The Scoop on Pangrati’s much-loved ice-creamery: Maraboo
A Real Cream come True: In hipsteria lane, on Archelaou, Vicky and Igor’s cool little, ice-cream shop keeps it real. They bring their gelato expertise ...
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Calling All Urban Gardeners!
If you've got a green thumb, this might be the time to flaunt it and win...
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Hotel Grande Bretagne’s history intricately interw...
Athenians toast their Grande Dame as the Hotel Grande Bretagne commemo...
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2024 Athens and Epidaurus Festival Must-See Highlights
Now in its 69th year, the Athens Epidaurus Festival is one of the oldest continuously running festivals in Europe, transforming Athens’ ancient and modern architectural heritage into majestic performance venues. Throughout its storied history, the Festival has welcomed some of the greatest music, dance, and theatre artists of the intern...
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Join our speakers for an engaging conversation at the Athens Literary Salon in Plaka on May 28!
Athens Insider is pleased to present our exciting line-up of speakers at the Athens Literary Salon as part of the Athens City Festival on May 28 at the University of Athens Museum in Plaka. Our literary panel will discuss a wide range of subjects – conservation, history, poetry and Greek folk music - while underpinning their deep connect...
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A Celebration of Culture, Creativity and Community: This is Athens-City Festival 2024
The electrifying This is Athens City Festival kicks off on May 1 and keeps the party going all the way until June 2. This isn't just an event; it's a movement. A gathering of like-minded souls coming together to celebrate diversity and the rich tapestry of our Athenian community. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the This is Athens C...
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The Athens Singers perform Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor
What to expect: The Athens Singers perform Cherubini's Requiem in C Minor at the War Museum Amphitheatre, conveniently located near the Evangelismos Metro Station. The Requiem in C Minor is a dramatic and moving work composed in 1815. Admired by composers such as Beethoven, Schumann and Berlioz, it was considered to be a masterpiece of its kind. A ...
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Get your festival pass for WOW – Women of the World Athens 2024
WOW is a vibrant, colourful, bold, fun, and fearless festival celebration of women, girls, trans and non-binary communities, connecting Athens to other women and girls across the globe as part of the WOW – Women of the World family. Following the positive response to last year’s inaugural WOW Athens, which was warmly received by the public ...
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An Exarcheia resident shares her insider secrets
Exarcheia, the animated and graffiti-soaked neighbourhood in the heart of Athens can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Small business owner Lina Damianidou gives us a look into her Athens, her Nook, a vintage boutique with a curated repertoire of handmade & reworked objects. What do you do? With sustainability and ci...
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Wild Poppies: A convivial Asian dining experience
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Athens, in a Stadiou arcade (stoa), Wild Poppies emerges as a beacon of pulsating musical delight, drawing both locals and travellers alike. Its vivdly-hued, inviting ambiance, bathed in blood reds and verdant greens, sets the scene for an exquisite pan-Asian dining experience. [gallery ids="121...
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Art Athina celebrates 3 decades of Creative Reflection
WHAT: Join in a four-day celebration of the city’s artistic renaissance as Art-Athina 2024 opens its doors at the Zappeion from 19 to 23 September. Not just another art fair, this sophisticated highlight of the Athenian art calendar brings together the most influential local galleries and international exhibitors under the one roof and should not b...
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140 Women Ceramicists showcase their Creations in Clay
Starting March 8th, the Mon Coin Studio in Monastiraki opens their next major exhibition entitled “Women Ceramic Artists of Greece”. This exhibition celebrates talented women ceramicists in Greece, combining the time-honored tradition of pottery and the dynamics of contemporary creation. 14...
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