Exarcheia and Omonia are among Athens’ oldest, most well-worn districts. Though neither qualifies as beautiful, both are steeped in history, some of it quite recent. In 1973, the Polytechnic student uprising in Exarcheia was crushed by the junta, but it did eventually lead to the fall of the hated military dictatorship. The students left behind a neighbourhood full of cafés alive with political debate; this is also the best place to hear rembetika, the gritty Greek blues. Below Exarcheia is seedy, clamorous Omonia, and just beyond is the colourful marketplace district.
-
Polis Grand Hotel, is situated in the heart of Athens, near Syntagma Square and Omonoia Square, in one of the most central spots of the town, with the major sights and public transfers within easy reach. Relax in the comfortable and cozy rooms or enjoy a chess game at the hotel lounge. Admire the works of art, taste delicious Mediterranean food and enjoy the spectacular view of the city from the Hotel’s Roof Garden, with the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill on the background.
Advertisement
-
-
Annaar's DC Guide
queen1
-
carolsch's Dublin guide
carols
-
Londona
ainars
-
Lynn's Barcelona guide
jt11v0
-
Venice guide
emmanu
-
-
-
tomvaughan's New York guide
tomvau
-
The Big Fat Greek Wedding
jwarla
-
JB Rome guide
baars0
-
Emily's Guided London
emijas
-
-
Athens CarnivalFebruary and March are carnival months in Athens. Numerous events, both traditional and modern, celebrate the different regions of Greece and the city of Athens itself. Read more
-
Synch FestivalGreek electronic fiesta Synch mixes live music, interactive media and art installations at the Benaki Museum and nearby Technopolis. Read more
-
European Music DayEach summer solstice, members of the European Music Day network (aka Fête Européenne de la Musique) organise free concerts all around their cities. Athens stretches the event to cover three days,... Read more
-
Rockwave FestivalThe Rockwave Festival at Terra Vibe in Athens is the best annual music event in Greece. Headliners in 2008 are Judas Priest, The Offspring and Manu Chao. Read more
![[+]](/images/button-addtoguide.gif)
symbol, to start adding attractions to your
tailor-made travel guide.
