Ταξιδιωτικός οδηγός του/της Keramos Athens
Γειτονιές
Keramikos (or as erroneously written very often, Kerameikos) is named after Keramos, son of Dionysos and Ariadne, hero of the potters. Potters always lived in the area, in the banks of the Eridanos river that used to be there, along with the cemetery of ancient Athens.
The English word "ceramic" is derived from Keramikos area and was used continuously for burials from the twelfth century BC for a thousand years. Numerous funerary sculptures were erected along the road that was leading out of the city towards Elefsis.
The cemetery was also where the Ηiera Hodos (the Sacred Way, i.e. the road to Elefsis) began, along which the procession moved for the Elefsinian Mysteries. The quarter was located there because of the abundance of clay mud carried over by the Eridanos River.
Archaeological excavations in the Kerameikos began in 1870 under the auspices of the Greek Archaeological Society. They have continued from 1913 to the present day under the German Archaeological Institute at Athens.
During the construction of Keramikos station for the expanded Athens Metro, a plague pit and approximately 1,000 tombs from the 4th and 5th centuries BC were discovered.
Keramikos has always been an urban Athens neighborhood. Today you can find modern lofts and typical mid-war period houses, influenced by the modernist architecture of the 30s and the 50s and the Bauhaus school.
During the recent years Keramikos with the adjacent areas of Gazi and Metaxourgio has been transformed into the hip area of Athens. Funky and international cuisine restaurants coexist with traditional taverns, modern bars, countless theaters, museums and gay clubs. An area that remains residential, while becoming a lively neighborhood of the Athens Historical Center, with special events all year round, such as the annual Metaxourgio Carnival Street Party, in the Carnival season (usually within February).
Serviced by 2 metro stations, station Kerameikos and station Metaxourgio it allows easy access to the airport, the Piraeus port and any place in the city, although everything is walking distance. Athens is a city that you can only enjoy and discover it's beauties by strolling around the picturesque streets and the weather is always on your side!
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Keramikos
Keramikos (or as erroneously written very often, Kerameikos) is named after Keramos, son of Dionysos and Ariadne, hero of the potters. Potters always lived in the area, in the banks of the Eridanos river that used to be there, along with the cemetery of ancient Athens.
The English word "ceramic" is derived from Keramikos area and was used continuously for burials from the twelfth century BC for a thousand years. Numerous funerary sculptures were erected along the road that was leading out of the city towards Elefsis.
The cemetery was also where the Ηiera Hodos (the Sacred Way, i.e. the road to Elefsis) began, along which the procession moved for the Elefsinian Mysteries. The quarter was located there because of the abundance of clay mud carried over by the Eridanos River.
Archaeological excavations in the Kerameikos began in 1870 under the auspices of the Greek Archaeological Society. They have continued from 1913 to the present day under the German Archaeological Institute at Athens.
During the construction of Keramikos station for the expanded Athens Metro, a plague pit and approximately 1,000 tombs from the 4th and 5th centuries BC were discovered.
Keramikos has always been an urban Athens neighborhood. Today you can find modern lofts and typical mid-war period houses, influenced by the modernist architecture of the 30s and the 50s and the Bauhaus school.
During the recent years Keramikos with the adjacent areas of Gazi and Metaxourgio has been transformed into the hip area of Athens. Funky and international cuisine restaurants coexist with traditional taverns, modern bars, countless theaters, museums and gay clubs. An area that remains residential, while becoming a lively neighborhood of the Athens Historical Center, with special events all year round, such as the annual Metaxourgio Carnival Street Party, in the Carnival season (usually within February).
Serviced by 2 metro stations, station Kerameikos and station Metaxourgio it allows easy access to the airport, the Piraeus port and any place in the city, although everything is walking distance. Athens is a city that you can only enjoy and discover it's beauties by strolling around the picturesque streets and the weather is always on your side!
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Most tourists taste the famous greek souvlaki in the Monastiraki area. Well not you! The majority of Athenians claim that Elvis has the best “kalamaki” in town (kalamaki is the skewer with the meat, without the pita surrounding it). Both the pork kalamaki and the chicken kalamaki are the best in town and where locals will go! Order the number kalamakia (plural) you want, depending on how hungry you are, my suggestion is 3 kalamakia, along with some hand cut and cooked fries, a few slices of fresh bread and you will have one of the most delicious and cheap dinners!
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Elvis
29 PlateonMost tourists taste the famous greek souvlaki in the Monastiraki area. Well not you! The majority of Athenians claim that Elvis has the best “kalamaki” in town (kalamaki is the skewer with the meat, without the pita surrounding it). Both the pork kalamaki and the chicken kalamaki are the best in town and where locals will go! Order the number kalamakia (plural) you want, depending on how hungry you are, my suggestion is 3 kalamakia, along with some hand cut and cooked fries, a few slices of fresh bread and you will have one of the most delicious and cheap dinners!
No no, this is not a restaurant of international cuisine but a pure Greek Taverna! The name comes from the old Bahamas cafe that was on the same place! You can taste here traditional greek dishes with products from around the country in an vintage environment. A modern taverna using first quality ingredients. The service is fantastic and the clientele is of course locals who appreciate good food.
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Seychelles
49 KeramikouNo no, this is not a restaurant of international cuisine but a pure Greek Taverna! The name comes from the old Bahamas cafe that was on the same place! You can taste here traditional greek dishes with products from around the country in an vintage environment. A modern taverna using first quality ingredients. The service is fantastic and the clientele is of course locals who appreciate good food.
Another classic hangout for many years. Home cooked greek plates are awaiting for you before you hit the bars of Gazi!
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Kanella
70 Konstantinoupoleos Ave.Another classic hangout for many years. Home cooked greek plates are awaiting for you before you hit the bars of Gazi!
The Paramithias street is one of the most beautiful in the city. Full of neoclassical houses, smells and colors where some lucky residents still live. On one of the modernistic building of this street, built by the famous architect Aristomenes Proveleggios, you can find the new restaurant of the Greek MASTER CHEF judge Sotiris Kontizas. Proveleggios claims to be a non-restaurant, but the place where gastronomy goes to another level, a playground for the cooks! Do you dare to try it ?
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PROVELEGGIOS
11 ParamithiasThe Paramithias street is one of the most beautiful in the city. Full of neoclassical houses, smells and colors where some lucky residents still live. On one of the modernistic building of this street, built by the famous architect Aristomenes Proveleggios, you can find the new restaurant of the Greek MASTER CHEF judge Sotiris Kontizas. Proveleggios claims to be a non-restaurant, but the place where gastronomy goes to another level, a playground for the cooks! Do you dare to try it ?
Prosopa is the first restaurant that opened in the Gazi area in the early 90s, when there is was simply nothing else in the area! Until today Prosopa is still considered a favorite restaurant of the gay community but not only, artists, athletes and everyone those who know the best places of Athens are here. Just walk by the rail lines and you will find it. A reservation is usually necessary, although it might depend on the day (possible via the website). During the spring/summer/autumn months prefer to seat on an outside table.
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prosopa restaurant
52 Vasiliou Tou MegalouProsopa is the first restaurant that opened in the Gazi area in the early 90s, when there is was simply nothing else in the area! Until today Prosopa is still considered a favorite restaurant of the gay community but not only, artists, athletes and everyone those who know the best places of Athens are here. Just walk by the rail lines and you will find it. A reservation is usually necessary, although it might depend on the day (possible via the website). During the spring/summer/autumn months prefer to seat on an outside table.
Αξιοθέατα
Keramikos is the major cemetery of ancient Athens. Name by the potters living in the Eridanus river banks. When the Wall of Themistokles was built (5th century BC) the cemetery was divided in “inner” and “outer” sections that connected via the 2 most important gates of the city, the Dypilon gate and the Hiera (Sacred) gate. The most important monuments within the archaeological site are:
- The Pompeion, a structure used to store the valuable objects of the Panathenaic Games procession.
- The cemetery surrounding walls with its headstones.
- The fountain, next to the Dipylon gate the fountain providing clean waters to the citizens of Athens and the travelers.
- Excavation findings that are on display in the museum of the Keramikos Archeological site.
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Keramikos Archaeological Site
148 ErmouKeramikos is the major cemetery of ancient Athens. Name by the potters living in the Eridanus river banks. When the Wall of Themistokles was built (5th century BC) the cemetery was divided in “inner” and “outer” sections that connected via the 2 most important gates of the city, the Dypilon gate and the Hiera (Sacred) gate. The most important monuments within the archaeological site are:
- The Pompeion, a structure used to store the valuable objects of the Panathenaic Games procession.
- The cemetery surrounding walls with its headstones.
- The fountain, next to the Dipylon gate the fountain providing clean waters to the citizens of Athens and the travelers.
- Excavation findings that are on display in the museum of the Keramikos Archeological site.
Technopolis (Gazi) is an Industrial Museum and a major cultural venue of the City of Athens, Greece, in the neighborhood of Gazi, next to Keramikos and very close to the Acropolis. It is dedicated to the memory of the great Greek composer Manos Hatzidakis, which is why it is also known as "Gazi Technopolis Manos Hatzidakis". It has been in operation since 1999 and is situated in the city's former gasworks which were founded in 1857, occupying an area of about 30.000 m2. Numerous exhibitions, seminars, music concerts and other cultural activities take place in the grounds. Eight of the buildings of the compound bear the names of famous Greek poets: "Constantine Cavafis", "Andreas Embirikos", "Angelos Sikelianos", "Yannis Ritsos", "Kostis Palamas", "Takis Papatsonis" and "Kostas Varnalis". Except of the permanent Industrial Museum, visitors may visit temporary exhibitions that take place around the calendar, as well as a museum dedicated to the renowned opera singer Maria Callas on the second floor of the "Angelos Sikelianos" building.
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Technopolis City of Athens
100 PireosTechnopolis (Gazi) is an Industrial Museum and a major cultural venue of the City of Athens, Greece, in the neighborhood of Gazi, next to Keramikos and very close to the Acropolis. It is dedicated to the memory of the great Greek composer Manos Hatzidakis, which is why it is also known as "Gazi Technopolis Manos Hatzidakis". It has been in operation since 1999 and is situated in the city's former gasworks which were founded in 1857, occupying an area of about 30.000 m2. Numerous exhibitions, seminars, music concerts and other cultural activities take place in the grounds. Eight of the buildings of the compound bear the names of famous Greek poets: "Constantine Cavafis", "Andreas Embirikos", "Angelos Sikelianos", "Yannis Ritsos", "Kostis Palamas", "Takis Papatsonis" and "Kostas Varnalis". Except of the permanent Industrial Museum, visitors may visit temporary exhibitions that take place around the calendar, as well as a museum dedicated to the renowned opera singer Maria Callas on the second floor of the "Angelos Sikelianos" building.
In a complex of 2 neoclassical villas, visitors can admire a rich collection of Islamic art object, in a museum that is an annex of the Benaki Museum.
The collection of Antoni Benakis started in the early 20th century in Egypt and after moving to Greece it was extended and enriched over time. On the rooftop there is a colorful cafe, decorated with an impressive mural depicting the Athens of the past with the countless palm trees.
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Museum of Islamic Art
12 DipilouIn a complex of 2 neoclassical villas, visitors can admire a rich collection of Islamic art object, in a museum that is an annex of the Benaki Museum.
The collection of Antoni Benakis started in the early 20th century in Egypt and after moving to Greece it was extended and enriched over time. On the rooftop there is a colorful cafe, decorated with an impressive mural depicting the Athens of the past with the countless palm trees.
The Municipal Gallery of the City of Athens is one of the oldest neoclassical buildings, created by the Danish architect Christian Hansen. Operating as a silk factory up until 1875 it gave the name of Metaxourgio to the area ("Metaxi" means silk). Renovated in 2007 by the City of Athens, in order to host the permanent collection that consists of 3.000 items of Greek artists, the Gallery also hosts different guest exhibitions.
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Municipal Art Gallery
The Municipal Gallery of the City of Athens is one of the oldest neoclassical buildings, created by the Danish architect Christian Hansen. Operating as a silk factory up until 1875 it gave the name of Metaxourgio to the area ("Metaxi" means silk). Renovated in 2007 by the City of Athens, in order to host the permanent collection that consists of 3.000 items of Greek artists, the Gallery also hosts different guest exhibitions.