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The Bathhouse of the Winds
The Bathhouse of the Winds is the only surviving hamam (Turkish bathhouse) in Athens and one of the few remnants of Ottoman times. Built...
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Big Olive
- Dec 17, 2015
- 3 min
The Russian church of Athens
The imposing Russian church is not only one of the oldest churches in Athens, but also one of the most fascinating. This historic...
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- Nov 5, 2015
- 5 min
A little bit of Paris: Christ the Savior Church in Athens
Agios Sostis Church is a very peculiar Christian temple located on the neighborhood of Neos Cosmos. On the church’s foundation stone it...
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- Jul 23, 2015
- 3 min
A little bit of Paris: Beaux-Arts Classicism in Athens
Iris Movie Theater of the Athens Student Club (1926-1931) by Alexandros Nikoloudis. Image (c) ΠΟΦΠΑ. Athens has quite the stable of Beaux...
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- Apr 23, 2015
- 3 min
Old brewery becomes Contemporary Art Museum
The National Museum of Contemporary Art In 2000 The National Museum of Contemporary Art was officially given responsibility for the...
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- Jul 10, 2014
- 4 min
Naturist Beaches in Athens
With the ever-growing popularity of nude beaches ardent naturists are being joined by more casual visitors daring to dress only in...
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- May 22, 2014
- 6 min
The Queen’s Gardens
The National Garden Behind the Old Palace (Parliament Building), lies a 16-hectare (40-acre) park, cherished by all Athenians. Formerly...
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- Apr 17, 2014
- 5 min
Museums in Athens
Athens is home to top-notch museums and historic sites. This list contains the most famous or well-regarded organizations. Click on the...
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