Athens, a city of nearly four million people, hides the following spots that if seen and enjoyed properly, offer calmness and beauty at its best, according to greekreporter.com:
Anafiotika
If you cherish the Aegean wind or the white-washed buildings decorated with colorful Mediterranean flowers, then Anafiotika is the place you need to visit.
It is like being in Cyclades islands without actually being there — Anafiotika offers the best island-like experience right in the middle of the Greek capital.
Full of wonderful corners, benches and steps, you will find yourself transported to a different world, just a few hundreds of meters away from the busy Athenian center.
Peiraiki
Beginning from the edge of Peiraki and going all the way up to Castella’s hill, this path will give you a sensation of calmness and beauty.
With a background comprised by the rocks of Peiraiki and the yachts of Zea’s marina, an evening stroll at Peiraki promises to make you want to visit it again.
Psyrri
Full of life when the sun sets, Psyrri is the place-to-be if you like small traditional and alternative bars, pubs and wine-taverns — all which will definitely make you fall in love with the Athenian style.
Students, musicians, locals and tourists, all blend together creating a mesmerizing buzz of quality night-life.
Zappeio – National Garden
Perfect for couples of families with children and dogs, the path that connects the national garden with Zappeio promises to give you the impression that you are far away in the woods and not just a few meters from Athens’ main square and Parliament building.
Ponds, flowers and birds all blend together to offer a true escape from the busy every-day life of the Metropolis.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
One of the new must-see places of Athens is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. A donation from the homonym foundation, SNFCC offers one of the best paths to take a walk, right next to the man-made canal and between the countless plants of the Mediterranean garden that surrounds.
If you have the time to spend some time at the cultural center, SNFCC offers many events for special artistic presentations, performances, and cultural entertainment for every age.
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