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The stretch of this street from the Thissio metro to Hadrian’s Library offers a wonderful view of the ancient Agora and Acropolis.
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One of the best-established of the cluster of Psiri galleries, Artio is known for promoting the work of cutting-edge conceptual artists.
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This conservatory, named after Greece’s native daughter, hosts the annual international Maria Callas Grand Prix opera competition. Sunday breakfast in the courtyard is accompanied by opera records.
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In a Neo-Classical town house overlooking Keramikos, four large exhibition rooms display Islamic ceramics, metalwork, woodcarvings, glassware and textiles.
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One of Athens’ premiere galleries, Bernier/Eliades exhibits more international artists than any other in Athens, plus top Greek artists.
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This great outdoor cinema frequently shows black-and-white classics and foreign films (in the original and subtitled in Greek); the Athens News has listings.
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Before World War II, this area was the centre of Athens’ thriving Jewish community. The synagogue is the oldest in Athens. Across the street, Beth-Salom Synagogue is now Athens’ main community synagogue.
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Great bunches of colourful flowers sold around the church of St Irene. A good place to take pictures.
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Lined with cafés, bars and hipsters, this street feels both old-world and fresh, and bustles day and night.
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Quintessential Psiri: the square is surrounded by hip bars, old-fashioned tavernas, and dirt-cheap student hangouts.
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