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Koukaki
My dearest neighborhood
"Koukaki", the neighborhood in the center of Athens, is my favorite neighborhood anywhere in the world! Just come explore -- you won't regret it...
by
Marilena
Salamanou
Plateia Nerou
Water plaza
"Plateia Nerou" in the Athens waterfront at Faliro is one of my favorite location for walking, cycling, relaxing, also used for great concerts & festivals.
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
Pazari Rakosyllekton
Scavenger's flea market
"Pazari Rakosyllekton" is the Athens Scavengers Market. It has an oriental feeling and it's a good idea for getting cheap, used souvenirs here!
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
The Clumsies
Nice and cozy
"The Clumsies" in Athens - my personal 'love at first sight'. This bar is different: let the world-class bartenders charm you with their cocktails...
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
Melanthiou street
Cyclists' joint
"Melanthiou street" used to be an Athens street where drug addicts frequented - now it's a cyclist's joint, full of refreshing bars and creative studios.
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
Stani
Sweet temptation
"Stani" (est 1931) in the centre of Athens is a little patisserie that offers milk products like yogurt and rice pudding. I love its sweet galaktompoureko!
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
Fuzz club
Live music experience
"Fuzz Club" is one of the best music clubs in Athens, hands down. I have attended at least 30 concerts here, and I always enjoy my time in this venue.
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
Paraphernalia
Design concept store
"Paraphernalia" in Athens is a special shop to buy a gift or souvenir for a friend. I can know that I'll find something unique and hand-made here.
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
Athens Clue
Can you escape?
"Athens Clue" is an escape room in an old building with at least four different rooms to solve. The first time I couldn't make it, let's try together!
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
Pavlatos
Grooming for men
"Pavlatos" is a barber shop considered one of the oldest in downtown Athens. Don't be scared, though: hospitable Mr. Christos isn't cut off from today!
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
Feyrouz
Lechmatzoun at its best!
"Feyrouz" Athens is one of the nicest restaurants to get the best street food, particularly the lechmatzouns, served in a gastronomic fashion...
by
Marilena
Salamanou
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