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VERGETIS | CLOTHING SEPTEMBER | CLOTHING EL GRECO | SHOES STORE THE OPTICIANS | VIEW THE WORLD THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES
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CLOTHING VERGETIS
Vergetis Clothing has dressed men of all ages with high quality greek brands since 1968. Although housed in a historical building of 200 years old, Vergetis follows the latest fashion trends offering affordable clothes without sacrificing their quality. Find here your favourite outfit and create your timeless style!
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400 m / PANEPISTIMIO METRO LINE 2
/ 10 Kolokotroni St. - Athens / t: +30 210 32 36 116 / www.vergetisclothing.gr / fb: Vergetis Clothing| Shop / insta: vergetisclothing
CLOTHING SEPTEMBER
In the heart of Athens, there is a small shop with a happy mood, full of surprises by Greek designers - and not only. A colorful note in the grey cityspace, just like September in autumn. Clothes and accessories with a special character, that will touch even the most demanding amateurs of style.
600 m / MONASTIRAKI ISAP LINE 1 / METRO LINE 3
/ 16 Apollonos & 1 Patroou St. - Athens / t: +30 210 32 34 891 / fb: September
SHOES STORE EL GRECO
“El Greco” has been based in Athens since 1984, making handcrafted leather sandals that satisfy all female tastes without sacrificing your comfort. This greek brand combines sustainability with style, filling your sunny days with colour. Take a traditional souvenir that will remind you of your visit to Greece!
/ 364 Patission St. - Athens / t: +30 210 20 23 635 / www.elgrecoshoes.com / fb: El Greco Handcrafted Leather Goods / insta: elgrecoshoes
VIEW THE WORLD THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES THE OPTICIANS
The harsh glare of the Hawaiian sun is what inspired Maui Jim to design a lens that not only shields the eye, but also improves the colour, clarity, and dettail of the world around. Designed with your comfort in mind, the PolarizedPlus2® technology reduces the impact of the sun’s harsh glare while offering relief from a number of long-term health risks. With lens materials and colours for every condition, the view’s better from here!
/ 18 Valaoritou St. - Syntagma / t: +30 210 95 60 369 / https://theopticians.gr/ / fb: THEOPTICIANS.GR
Are you an Acropolis foot lover? Prove it! Send a photo of yours in the most spectacular spot at “info@ ipolizei.gr”.
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TIPS FOR ACROPOLIS LOVERS
If you are walking from the Plaka, near the end of Adrianou street you will come to a small square, every inch of which has been taken over by fancy tourist restaurants and cafes. Hurry through it until you come face to face with Hadrian’s wall. You can’t miss it.
Don’t lose the chance to see the famous Tower of the Winds in Plaka. This monument is located only a block up from Adrianou on Aeolou street and it is a part of the ancient Roman Agora. It was believed to be a place of great magic, but, in fact, it was a meteorological station from the first century, built by the Syrian Astronomer Andronikos Kyrrhestes.
In Koukaki, do not miss the chance to walk through Tsami Karatasou Street and admire the neoclassical mansions. One will surely stand out from the rest; it is the home of artist Margarita Theodorakis, daughter of Zorba the Greek composer, Mikis Theodorakis.
Monastiraki, Plaka and Koukaki are Acropolis’ best friends. From special points of those neighbourhoods you can see the famous Athenian hill with Parthenon, shining like a rare stone in the night.
But, the value of those blocks does not only to have with the historical monument. Quality, smiley faces and a variety of choices have led those spots in the city to be the most famous not only for tourists and visitors, but also for Greeks and Athenians.
People who came to shop, to drink coffee or to eat the best souvlaki in Athens are exactly in front of your eyes. Ice cream and frozen yogurt shops, as well as fresh juice points, are always in fashion and offer a great break for the “hard walkers” of the city.
Monastiraki for ever! Monastiraki means in greek the little church and is worldwide known for its flea market. It is a major tourist attraction in Athens for bargain shopping. Enjoy the African parties in the square with their traditional instruments giving a rhythm in everyone’s steps. Enjoy, as well, the surprises! History is written here in every corner. Keep your eyes open, because this very history is more interesting than its museum edition.
Plaka, the Queen of Athens Stairs, cats, old, greek-style cafes, the best selfies ever and, above all, this light form the sky which fits so much with the white houses. Plaka was always synonymous with Athens by itself. Walk around the shops and tavernas, smell the pink and red flowers from the yards of the old Athenian who still live there and feel like you are in any greek island. Oh, this is happiness.
Koukaki, you, super star… Creative, youthful and hippie Koukaki captures, and not without reason, the attention of all! Bars and restaurant masterpieces, small galleries and streets to walk like a hero of a romantic greek movie. Modern, but still traditional, this aristocratically minimal neighbourhood of Athens is maybe the reason why you fell in love with this city.
