Big OliveMay 10, 20165 minThe Bathhouse of the WindsThe Bathhouse of the Winds is the only surviving hamam (Turkish bathhouse) in Athens and one of the few remnants of Ottoman times. Built...
Big OliveDec 17, 20153 minThe Russian church of AthensThe imposing Russian church is not only one of the oldest churches in Athens, but also one of the most fascinating. This historic...
Big OliveNov 5, 20155 minA little bit of Paris: Christ the Savior Church in AthensAgios Sostis Church is a very peculiar Christian temple located on the neighborhood of Neos Cosmos. On the church’s foundation stone it...
Big OliveJul 23, 20153 minA little bit of Paris: Beaux-Arts Classicism in AthensIris Movie Theater of the Athens Student Club (1926-1931) by Alexandros Nikoloudis. Image (c) ΠΟΦΠΑ. Athens has quite the stable of Beaux...
Big OliveApr 23, 20153 minOld brewery becomes Contemporary Art MuseumThe National Museum of Contemporary Art In 2000 The National Museum of Contemporary Art was officially given responsibility for the...
Big OliveJul 10, 20144 minNaturist Beaches in AthensWith the ever-growing popularity of nude beaches ardent naturists are being joined by more casual visitors daring to dress only in...
Big OliveMay 22, 20146 minThe Queen’s GardensThe National Garden Behind the Old Palace (Parliament Building), lies a 16-hectare (40-acre) park, cherished by all Athenians. Formerly...
Big OliveApr 17, 20145 minMuseums in AthensAthens is home to top-notch museums and historic sites. This list contains the most famous or well-regarded organizations. Click on the...
