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Inside Background
Architecture 
        Well, what can one say about "architecture in Athens"? Just from the...
Last edited: July 28, 2009
Culture 
     The people are very proud of their cultural heritage and their part in...
Last edited: July 01, 2008
Health & Safety 
Most areas in Athens are safe for walking even in late hours.   A good place to...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Psiri area The alternative of Plaka This is a picturesque area in the centre of...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Travel Guides recommended for Athens visitors: “Lonely Planet Best of Athens...
Last edited: July 24, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Athens is one of those cities that are enjoyable to travel to no matter what...
Last edited: September 15, 2006
Athens metro 
ATHENS METRO Open museums or metro stations? The Athens metro is new, since...
Last edited: June 17, 2006
Athens sights unknown to most visitors 
The other face of the athenian sights The Roman and the Ottoman monuments of...
Last edited: August 27, 2008
Introduction 
In its heyday, Athens represented the center of culture, and the many ruins...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
Places with free Wifi 
Consitution Square - Free Wifi area All starbucks cafes Plateia Vathis area All...
Last edited: April 02, 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
You will probably land in Athens International Airport (ATH) if you're flying...
Last edited: October 07, 2007
Getting Around 
Once you've been in Athens for a couple of days you will begin to embrace the...
Last edited: May 22, 2006
Public Transportation 
THIS ARTICLE HAS TO BE UPDATED REGARDING TICKETING PRICES, PLEASE REFER TO THE...
Last edited: September 26, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Once you've been in Athens for a couple of days you will begin to embrace the...
Last edited: December 01, 2009
Airport dining 
Olive Tree Restaurant, Athens airport A reasonable selection of dishes that are...
Last edited: September 03, 2009
Metro System 
The Metro system in Athens is very easy, clean and good to get around with...
Last edited: November 22, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
Museums Athens has over 50 main museums...the most famous of these are...
Last edited: September 11, 2008
Nightlife 
Athens has a variety of famous clubs, most of them are located at the beach...
Last edited: November 07, 2007
Shopping 
Athens is a city of many contradictions. There is the glitzy shopping area...
Last edited: May 29, 2008
An Evening Adventure... 
Just 10 minutes and a 15 euro cab drive from the Plaka is the area known a...
Last edited: October 11, 2009
Athens with kids 
Travelling with kids is different than travelling with your life companion only...
Last edited: October 05, 2009
Google maps: Attractions and Walk paths 
This is a set of Google Maps that you may want to check regarding your Athens...
Last edited: September 24, 2009
Local Walks 
Athens is a walking city. So, get your comfy shoes and go for it. During the...
Last edited: November 02, 2009
Athens Walking Tours 
We found a recommendation for Athens Walking Tours by exploring visitor...
Last edited: September 25, 2009
Ermou Street 
Ermou Street is the major commercial road of Athens, found right in the centre...
Last edited: July 11, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Athens has a variety of good restaurants. They can be found in places where the...
Last edited: June 30, 2009
Cheap Eats 
Souvlaki Sometimes known as "Greek hamburger," Souvlaki is a ground meat...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Outdoor Dining 
  Sholarhio Ouzeri Kouklis (since 1935), Ttipodon 14 Street, Plaka is a great...
Last edited: November 04, 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
Athens is a city where gourmet restaurants can be found almost in every...
Last edited: August 15, 2006
Dining outdoors 
Wabi Lounge -Mezes Restaurant Located in the north part of Kifisia, called...
Last edited: August 04, 2009
Great Restaurants in Athens 
Eat at God's Restaurant, just a few blocks south of the Acropolis (on the other...
Last edited: June 30, 2009
Minims 
Minims is an excellent new bistrot in the heart of Athens just right outside...
Last edited: April 14, 2009
Sushi Restaurants 
Froyd Oriental - Kolonaki Area, Athens Kikoo - Kolonaki area, Athens Lagonissi...
Last edited: March 02, 2009
Ta Kioupia 
TA KIOUPIA restaurant,  Is maybe the best example of greek modern food...
Last edited: January 08, 2009
The Ant and the Cricket 
Known in Greek as Tzitzikas kai Mermigas  This restaurant is part of a very...
Last edited: August 29, 2009
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Inside Greece: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Greece is one of about 30 European countries that uses the Euro as currency...
Last edited: September 13, 2009
Emergencies 
General Emergency number in Greece is 112. This number can be called when faced...
Last edited: March 15, 2008
Important Phrases 
The bill please - To logariasmo parakalo Where is .... this (address, monument...
Last edited: August 21, 2009
Telephones 
Phone cards can be purchased from small shops in every city, as well as street...
Last edited: June 16, 2006
Tipping & Etiquette 
Most of the Greek hotel stays include breakfast (BB) and fewer of them...
Last edited: November 10, 2009
Athens airport transportation 
There are several options for getting from the Athens airport to downtown but...
Last edited: March 29, 2009
Before posting - help us to help you 
Before actually posting on the forums there are a few things that really help...
Last edited: October 31, 2009
Driving in Greece 
This “inside page” is not designed to be critical of Greece or the Greeks.  It...
Last edited: November 11, 2009
Electricity in Hotels 
In most Greek hotels, you must insert your room key into a slot by the door to...
Last edited: December 16, 2007
How to: Ferry trips in the islands 
Many people do an island hopping during their trip in Greece. Ferry trip is a...
Last edited: October 19, 2009
Pharmacies 
Pharmacies in Greece have different opening hours to some other countries...
Last edited: March 20, 2009
Planning your trip to greece 
Greece is a country with thousands of years of culture. Before you decide where...
Last edited: June 11, 2007
Plumbing in Greece 
One of the commonest questions first-time visitors to Greece ask is “is it true...
Last edited: March 20, 2009
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