissia is much more quiet than the busy city center, with long wide roads surrounded by lush trees, beautiful parks and elegant shops.
Strolling around, you will notice that the streets are full of luxurious houses, neoclassical mansions and newly-built villas with spacious and well-cared gardens.

The history of Kifisia dates back to ancient Greece, and even back then the area was popular among wealthy individuals and philosophers.
The current form of Kifissia started coming to life after the Greek War of Independence, during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Over the years, Kifissia has housed wealthy and influential people, including politicians, celebrities and artists.

What to do

In addition to the aristocratic architecture, Kifissia has a few places of interest really worth visiting, such as the Goulandris Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Telecommunications.
If you happen to be there during late spring, the Kifissia Flower Show is one of the biggest local happenings, transforming the area into a hotspot for gardening lovers.

At the center of Kifissia, you will find a wide variety of shopping malls and stores with luxury brands, such as Valentino, Prada, Chanel and many more.
Charming cafes and restaurants, stylish bars, lovely patisseries, art galleries, luxury boutiques and open-air cinemas are available.