Art & Culture in Athens
Explore the rich art and culture scene of Athens. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Admire the Statues of Zappeion Garden or explore the city’s ancient history in Akadimia Platonos, one of Athens’ oldest neighborhoods. Discover these and many more local gems for an unforgettable experience in Athens.
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Shedia
Human is the answer
Shedia is heavily focused on sustainability and inclusivity: pets have their own menu, the menu is also offered in Braille, and the oil used is produced by the Niarchos park trees and then recycled.
By
Zoe
Tziakou
KAFAO
Street art everywhere
We call these boxes KAFAO (ΚΑΦΑΟ in Greek) and they are basically the Greekized pronunciation of the German acronym KV (Ka-Fau)...
By
Andreas
Papadopoulos
The Oldest Apartment Building?
Thirst for life
I can't decide what I like more about this spot - the presence of Athens' oldest apartment building or the decrepit Coca Cola ad next to it?
By
Dimitris
Hall
IWATSU Japan
A sign from a different (?) time
There's this rusty old ad on the side of a building in Athens reading "IWATSU Japan". It has a rotary dial telephone on it. How times change (?)...
By
Dimitris
Hall
Stenopos Kollytos
2nd cen. AD Roman mosaic
"Stenopos Kollytos" used to be a central district in Ancient Athens. Today, this conspicuous Roman mosaic is one of the few surviving traces of it.
By
Dimitris
Hall
Eugenides Digital Planetarium
Across the universe
The "Eugenides Digital Planetarium" (est. 2003) in Athens is a fantastic place to get to enjoy an educational spectacle! I have so many memories from here.
By
Dimitris
Hall
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