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Ciné Paris Plaka Kidathineon 20 CINÉ PARIS PLAKA KIDATHINEON 20 UPDATED: JULY 2019 Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Ciné Paris Plaka for your stay in Athens. You have chosen an apartment in the heart of Athens, in the old town of Plaka. In the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes, local ceramics and souvenirs. Sidewalk cafes and family-run taverns stay open until late, and Cine Paris (next door) shows classic movies al fresco. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give the small enclave a Greek-island vibe. Following is a small list of recommendations and useful information for you. It is by no means an exhaustive list as there are too many places to eat, drink and sight-see than we could possibly put down. Rather, this is a list of places that we enjoy and that our guests seem to like. We find that our guests like to discover things themselves. After all is that not a great part of the joy of traveling? To discover new experiences and places. We wish you a wonderful stay, and we hope you love Athens! __________________________________________________ The site to purchase tickets online for the Acropolis and slopes, The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Kerameikos, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Adrians Library and Aristotle's School is here https://etickets.tap.gr/ Once you access the site in the left-hand corner there are the letters EΛ|EN; click on the EN for English. MUSEUMS THE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Summer season hours (1/4 – 31/10) Winter season hours (1/11 – 31/3) Monday 8:00 - 16:00 Monday – Thursday 9:00 - 17:00 Tuesday – Sunday 8:00 – 20:00 Friday 9:00 - 22:00 Friday 8:00 a.m. – 22:00 Saturday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 20:00 last admission 30 minutes before closing time Closed: 1 January, Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday, 1 May, 25 and 26 December Good Friday: opens 12:00 to 18:00, Easter Saturday: opens 8:00 to 15:00 On August Full Moon and European Night of Museums, the Museum operates until midnight. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (24 & 31 December), the Museum opens from 9:00 to 15:00 Free entry: 6 March (In Memory of Melina Mercouri), 25 March, 18 May (International Museum Day) & October 28th https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en tickets: https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/content/hours-and-ticketing ______________________________________________________________________________ CINÉ PARIS PLAKA KIDATHINEON 20 NATIONAL ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, 44 Patission Street, Athens 106 82 Days & Hours of Operation: Monday: 13:00 – 20:00 Tuesday - Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00 The National Archaeological Museum is closed on: January 1st, March 25th, Orthodox Easter Sunday, May 1st and December 25th & 26th http://www.namuseum.gr/wellcome-en.html ________________________________________________________________________________ MUSEUM OF CYCLADIC ART, Neofitou Douka 4, Athens 106 74 Days & Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00 Thursday: 10:00 to 20:00 Sunday: 11:00 to 17:00 Tuesday: closed *Last Entrance: 15 minutes before the Museum closes. The Museum is closed: December 25-26, January 1, Clean Monday, March 25, Easter Sunday & Easter Monday, May 1, Holy Spirit Monday, August 15 https://cycladic.gr/en ________________________________________________________________________________ THE AGORA MUSEUM, 24 Adrianou Str, Athens 105 55 Days & Hours of Operation: 08:00 to 18:00 Holidays & closed dates: January 1st: closed, January 6th: 8:00-15:00, Clean Monday: 8:00-15:00, March 25th: closed, Good Friday: 12:00-17:00, Holy Saturday: 8:00-15:00, May 1st: closed, Easter Sunday: closed, Easter Monday: 8:00-20:00, Holy Spirit Day: 8:00-15:00, August 15th: 8:00-15:00, October 28th: 08.00-18.30, December 25th & 26th: closed. http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3290 ____________________________________________________________________________________ BENAKI MUSEUM OF GREEK CULTURE, 1 Koumbari St. & Vas. Sofias Ave., Athens 106 74 Days & Hours of Operation Wednesday & Friday: 10:00 - 18:00 Thursday & Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00 Closed on Monday and Tuesday https://www.benaki.gr/index.php?lang=en/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ BENAKI MUSEUM @ 138 PIREOS ST., 138 Pireos & Andronikou St., Athens 118 54 Days & Hours of Operation Thursday and Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 Friday and Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00 Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Also closed in August https://www.benaki.gr/index.php?lang=en CINÉ PARIS PLAKA KIDATHINEON 20 ____________________________________________________________________________________ BENAKI MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART, 22 Ag. Asomaton & 12 Dipilou St., Athens 105 53 Days & Hours of Operation Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday https://www.benaki.gr/index.php?lang=en _____________________________________________________________________________________ KOTSANAS MUSEUM OF ANCIENT GREEK TECHNOLOGY, Pindarou 6, Athens 106 71 Days & Hours of Operation Open 9:00 to 17:00 Monday to Sunday http://kotsanas.com/gb/index.php _____________________________________________________________________________________ ILIAS LALAOUNIS JEWELRY MUSEUM, Kallisperi 12 & Karyatidon Str., Acropolis 11742 Days & Hours of Operation Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Sunday: 11.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Mondays and National holidays the museum is closed. http://www.lalaounis-jewelrymuseum.gr/en/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ BYZANTINE AND CHRISTIAN MUSEUM, Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias 22, Athina 106 75 Days & Hours of Operation From January 7th to February 28th Monday: 08:30-15:30 Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday-Sunday: 08:30-15:30 Closed: 1st January, 25th March, Easter, 1st May, 25th-26th December, and Good Friday open: 12.00-17.00. http://www.byzantinemuseum.gr/en/ _____________________________________________________________________________________ JEWISH MUSEUM OF GREECE, Nikis 39, Athina 105 57 Days & Hours of Operation Monday to Friday: 9.00-14.30 Sundays: 10.00-14.00 Saturdays: closed https://www.jewishmuseum.gr/en/ CINÉ PARIS PLAKA KIDATHINEON 20 EATERIES & WINE BARS & BARS “ATTIKOS” – RESTAURANT A very popular Athenian restaurant with delicious food and breathtaking view, WITH A VIEW Attikon is a great choice. A reservation is highly recommended. Twelve minutes on foot from Cine Paris Plaka. \ 7, Garivaldi str., Athens 117 42., tel. +302102109215256 LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/exCws9vRfar “EAT AT MILTON’S” – A classic restaurant, with signature dishes from a well-known chef, situated in SIGNATURE DISHES the heart of Plaka, a lovely stop for lunch or dinner. Address: Adrianou 91, Athina 105 56, tel. +30210 324 9129 LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/iAK5tbQH6CTEBjyEA “AVOCADO” – ORGANIC A small yet very popular vegetarian lunch place with delicious sandwiches and LUNCH organic options. Address: Nikis 30, Athina 105 57, tel. + 30210 323 7878 LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/gLvw2k7hGjVMtTc36 “ASPRO ALOGO” An easy & authentic Greek tavern, around the corner from Kidathineon street. (WHITE HORSE) Address: Apollonos, Athina 105 57, tel. +30210 322 0551 https://goo.gl/maps/9StgrJZtFepVb4YV7 “SENSE” RESTAURANT WITH A wonderful view and selection of gourmet dishes, this restaurant is an A VIEW – IN ATHENSWAS excellent choice. Two minutes on foot from Cine Paris Plaka. HOTEL Address: 5, Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 117 42. tel. +302109249954 LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/j4YMTmtjtfDvNzRBA “SAITA” – CLASSIC AND BEST A few steps from Cine Paris Plaka, this original and every-dish delicious Greek IN THE AREA food on Kidathineon is the best choice. Address: 20, Kidathineon str. (across Church), Athens 10558 +30210 3226671 LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/VjX3jfYdbzN5cEYM9 “DIPORTO” - SECRET You walk down the steps of one of the two doors this basement restaurant UNDERGROUND TAVERN has, find a table and sit down. If there are no empty tables just join someone! Open until 19:00 daily, closed on Sunday. Corner of Sokratous & Theatrou. LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/5HuAf5m9LmeHT9oj6 “ERGON” – GREEK FOOD This is the first foodie – hotel in Athens from the Greek brand ERGON. A FROM GREEK PRODUCTS wonderful experience to purchase products from the super market from the foyer; one can also enjoy a wonderful meal at the surrounding tables. Address: Mitropoleos 23, Athina 105 63, tel. +30210 010 9090 LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/enGyeLFjQ2itmzTx9 CINÉ PARIS PLAKA KIDATHINEON 20 “TZITZIKAS & MERMIGAS” This restaurant is loved by many Athenians, with a great selection of Greek (CICADA & ANT) – GREEK dishes with a twist. FOOD Address: Mitropoleos 12, Athina 105 63, tel. +30210 324 7607 LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/QDEHYtE78MfEeqzj9 SCHOLARHIO – GREEK A classic Greek tavern with great food in the heart of Plaka. CLASSIC Address: Tripodon 14, Athina 105 56, tel. +30210 324 7605 LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/8r6ut4SvqoJ3QMox8 “ESTRELLA” – BREAKFAST & Estrella is ideal for breakfast or brunch. BRUNCH Address: Romvis 24Α, Athina 105 62, tel. +30210 321 8000 LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/25vFZfX5CKv9eDZE6 “AGLIO OLIO E Hand-made pasta, great wines and low lighting are one of the few features of PEPERCOCINO” – ITALIAN this local authentic Italian restaurant near the Acropolis Museum Address: 13, Porinou str., Athens, tel. +302109211801 LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/8LiGj48K5xq “ROYAL INDIAN CHEF”
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