Athens Protasis Jewellery shop
Athens Protasis Jewellery shop
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Neighborhood: Plaka
Due to its proximity to the Acropolis, Plaka remains the area where the majority of foreign visitors stay and play. Its attractive features include small squares, some notable museums and the beautiful Mitropolis cathedral, as well as a host of places to stay, eat and drink. Its pedestrian zones make it a pleasant place to escape from the city’s notorious traffic. Adrianou and Kidathineon Streets contain a number of souvenir shops, offering classier items than you will find in the Flea Market. The most rewarding section to explore is the upper reaches towards the Acropolis itself, where many old stone houses with tiled roofs have survived. Up here you can find leafier corners and the odd quaint taverna with unobstructed views of the ancient rock.
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- Akropoli • 6 min walk
- Syntagma • 8 min walk
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Venture17299394860
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
I came from Turkey as a tourist and there was a shop in Santorini where they treated me racistly. I liked the bracelets and approached the table in front of the shop to look at it and while I was looking, a thin and big-eyed woman came from inside and smiled and asked in English “Are you from Spain?” I smiled and said in English “No, from Turkey”. Then she said in Turkish “Oh Goodbye”. She turned around and walked away towards the shop. A racist fanatic shop that separates people according to their nationality in a touristic place. How pathetic. What a shame. There were dozens of people from different nationalities, I hope they don’t see this racist attitude of yours. I will never go to Greece and Santorini and I will not recommend it to anyone because of your racist attitude in the face of the smiling faces of our Greek tour guides. Your behavior created a terrible impression. I hope good people do not come across your racist shop. Anyone who is against all kinds of racism will not go to your shop either.
Written July 31, 2024
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GrandTour63886428019
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
when you enter the store, you just want to buy the whole store. The bracelets are pretty and the colors are amazing. The thing is to put it yourself. You need to find a way to be easier to put the bracelet people themselves. uffff it's annoying.
Written September 23, 2023
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Alice H
4 contributions
Aug 2013
I bought some bracelets which they claim to be made from "volcanic rocks" from the shop. They cost 15e each and I bought 3 in total: one for myself and 2 as gifts. I wore mine right after I bought it and 4 days after, the paint on the beads started to come off!! Turns out it is not made from "volcanic rocks" after all!!! I hate dishonest shops and felt so cheated. I can't even give the other 2 out now knowing that they are just some plastic black beads with textured paint on top. Im so upset that i feel the need to inform tourists... DO NOT BUY from that shop! It might look legit but it is honestly just a big tourist trap..
Written August 9, 2013
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Ago C
Ericeira, Portugal6 contributions
Jun 2017 • Business
I bought a necklace with so-called "agate" stones in their shop in Plaka, Athens. I was assure the stones and materials used were of the highest quality by the sales clerk.
After the first time my wife wore the necklace, the dye came off on her white shirt. See attached picture for the end result.
Clearly, they're selling cheap, dyed stones at a substantial markup trying to trick unsuspecting visitors.
Beware!
After the first time my wife wore the necklace, the dye came off on her white shirt. See attached picture for the end result.
Clearly, they're selling cheap, dyed stones at a substantial markup trying to trick unsuspecting visitors.
Beware!
Written June 30, 2017
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johny
new york24 contributions
Sep 2012 • Solo
Very bad and cheap things that are presented in a way that deceive for very good design pieces at low prices. Even 10 euros is a lot for something that worths nothing. That is how I see it.
Written October 18, 2012
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Ria V
Orange, CA699 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Just bought a necklace to give as gift, we were told they’re natural colored stones. Well they are NOT natural colored stones. Either they are color enhanced or the “stones” are painted over.
BUYERS BEWARE!!!
BUYERS BEWARE!!!
Written June 17, 2018
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alexander12344556
London, UK2 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
worst shopping experience ever...
we were in one of their shops...my god!!
i can understand greek and i could understand them, they were in contact, propably with the owner...
he was pushing them obviously to raise their sales.
than the sales person came to us (we were browsing in the mean time), pointed to us the most expensive item, which was bulls.... by the way, started forcing us to buy it, than insaulted us..
anyway, i didnt like anything
we discussed it with other people, that were with us and they said , they bought from them some jewelery, very cheap but the quality is awfull..
we were in one of their shops...my god!!
i can understand greek and i could understand them, they were in contact, propably with the owner...
he was pushing them obviously to raise their sales.
than the sales person came to us (we were browsing in the mean time), pointed to us the most expensive item, which was bulls.... by the way, started forcing us to buy it, than insaulted us..
anyway, i didnt like anything
we discussed it with other people, that were with us and they said , they bought from them some jewelery, very cheap but the quality is awfull..
Written December 4, 2012
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Keakipooh
London, UK9 contributions
Dec 2012 • Friends
Athens Protasis is like a breath of fresh air when walking through plaka as you seem to come across the same very traditional merchandise again and again. the great thing about the shop is that you can buy a gift for someone which is classy and very reasonably priced which also says 'from Greece' in a very distinct way (i bought the bracelets that have the molten rock). Now i know my friends will wear them and not have to deal with a 'I love Greece' fridge magnet!!
Written December 29, 2012
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chepaddy
Edinburgh, UK7,135 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
Small jewellery store in Plaka area. All items are hand made, made from semi precious stones, coral or silver to name but a few materials.
The prices are extremely reasonable with turquoise or coral bracelets retailing from €7 upwards.
Very friendly service with no hard sell.
The prices are extremely reasonable with turquoise or coral bracelets retailing from €7 upwards.
Very friendly service with no hard sell.
Written April 19, 2012
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Helen
York, UK23 contributions
Jul 2020
I had a bad experience with this shop. I bought a necklace which was faded within a month. Although I returned it back they didn't exchange it and they refused to return my money back.
Written August 23, 2020
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Diana C
San Francisco, California
On Nov. 1st, 2018 i bought several small items from your store with this seemingly nice lady on her 60's such as key chains, metal letter openers etc. Most of it i paid in CASH. The only thing i paid with my credit card was a silver dangling earring which cost $18.28. My credit card has fraudulently charged for an extra $359.95.
What number should i call and the contact person to resolve this issue?
Written December 7, 2018
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