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A Tour of Athens Walk, Feel, Breathe in the Hottest Tourist Spots in Athens PAGE 1 ATHENS SURVIVAL GUIDE athens survival guide 1 5 T H G L O B E L I C S I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E A Tour of Athens Walk, feel, breathe in the hottest tourist spots in Athens PAGE 1 ATHENS SURVIVAL GUIDE CONTENTS 02 NCSR Demokritos National Technical 04 University of Athens 06 Why Greece? 09 Usefull Information 12 City Discovery 16 Museums 21 Taste Experiences 25 Nightlife 29 What about a Small Excursion? PAGE 2 ATHENS SURVIVAL GUIDE Demokritos The National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos” (NCSR “Demokritos”) is the largest multidisciplinary research center in Greece, with critical mass in expertise and infrastructure in the fields of Nanotechnology, Energy & Environment, Biosciences, Particle and Nuclear Science, Informatics and Telecommunications. The Center was inaugurated in 1961 In 1985, it was renamed as the National as a state-owned entity under the Center for Scientific Research name Nuclear Research Center “Demokritos” and became an “Demokritos”, following the operation autonomous Legal Entity of Public Law NCSR “Demokritos” has of the nuclear reactor research facility. and supervised by the General contributed significantly in many The development of the nuclear Secretariat for Research and Technology aspects, such as: reactor introduced a cutting-edge (GSRT), while preserving its The advancement and world- technology to Greece, signifying a administrative and financial wide recognition of the Hellenic major turning point in the independence. research activity; development of large-scale research NCSR “Demokritos” conducts world- The development, diffusion and infrastructures and the first step class basic and applied research for transfer of high quality know- towards the establishment of a advancing scientific knowledge and how to public and private national Research and Technology promoting technological development in sectors; policy. After 50 years of operation, selected areas of national socio- The reversal of high-caliber “Demokritos” remains a point of economic interest. The Center also plays scientific brain drain; reference as a successful example of a an important role in education and The provision of highly qualified multidisciplinary research center in professional training. Its unique research personnel to the Greek Greece. infrastructure is used for high technology academic community as well as services to the Industry and the Society. to the Greek Industry Organizational Structure Institutes Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications Institute of Biosciences and Applications Institute for Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety Institute for Advanced Materials, Physicochemical Processes, The Center hosts a number of large scale research infrastructures and Nanotechnology & Microsystems unique facilities and laboratories including: Institute for Nuclear and Particle Nuclear Reactor Solar and other Energy Systems Physics Tandem Accelerator Karyotype analysis, and many more. Dioxine Analysis Laboratory PAGE 3 ATHENS SURVIVAL GUIDE NCSR “Demokritos” is the venue of the 15th Globelics International Conference The NCSR “Demokritos” also It is situated in Agia Paraskevi, a has a fully equipped Congress very pleasant suburb at the Center comprising of rooms, foothills of mount Hymettus, 10 lounges, exhibition spaces, and km from the center of Athens Patr. Gregoriou E' & auditoriums. The Congress and just 10 minutes from Center provides hospitality Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. 27, Neapoleos str., facilities, spacious parking areas, ATMs for banking 153 41, Agia transactions, as well as Paraskevi, Greece specialised security personnel. PAGE 4 ATHENS SURVIVAL GUIDE National Technical University of Athens In Greek, NTUA is called "Ethnicon Metsovion Polytechnion". It was named "Metsovion" to honor the donors and benefactors Nikolaos Stournaris, Eleni Tositsa, Michail Tositsas and Georgios Averof, all from Metsovo, a small town in the region of Epirus. Founded in 1837, almost at the same time as the modern Greek state, NTUA is the oldest Technical University in Greece. Initially established by a royal decree "on architectural education", it was a technical school operating on Sundays and holidays which offered courses to those desiring to master in architecture. Its popularity led to the extension of courses and by spring 1840 it begun its operation as a regular day school in a building on Piraeus street. The urgent needs for infrastructure to support the ambitious plans of the school led to the 1871 transfer to new buildings on the Patission Street Complex. The construction of the new buildings was initially supported by Nikolaos Stournaris. The final major reform of the organisation and administration of NTUA took place in 1917. The "Ethnicon Metsovion Politechnion" Q S W O R L D U N I V E R S I T I E S established five high level R A N K I N G 2 0 1 6 engineering schools: Civil, Choosing "Prometheus Mechanical & Electrical, bringing the fire from the Architecture, Chemical and Surveying. Many subsequent gods to the mankind", as changes since 1917, have led to 67th its symbol, NTUA never its current form: a prestigious PLACE WORLDWIDE University of Science and AMONG TECHNOLOGICAL loses sight of the real Technology, with eight UNIVERSITIES human needs and Engineering Schools and a ninth School of Applied Mathematical dimensions. and Physical Sciences. PAGE 5 ATHENS SURVIVAL GUIDE NTUA operates as a State University and is structured according to the continental European system for training engineers, with an emphasis on solid background. Schools The duration of courses is 9 five years, which leads, after The 15th Globelics the acquisition of 300 Conference will Departments credits, to a Diploma, 40 equivalent to a Master level be hosted by the 194 Laboratories degree. The prestigious Laboratory of Industrial work of NTUA and its and Energy Economics Faculty Members international reputation can 512 be attributed to its well- (LIEE) in cooperation External Collaborators organized educational and with the Institute of 4090 research system, the quality Communications and Students of its staff and students, and 24M the adequacy of its technical Computer Systems infrastructure. 300M m2 of Installations (ICCS) at NTUA School of Chemical Engineering School of Civil Engineering School of Civil Engineering School of Mechanical Engineering School of Electrical & Computer Engineering School of Architecture School of Naval architecture & Marine Engineering School of Applied Mathematical & Physical Sciences School of Rural & Surveying Engineering School of Mining & Metallurgical Engineering PAGE 6 ATHENS SURVIVAL GUIDE From the 1960's NTUA is continuously expanding at the Zografou Campus, where eight of the nine Schools are located. The School of Architecture remains at Patission complex. Zografou Campus For more info: www.ntua.gr Zografou Campus Patission Complex NTUA Call Center 9, Iroon Polytechniou str. 35, Stournari 210-772-1000 Zografou 157 80 Athens 106 82 (7:30 - 15:00) Greece Greece Why Greece? Greece, or Elláda as it is known in greek, is one of the most historically rich countries in Europe. Today, it is a modern European country inside the European Union, with a population estimated at just over 11 million people. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki. The official language is Greek, which is spoken by the vast majority of the population. The most common foreign languages Greeks learn are English, German, French, and Russian. English is widely spoken by the younger population, particularly in affluent areas and tourist destinations. PAGE 7 ATHENS SURVIVAL GUIDE Greeks are inherently proud of their cultural heritage, which dates back Becoming familiar thousands of years. The Minoan with Greek culture civilization which flourished on the 6000 will take time and island of Crete circa 3650 BC is Islands considered as one of the earliest considerable effort, civilizations of its kind. Greece is more than considered to be the cradle of Western depending on the civilization, the birthplace of democracy, 200 Western philosophy, literature, drama, expat’s country of islands are currently historiography, and the Olympic Games. origin. inhabited It was also a major scientific hub, with major contributions to mathematics, The relaxed attitude 80% physics, medicine, linguistics, and of the Greeks applies mountains or hills various other fields. Today, Greek literature and theatre are still advanced, to every area of life. although most works are not well known outside the country. Etiquette and customs Did you know? In Greece, people Greeks are known for their celebrate the “name During a meal, table manners are hospitality and laid-back attitude, day” of the saint who almost universally casual. Expect two elements which are crucial in bears their name. many discussions to happen order to understand their etiquette around the dinner table because and customs. When meeting meal times are social occasions someone for the first time, it is In general, Greeks will often intrude for the Greeks. Refusing food is customary to either allow someone on your personal space or ask considered impolite. If you to introduce you or state your name. questions that might be considered absolutely have to refuse for one Shaking hands firmly is the most too personal in other cultures. Such reason or another, try to explain appropriate greeting during a first actions are not meant as why and the host will meeting. Good friends and people disrespectful. On the contrary,
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