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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52 Hidden Gems

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?

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Dimitris

Hall

May 14, 2025

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 (?)...

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Art & culture

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Dimitris

Hall

May 14, 2025

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.

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Relaxing

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Dimitris

Hall

May 14, 2025

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.

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Cinema

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Dimitris

Hall

May 10, 2025

Hyper Hypo Bookstore

Bookworms' heaven!

They run a busy schedule of publication-related talks, readings, performances, and exhibitions in their project space every year.

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Art & culture
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Asimina

Mitrothanasi

May 2, 2025

REDY

Not your typical gift shop

Famous Greek designers create new posters, calendars, agendas, magazines, and books with interesting visuals and content every season. 

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Shopping

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Asimina

Mitrothanasi

May 2, 2025

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