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Athens
Athens is the capital of Greece. It was named after the goddess Athena, who was the patron of the city. It is considered to be the most historical city of Europe, in common with Rome, and is known worldwide for its historic monuments that continue to exist, even if partially, over the centuries.
This city is a mixture of many things. Carrying the burden of history and at the same time being a modern city, it offers tranquility and leisure and gives you the impression that time has stopped.
Life in the city of Athens is always interesting. Even though Greece has been overwhelmed by the severe economic crisis in the recent years, the capital is in continuous development. High minded cultural restorations of previously abandoned buildings are in constant progress and an eagerness to evolve, so as to not have anything to envy from other European capitals. The authenticity of the tradition of the city is combined with innovation and, therefore, the capital itself, with its enormous variety of restaurants, museums and galleries offer contemporary proposals for residents and visitors. All of the above, in combination with the wonderful weather, the safety provided overall and the hospitable population, make Athens the perfect city to live in.
The distinguished Greek hospitality can be found throughout the city and its various regions. This city is amongst the major capitals of the world, generating numerous new and ideal locations of inhabitance for a long period of time now, due to the current high interest and demand in this capital, worldwide and especially in Europe. To get a glimpse of modern Athens, it is merely enough to visit the Metro stations. You will see outstanding achievements of modern technology with several archaeological sites which were unearthed during the construction of the stations.
Culture/entertainment: The Parthenon, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Pinka, the Roman Market, Plato’s Academy and the Panathinaiko Stadium, which was built in ancient times and was restored to host the very first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The three major neoclassical buildings on Panepistimiou Street, the Parliament with its Evzones and the Zappeion are representative samples of the architecture of recent years.
It is worthwhile to visit the several museums, such as the National Archaeological Museum, the ancient Agora, the Naval Museum, the War Museum, the Museum of Byzantine Art, the Museum of Folklore Art, the Monetary Museum, the Benaki Museum, the Epigraphic Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Goulandris Natural History Foundation, and also the National Gallery.
Transportation: Easy access to the city through the multiple Metro stations, 130 bus lines, 12 trolley tram lines, 3 tram lines and taxis.
Market: The city’s shopping center has become a destination point for all visitors, especially Ermou Street, the district of Kolonaki, Voukourestiou Street, the big Department Stores on Panepistimiou Avenue, Patision Avenue and many smaller local areas.
Population: The Municipality of Athens counts 745,514 residents.
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The Historical Center
The historical center is the ancient crest of Athens and the core of the entire political, economic and social life of the country. The area expands from Akadimias Avenue through to Emmanuel Benakis Street up to the Pillars of Olympian Zeus and from the Parliament to Athinas Street, bordering Mitropoleos Avenue, going back to the heart of the city.
Particularity: The modern trend of returning to the center has resulted in the transformation of the city. Gradually, new types of apartments are completed in areas which were once districts of various manufacturers. An important factor for this is that the center has become the hub of cultural activities, fun and entertainment.
Nature: The Acropolis Hill, the Mouson Mount, the National Garden and Zappeion.
Transportation: Regular connections to the entire city. 3 Metro stations, Panepistimiou Avenue, Syntagma Square and Monastiraki, and 1 railway station in Monastiraki. The center is the starting point of all three routes of tram buses, 130 bus lines and 12 trolley lines.
Market: With Ermou Street being the major shopping street, the countless shopping opportunities on Stadiou Avenue, Panepistimiou Avenue and Monastiraki, the center is the most commercial part of Athens.
Average property purchase and rental rates: EUROS 2,000 to 3,000 per square meter for purchase, EUROS 10.00 to 15.00 per square meter for rent.
Culture/entertainment: 7 cinemas and many outdoor cinemas during the summer period, 10 theaters, galleries, museums, cafés, restaurants, wine bars, clubs, bars, recreational centers and multiplex areas for entertainment.
Spots: Syntagma Square, Kapnikareas, Karitsi Square, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Ermou Street.
Favorite Spot: Aghias Eirinis Square.
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Plaka
“The District of the Gods”
This prehistoric area has developed around the ruins of the ancient Agora of Athens and was continuously inhabited. Plaka is the most ancient and famous district of the city and the most visited out of all areas of the capital, thus designated and traditional. After the war, the buildings were preserved in their entirety and so this area is reminiscent of the image that it had some 100 years ago. It is said that the district was named after a stone tablet which was found in the area of Aghios Georgios Church Alexandria, next to the Ancient Theater of Dionysus.
At a glance
The truly unique atmosphere created by the neoclassical houses, the architecture, the shielded gardens, the classiness and the magical aura from the Acropolis make its visitors and residents feel they live in an area similar to the ambiance of the Greek Islands, just like an endless holiday. Adrianou and Kydathinaion streets are very characteristic of this quarter and offer the opportunity for long, beautiful walks.
A maze of streets, sidewalks and pedestrian walks holds many pleasant surprises. Byzantine churches, beautiful old houses and small interesting shops. Traditional Greek food and classic charming cafes provide their spectators intimacy and a taste of the famous Greek hospitality. Due to the street planning of the area, you will not see a lot of cars, which gives one the opportunity to enjoy long and peaceful walks and carefully explore the streets of the area.
Anafiotika
The region Anafiotika is situated on the northern side of Plaka. You will see small idyllic whitewashed houses, evocative of those of the Greek Cycladic Islands. This neighborhood was built in the 19th century by workers who migrated there from Anafi, a Greek island in the Cyclades, from which it took its name. The workers built their homes influenced by the Cycladic architecture of their island, feeling nostalgic about their place of origin. Walking towards the Rock of Aris, you will find the mark where the Supreme Court of ancient Athens was once situated, the Arios Pagos.
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Particularity: The atmosphere that makes you feel like you are living in another era, the history which appears in every corner of the region, the familiar feeling of knowing your neighbor and mainly, the feeling of not being alone since you will always encounter visitors and residents wandering around the streets of Plaka.
Nature: The Acropolis Hill, the Mouson Mount, the Hill of the Nymphs, the National Garden, Zappeion.
Average property purchase and rental rates: In Plaka we see a big variety of property prices. It is an area with great demand but limited offers. The factors affecting the prices are the location of the property, the view, the condition of the building and its rarity. The entire area is subject to strict planning regulations. The aged buildings have many restrictions as far as renovation and/or restoration is concerned. You see prices ranging from EUROS 2,500 to 12,000 per square meter for purchase and EUROS 11.00 to 25.00 per square meters for rent.
Transport: Nearby Metro stations are Acropolis, Syntagma and Monastiraki, close tram stops are at Syntagma Square and Zappeion. Numerous bus lines and trolley buses enable easy access to this part of the city.
Market: Plaka offers several shopping opportunities and has many small, unique and alternative shops. It is also very close to the main commercial market of the city, Ermou Street, the big Department stores on Stadiou Avenue, Panepistimiou Avenue and Monastiraki.
Culture/Entertainment: An outdoor cinema, 2 theaters, many coffee shops and café-restaurants, bars, clubs, lots of traditional tavernas, restaurants and conventional eateries, galleries, small music halls and museums.
Spots: The Acropolis, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Roman Market, “The oldest House of Athens, the Mansion of Benizelos, the Museum of Greek Folk Art, the Lysikrates Monument, and the traditional Hamam-Turkish bath.
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Thission
Thission is a small district of Athens, located northwest of the Acropolis between the district of the National Observatory (south), of Petralona (southwest), Keramikos (west), Psirri (north) and west of Monastiraki. It has been designated a traditional neighborhood.
It was named after the close by Temple of Hephaestus but is known as Thission, because in earlier times it was believed that the temple was presented to Thisseas, this theory has today been revised. Every road, every monument and each building holds a story. A story which begins thousands of years ago with the Municipality of Melitis, one of the municipalities that constituted ancient Athens.
The Temple of Hephaestus
The Temple of Hephaestus in the ancient Agora is known as Thission, due to the glyph reproductions representing the labors of Theseus. It is the best preserved ancient temple of Athens, which has given its name to the entire surrounding area. It is considered to be older than the Parthenon, since experts have calculated that it was designed and built around 450 BC, the period of Kimonas.
The Ancient Agora
Surrounding the Temple of Hephaestus lays the site of the Ancient Agora of Athens, for thousands of years it was the heart of the city. Besides being a selected trading place, it was the center of political and public life of the Athenians, as well as the religious and cultural center. Most importantly, it was considered the head administration and head judiciary of Athenian democracy. It is remarkable that this region has been utilized continuously from the Neolithic Period (3000 BC) until today, without any interruption.
Exploring the area
The area hosts the two Jewish Synagogues of Athens. The Benaki Museum (Arabic Art) is housed in the Evtaxia Residence, then there are the Makronissou Museum, the Herakleidon Museum, the Athenaeum Conservatory which has been dedicated to Maria Callas, and the historic church of Aghion Asomaton at the square of the same name.
The Hill of the Nymphs
Overlooking the area of Thission stands the ancient Hill of the Nymphs, where the National Observatory can be found. It was founded in 1842 and is considered to be the oldest Research Institute of modern Greece and the Balkans.
Particularity: Thission is an area with a strong sense of neighborhood feeling, with friendly, mannered people who will greet you by your name in the morning, thus creating a sense of familiarity and security. The incredible view of the Acropolis and the Parthenon, in combination with the magnificent Attic light, creates a feeling of serenity and delight. The pedestrian walk of Apostolou Pavlou is certainly one of the most beautiful walks in the city. This neighborhood is full of life and a lot of young people prefer this quarter for its entertainment.
Nature: The Acropolis, The Muses Mount, the Hill Of Nymphs, the Filopapos Hill
Average property purchase and rental rates: Here we also see a wide variety of prices, like in all other touristic areas of the city. This is due to the high demand and limited offers of property. Some of the factors affecting the prices are the proximity to archaeological sites and Apostolou Pavlou, the view of the Acropolis, the individuality and the history of the property, as well as its condition. The old buildings in the area have officially been declared maintainable and have building restrictions. We will see prices ranging from EUROS 2,500 up to 10,000 per square meters for purchase and EUROS 11.00 to 25.00 per square meter for rent.
Transportation: Close to the train station ISAP, Metro stations Thission, Monastiraki and Acropolis. Many bus lines serving the area.
Market: Thissio has a lot of small local shops serving all the needs of its residents. It is also close to Monastiraki and Ermou Street.
Culture/Entertainment: The oldest open air cinema of Athens, theaters in the area of Psirri, numerous cafes and restaurants, bars, clubs a variety of traditional tavernas, restaurants and eateries, galleries and museums.
Spots: The National Observatory, the ancient Roman Market, the Herakleidon Museum, the Acropolis Museum, the Acropolis, the pedestrian walk of Apostolou Pavlou, as well as the pedestrian walk of Eptachalkou Street with the beautiful neoclassical houses and the picturesque post byzantine Chapel of Aghios Athanasios Kourkouris.
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Pagrati – Mets
This is one of the largest districts of Athens and perhaps one of the last in the Athens Municipality margin that maintains the typical characteristics of a neighborhood. The Panathinaikon Stadium, which was built for the first Olympic Games in 1896, acts as a portal for the old residential neighborhood of Pagrati. The surrounding area of Kallimarmaro was named “frog island” after the small islet created in the riverbed of the Ilissos River. This name derived from the frogs that lived in and around the river. The first time the name Pagrati was mentioned was in various written passages back in 1920, however, no official government documents exist to verify this name.
Prevailing version for the naming of the region is that it was named after the God Iraklis Pagkratis, hence his statue which was found north east of the stadium, on the corner of Vassileos Konstantinou Street and Vassileos Georgiou the 2nd Street. It is really a district of contrasts, with large, crowded urban streets but on the other hand small, picturesque alleys and monotonous apartment buildings of the 50s situated next to exceptional neoclassical mansions. Ordinary, everyday people blend with people of literature and people of cultural nature and the residents of all social classes mingle in balance, you will see proximate cement buildings adjacent to the groves and parks of the area. Pagrati merges all of the above contrasts in harmony and, as a result, manages to maintain its individual character up to date.
Pagrati gives its residents and the regular visitors the ability to perceive the meaning of the Greek neighborhood as such. Pagrati is within walking distance from the city center, but also maintains its own autonomy as regards shopping and entertainment.
Particularity: The low prices, the location right next to the center of the city and the nice urban apartments are one of the many reasons that this area close to the Caravel Hotel, the National Research Foundation and Rizari Street are currently in high demand.
Nature: The Pagrati Forest, the Ardittou Hill and Rizari Park.
Average property purchase and rental rates: Here we notice a big difference in prices, depending on the specific area. It is a quite large district and has many different neighborhoods. The areas near Vassileos Konstantinou Street are more expensive, the areas which offer a view overlooking the area also differ in prices and then there is the quarter of Mets, an area of individual character and specific inhabitants. Here there is very little availability in real estate, consequently placing it in a separate category. The region offers an assortment of residential areas, as well as more crowded and lively areas.
Average property purchase and rental rates: We will see prices ranging from EUROS 500.00 up to 8,000 per square meter for purchase and EUROS 5.00 to 20.00 per square meter for rent.
Transportation: The nearest Metro station is Evangelismos and can be reached within a few minutes of walking. 3 trolley lines and some 10 bus lines serve the area throughout.
Market: Absolutely self-sufficient for the everyday needs of its inhabitants. There is a Mall, small grocery stores, butcher shops and grocers, but also large super markets and a selection of clothing stores.
Culture/Entertainment: Residential movie theaters, multiplex cinemas, the Coronet Theater, many coffee shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, traditional Greek music places and various musical stages.
Spots: The Panathinaikon Stadium (Kalimarmaro), the Pagrati Grove, the Plastira Square, Imittou Street, Aghios Spiridonas, the Piazza di Spanga of Athens. One particularity of Pagrati is that it has many squares. The ones that stand out are Barnabas Square, Plastira Square and the Scouts’ Square. There is also the Museum of Experimentation and the new Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art that will open its doors in a few months.
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Exarchia
Exarchia is, in many ways, a well-kept secret of Athens, discovered and loved by international visitors. Neither anarchic nor classy, it might just be the most genuine and urban part of the city. It is located behind the main buildings of the National Technical University Metsovio and is, undoubtedly, a neighborhood that successfully combines the life of the families living there for years with the young population consisting mainly of students, artists, intellectuals and politicians. Distinctive architecture, artistic hang-outs, many street artists and the graffiti, which seems to cover almost every part of the walls, the book club. Some of the best Athenian tavernas are located here, as well as most alternative bars and underground music places. You will find small bookstores, stationers and peculiar shops of young artists, small grocery stores, butcher shops and innovative health food stores. On Saturdays, unconventional young and old people gather at Kallidromiou Street, down the Hill of Strefi, to buy fresh products from the traditional market.
Particularity: Right in the center of Athens, an attractive, dynamic and vibrant area located between Lycabettus Hill and the Hill of Strefi, next to almost everything and offering affordable prices for rent and/or buying property.
Average property purchase and rental rates: EUROS 1,000 to 3,500 per square meter (higher prices in the region of Lycabettus Hill) and EUROS 5.00 up to EUROS 15.00 per square meter for rent.
Nature: Lycabettus Hill and the Strefi Hill.
Transportation: Close to the Akadimias Street artery and the Metro stations Panepistimiou and Omonia Square. Train Station at Omonia Square and 10 bus lines passing through all of the main streets of the area.
Market: Books, alternative clothing and many small shops selling creative art and handmade objects. On Stournari Street you can find the “Silicon Valley” of Athens.
Culture/Entertainment: Cinemas, theaters, café-restaurants, several bars, clubs, many traditional tavernas, restaurants and unusual eateries, galleries and small music stages and venues.
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Monastiraki – Psirri
These two areas are so close to each other but yet have a completely different urbanity from one another. They are divided by the main shopping street Ermou.
Monastiraki is the district around Monastiraki Square, expanding to the South side of Ermou Street, from Mitropoleos Square up to Thission Square and is adjacent to the neighborhoods of Plaka, Psirri and Thissio. The name derived from the old Church of Assumption, which is built on the main square and was formerly a convent which belonged to the Monastery of Kareas in Imitos. The square is dominated by the Tzistarakis Mosque, which was built in 1759 and today houses a secondary section of the Museum of Folk Art.
Apart from the spectacular scenery of the Acropolis, it consists of a complex of streets and alleys that surround the ruins of both, the ancient Greek and Roman markets, thus making you feel that you wander around a phantom area. Monastiraki still stands out for being multi cultural.
One glance at the square and you will see several different cultures and religions coexist, lots of street Musicians, musical bands, vendors, groups of friends, young and old, leisurely walking around, tourists, banners with slogans and the Mosque and the Church, which are considered trademarks. It’s quite an impressive assortment of people.
Not to miss, Abyssinia Square, located between the streets of Ermou, Aghiou Philippou and Ifaistou and formed around 1860. Abyssinia was the ancient name of Ethiopia and arose from the many Ethiopians who lived in this area.
Visitors become ravenous with the overload of used goods, old furniture, antiques and a number of various flea markets all around the square, taking them back in time. Since 1910 and until today, every Sunday the famous “Giousourum” Bazaar takes place, named after the Jewish merchant from Smyrna, Noah Giousourum. He was a trader of second-hand clothes and shoes and was extremely well liked by the Athenians. The main characteristic of this region is that, basically, it has not changed over the years and maintains the flair of the traditional “Greek neighborhood”. It is also the primary source of souvenirs.
Adrianou, the main pedestrian walk of the district, which consists of many tourist shops, was once a main street full of houses but did not lead all the way up to Plaka. The increased demand for housing in recent years and the short supply of residential real estate, make this area very popular in the list of preferences.
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The neighborhood of Psirri is a very energetic and well visited small district located in the historic center of Athens and is one of the oldest of the city. It spreads out around Psirri Square or Plateia Iroon and is the focal point of the five major roads of the quarter namely, Miaouli Street, Karaiskaki Street, Aghion Anargiron Street, Aristophanes Street and Aeschylus Street.
It has come back to life in the recent years, as far as residential and commercial interest is concerned, the main development being newly opened hostels, for that reason, it is called the neighborhood of hostels. An unusual and out of the ordinary clientele, mainly consisting of independent travelers from all around the world, prefer this beautiful neighborhood in search of something new and different.
It was firstly mentioned in written documentation back in 1678, however, the origin of its name has never been formally confirmed. Most likely, the word Psirri refers to the name Psarianos of ancient times, when the island of Psara was called Psirra and, indeed, the entire quarter resembles a small island with its various miniature streets, theaters and artistic retreats, presenting a variety of imposing street art.
History verifies the numerous famous residents, including Lord Byron, Kyriakos Pittakis, the famous Archaeologist who is identified for his excavations on the Acropolis and the great Greek writer Alexandros Papadiamantis, who was given the nickname “Hermit of Psirri”.
Nowadays, it is considered a very picturesque neighborhood full of stores and little shops, restaurants, traditional taverns and bars.
The flea market traders and shops in this area are very different from those in Monastiraki. All sorts of collectibles can be found here from individuals who later became professional dealers.
Particularity: A rapidly developing area with a youthful outline, artistic and vivid.
Average property purchase/rental rates: In recent years, the area was not as popular for habitation but nowadays, due to the great demand for property to be exploited, such as short-term apartment rentals, airbnb and development of small apartments and rooms for rent, the region has revived and prices have risen. Prices for purchase range from EUROS 800.00 up to EUROS 5,500 per square meter and for rent from EUROS 10.00 up to EUROS 23.00 per square meter.
Nature: Close to the National Garden of the city, the Hill of the Nymphs and Filopappou Hill.
Transportation: Metro stations Monastiraki and Thission, Train stations Monastiraki and Thission and bus lines available from all around Attica.
Market: Firstly, the famous Varvakion Agora, a daily market offering fresh goods and products, the countless flea market traders, antique stores, outdoor shops and generally almost everything to cover the everyday needs of residents and visitors.
Culture/Entertainment: Very appealing little restaurants, music venues and stages, galleries, theaters and the famous outdoor cinema in Thission.
Spots: Abyssinia Square, Hadrian’s Library, the Tower of the Winds, the ancient Roman Agora, the Gate of Athena Archegetis and, of course, the famous outdoor market. The beautiful pedestrian street of Apostolou Pavlou, the pedestrian streets of Keramikos and Adrianou. The area of Pnika, where the National Observatory is located, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Prison of Socrates and the private Herakleidon Museum. You have the opportunity to visit the Museum of Greek Gastronomy which can be found on Aghiou Dimitriou Street No. 13.
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Kolonaki
Kolonaki is the most urban district in central Athens. The area expands to the East from Panepistimiou Avenue up to the Megaro Mousikis, Northwest up to Sina and Iitis Streets and is divided by the historical neighborhood of Neapolis. Kolonaki received its name from a former marble pole of 2 meter height and 30 cm diameter, which was found in the area, and which was later restored on the right stairway of Dexameni Square. Kolonaki was relocated permanently to the main square of the district in 1938.
It is considered a relatively new neighborhood which gradually developed after 1890 and was part of the ongoing expansions of the new city.
The Evaggelismos Hospital, one of the major hospitals of Athens, was founded in 1883 by Queen Olga. The construction of Aghiou Dionyssiou Church, the main church of the area, began in 1889, while the renowned schools of Archaeology (French, British, etc.) were developed in the late 19th century and were the only buildings at that time to have large gardens. Back then, only the Dexameni Square was known to people, with a tin booth frequently visited by Alexandros Papadiamantis.
At the same time, the Athenian bourgeois population, living on the main boulevards of Athens, were regularly building small and humble houses in the region nearby, which were inhabited by coach men, gardeners and people of various other professions, who were all working at neoclassical residences of wealthy Athenian families. Some of these small houses, which shared a common yard and toilet, were built on the outskirts of Kolonaki. During the first half of the 20th century, and particularly in the interwar period, the pre-war and, quite modern for its time, apartment buildings of Kolonaki coexisted with these small houses and the neoclassical mansions.
Particularity: For many years, a glamorous district with expensive and exclusive boutiques enhancing the main streets, stylish cafés unfolding around the central square, sizeable urban flats in apartment buildings of the interwar period and thereafter. Above all, providing a sense of security to walk around the area at any time of the day without fear. Going to Kolonaki for coffee, lunch, dining or a drink has always been amongst the most popular choices for visitors and residents of Athens. In Kolonaki, one can find almost everything your heart desires and this by just walking around. It is continually full of life and has not lost its vitality, despite the recent years of the crisis.
Average purchase prices/rental rates: Purchase and rental rates remain relatively high compared to other areas of downtown Athens. They range from EUROS 2,000 to 2,500 per square meter for purchase and around EUROS 8.00 to 20.00 per square meter for rent.
Nature: Close to the National Garden of the city and Lycabettus Hill.
Transportation: Metro Station Evangelismos, Tram lines and multiple bus lines from all around Attica.
Market: Many expensive but also affordable boutiques and shops, grocery stores, butcher shops, delicatessen, bookstores, fashionable hairdressers and anything necessary for daily needs. The weekly market of Xenokratous is very popular and attracts many people.
Culture/Entertainment: Interesting small restaurants and bistros, music venues and stages, galleries, theaters and the famous outdoor cinema Thission. The playground on Dexameni Square and the outdoor cinemas of the area.
Spots: Kolonaki Square is the center of attraction for anyone who passes through this area, Dexameni Square with the aqueduct, the outdoor cinema and the playground, the Lycabettus Square with its beautiful houses, the well known Dragoumi Hall (1925), the Gennadius Library, the Benaki Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Byzantine and Christian Museums, the Museum of the Theocharakis Foundation and the Hatzikyriakos Ghikas Gallery.
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Koukaki
Koukaki, the neighborhood that was formerly called “Little Paris” is nowadays included in the largest and most considerable international travel guides. It will hardly cease being reminiscent of old Athens, due to its tendency to value and maintain its history, wherever possible, but at the same time, being open to modern innovations. Here you can find the best hang out spots and the most extraordinary little shops.
The incomparable aura of the Acropolis, the immediacy to Dionyssiou Areopagitou, the Filopappou Hill, the impressive neoclassical houses, the beautiful pedestrian streets, the nightlife, museums, alternative and progressive art spaces and coffee shops, have made this neighborhood the most flourishing and upcoming area of Athens. You might say this neighborhood is like a chameleon, ever changing but nevertheless maintaining its character. Koukaki has many faces, all of them containing a distinctive charm and is included in the list of the 16 best neighborhoods worldwide, according to a recent research by Airbnb, recording an 800% increase in reservations and receiving extremely remarkable guest reviews.
For the past few years now Koukaki has turned into a new destination but not in the sense of rapidity, fast and stressful. The cafes, for instance, whether old or new, provide a sense of tranquility, the restaurants compete with taste and aromas of all kinds, cooperative collective artists have found their meeting place, and all of this right beside long standing residents and establishments, such as grocery stores, upholsterers, grogshops and small furniture manufacturers.
Particularity: Right next to the Acropolis and the striking Acropolis Museum, the Filopappou Hill, Thission, near Syngrou Avenue. Overall, this areas offers a sense of relaxation and quality living.
Average property purchase/rental rates: Purchase and rental prices will remain relatively high compared to other areas of downtown Athens. They are calculated up to EUROS 2,500 per square meters for purchase and between EUROS 8.00 – 20.00 per square meters for rent.
Nature: Close to the Hill of Filopappou.
Transportation: Metro Station Acropolis and Metro Station Fix, Tram lines, multiple bus lines from all around Attica.
Market: Wide-ranging market, consisting of numerous small shops, grocers, upholsterers, alternative artists, bookstores, small furniture manufacturers, super markets, nice small grocery stores, basically providing its residents with everything they need and, additionally, souvenir shops and the famous Takis Bakery that diffuses its marvelous scent throughout the entire neighborhood.
Entertainment: Attractive little restaurants, cafés, tavernas offering traditionally cooked dishes, art spaces and venues and a number of bars.
Spots: The Acropolis Museum, the Lalaounis Museum, the Filopappou Hill, the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Κηφισιά
Το όνομά της Κηφισιάς προέρχεται από τον Κηφισό ποταμό, είναι αρχαιότατο, ήταν μια από τις αρχαίες 12 πόλεις της Αττικής.
Απλώνεται ανάμεσα στο όρος Πεντέλη και στην Πάρνηθα και είναι ουσιαστικά μία πευκόφυτη πεδιάδα.
Η Κηφισιά είναι η επονομαζόμενη «πρωτεύουσα» των βορείων προαστίων. Με τους επιβλητικούς πυργίσκους, τα πάλαι ποτέ πολυτελή ξενοδοχεία που σήμερα στεγάζουν είτε δημόσιες υπηρεσίες, είτε έχουν πουληθεί και χρησιμοποιούνται ως επαγγελματικοί χώροι, τις πολλές και ωραίες μονοκατοικίες, την άρτια ρυμοτομία, την ιδιαίτερη αρχιτεκτονική των σπιτιών και των πολυτελών καταστημάτων, τη δημοφιλή εμπορική αγορά γύρω από την πλατεία Πλατάνου, ενδιαφέρουσες προτάσεις εστίασης και διασκέδασης, διαχρονικά στέκια, το γνωστό ΄Αλσος της, αδιαμφησβήτητα είναι μία από τις πιο ωραίες περιοχές της Αττικής.
Λόγω του υγιεινού κλίματος, του ωραίου περιβάλλοντος, των άφθονων νερών και της μικρής σχετικά απόστασής της από την Αθήνα, υπήρξε από την αρχαιότητα προνομιούχος τόπος και τόπος παραθερισμού πλουσίων και ευγενών. Επίσης τον 19ο ως τις αρχές του 20ου αιώνα, πολλοί Αθηναίοι την επέλεξαν για να γίνει τόπος των εξοχικών τους κατοικιών.
Η περιοχή καλύπτεται από ένα από τα καλύτερα δίκτυα ποδηλατοδρόμων στην Αθήνα και μπορεί να σας δώσει την ευκαιρία για μία ωραία βόλτα, καθώς επίσης το εμπορικό της κέντρο διαθέτει και ένα εκτενές δίκτυο πεζοδρόμων.
Το κέντρο της πόλης εντοπίζεται στην καρδιά του δήμου επιδεικνύοντας μια πλούσια και πολυτελή αγορά, ενώ πέριξ τούτου εκτείνονται οι ήσυχοι συνοικισμοί, ορισμένοι από τους οποίους είναι η Νέα Κηφισιά, Κάτω Κηφισιά, το Κεφαλάρι, η Πολιτεία, ο Κοκκιναράς, το Στροφύλι και το γνωστό Κεφαλάρι.
Η πρόσβαση στην Κηφισιά μπορεί να γίνει είτε από την Εθνική Οδό, είτε από τη λεωφόρο Κηφισίας.
Ιδιαιτερότητα: Μία περιοχή που συνδυάζει την εξοχή με την πόλη. Πολυτελή καταστήματα δίπλα σε ωραίες κατοικίες με κήπους, ωραίους περίπατους και βόλτες με το ποδήλατο. Γνωστή για το ωραίο της κλίμα, που κάνει τους κατοίκους να αισθάνονται ότι ζουν εκτός πόλης. Στην Κηφισιά θα μπορούσε κανείς να πει ότι μπορεί να κάνει έναν ενδεικτικό «αρχιτεκτονικό περίπατο» για να θαυμάσει τα κτήρια της περιοχής που περνάει από τις οδούς Ραγκαβή, Πεσματζόγλου, Εμμανουήλ Μπενάκη και Παναγή Τσαλδάρη, που είναι γεμάτες πυργίσκους και παλιά Κηφισιώτικα σπίτια ή νεοκλασικά «πνιγμένα» στο πράσινο.
Πράσινο: Γενικά είναι μία «πράσινη» περιοχή. Εκτός από το άλσος στο κέντρο της, μπορεί κανείς απλώς να περπατήσει και να βρεθεί σε μικρά αλσύλλια, πάρκα ή ακόμα και σε ωραίες πευκόφυτες γειτονιές.
Συγκοινωνίες: Κομβικό σημείο στην προσέγγιση της Κηφισιάς με τα μέσα μαζικής μεταφοράς, είναι ο γνωστός τερματικός σταθμός του τρένου (ΗΣΑΠ). Επίσης υπάρχουν και διάφορες γραμμές λεωφορείων που έρχονται από όλο το λεκανοπέδιο.
Αγορά: Αγορά που καλύπτει όλες τις απαιτήσεις. Από τα απλά καθημερινά, απαραίτητα για κάθε σπίτι, μέχρι ρούχα, παπούτσια, αντικείμενα, βιβλία, παιχνίδια και ότι άλλο μπορεί να ζητήσει κανείς. Πολλοί γνωστοί σχεδιαστές έχουν καταστήματα στο εμπορικό της κέντρο.
Κομμωτήρια, γυμναστήρια, spa.
Επίσης διαθέτει γνωστά μεγάλα Super Market.
Μέσος όρος αγοράς/ενοικίασης: Σίγουρα η Κηφισιά δεν θεωρείται “φτηνή” περιοχή. Η γη πωλείται ακριβά και σε συνδυασμό με τους περιορισμούς στη δόμηση, καταφέρνει να μην είναι πυκνοκατοικημένη. Οι τιμές στην πώληση ακινήτου κυμαίνονται μεταξύ 1.200€/τ.μ.-16.000€/τ.μ. και για ενοικίαση 4€/τ.μ.-30€/τ.μ
Κουλτούρα/διασκέδαση: Γνωστή για τα ωραία εστιατόρια της, τα chic café της, τα ακριβά καταστήματα ρούχων, τις ιδιαίτερες γωνιές με πρώτες ύλες για μαγειρική, τα νεανικά της bar ή τα διαχρονικά bar-restaurant. H πολύ ζωντανή αυτή περιοχή με το εμπορικό κέντρο και τους επιμελημένους πεζόδρομους, έχει μπει δυναμικά στον τομέα της διασκέδασης και της ψυχαγωγίας με ποιοτικές προτάσεις φαγητού και ποτού, galleries, σινεμά, escape rooms.
Spots: Άλσος Κηφισιάς, πλατεία Πλατάνου, η ανερχόμενη πιάτσα “Πλάκα της Κηφισιάς”, στον λόφο του Αγίου Δημητρίου με τα μαγαζάκια, μικρά εστιατόρια και bar (που θυμίζει κάπως την Πλάκα στο κέντρο της Αθήνας). Η Βίλα Καζούλη που είναι ένα μείγμα νεοκλασικισμού και αναγεννησιακής αρχιτεκτονικής και σήμερα φιλοξενεί το Εθνικό Κέντρο Περιβάλλοντος και Αειφόρου Ανάπτυξης, όπως επίσης και το σπίτι της γνωστής συγγραφέως Πηνελόπης Δέλτα, που σήμερα φιλοξενεί το Τμήμα Ιστορικών Αρχείων του Μουσείου Μπενάκη, η βίλα Ατλαντίς του Ernst Ziller και φυσικά το Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Γουλανδρή.
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STREET FOOD
Thiseio is surrounded by hills, heights and historical sites which are within a walking distance. The Ancient Agora of Athens, Stoa of Attalos, the Temple of Hephaestus and Kerameikos Archaeological Museum can be entered from Thiseio; all others: the National Observatory of Athens, Acropolis of Athens, Philopappos Monument, Mouseion Hill, Pnyx, which is considered the birthplace of Democracy and the Mount Lycabettus can be easily reached or viewed from Thiseio.
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HELLENIC PARLIAMENT
The Hellenic Parliament (Greek: “Parliament of the Hellenes”, transliterated Voulí ton Ellínon) is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament (MPs).
It is a unicameral legislature of 300 members, elected for a four-year term. During 1844–63 and 1927–35 the parliament was bicameral with an upper house, the Senate, and a lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, which retained the name Vouli.
Several important Greek statesmen have served as Speakers of the Hellenic Parliament.
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HELLENIC PARLIAMENT
The Hellenic Parliament (Greek: “Parliament of the Hellenes”, transliterated Voulí ton Ellínon) is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament (MPs).
It is a unicameral legislature of 300 members, elected for a four-year term. During 1844–63 and 1927–35 the parliament was bicameral with an upper house, the Senate, and a lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, which retained the name Vouli.
Several important Greek statesmen have served as Speakers of the Hellenic Parliament.
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THE CENTRAL MARKET
The Public Market Place of Athens has been in business nonstop since 1886. It consists of a fish market, vegetable market and a meat market extending along both sides of Athinas Street.
Also known as Varvakeios Agora, it is open every day, except Sunday, from early in the morning till late afternoon. In the meat market you will find historic shops which have been there since the 70s or before, with excellent, pure local meat, cut right in front of you. The same goes for the fish market, full of fresh fish arriving there in the early hours of the morning. In the adjacent alleys, a complex of small businesses is developing, with traditional Greek products and aromas that will overwhelm you.
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