Best History Museum in Greece

"The Greek Historical Costume Museum offers an intriguing look into Greek history by showcasing costumes from different periods and different areas and explaining how they reflect social status and how they convey messages."

"You can learn about the varieties in the Greek costumes by admiring the collection of this museum. Its collection has over 6,000 objects, including clothing, ornaments, and jewelry."

"7 Dimokritou st, Kolonaki Mon, Weds, Fri:10-1 Thurs: 5:30-8:30 Entrance Free"

"Modern Greece has gone through the Balkan Wars, the two World Wars, a civil war, and a military dictatorship. In all those times of struggle for the people, the rulers sent those who were against them to exile in the Greek islands. This museum focuses on the political exile to the island of Agios Efstratios, collecting items and artwork from political detention and exile camps."

"Map • +30 21 1409 7046 • Nearest Metro: Monastiraki Awesome street food spot for pizza and their signature peynirli (Black Sea style pizza boats) made using a combination of Greek-Turkish and Neapolitan techniques for dough. Everything is cooked to order in an open kitchen and topped with a variety of cheeses, meats, veggies. Dine in or take away."

"The smoky peinirli of Smak is baked in front of your eyes on a hot stone with the most aromatic and delicate handmade fresh pastries of slow maturation. Peinirli mozzarella and kefalotyri, with soutzouki, and mushrooms. For the more daring, try the pork or chicken kalamaki, or with beetroot, lentils, herbs, and yogurt sauce."

"Hidden at the heart of old Athens, one of the most famous and touristic areas of the city, this beautiful little vegan restaurant is offering wraps, burgers salads and healthy drinks!. Don’t miss the vegan take of the most famous street food in Greece souvlaki, cooked with grilled mushroom yiros, other vegetables and a delicious vegan sauce and of course the famous Greek salad with vegan feta cheese!"

"As far as vegan restaurants in Athens, Greece, Vegan Beat Athens is one of the most well-known for vegan food. Athens' centre is home to a handful of vegan spots and Vegan Beat is one of the most centrally located. Vegan Beat is located inside an old shopping centre (worth a look around, because it's a beautiful old structure) on the upper floor."

"Just saw its sign from the street when taking photos there so I walked up to see what they offer. I only bought a piece of carrot cake which was a bit too dry for me. But maybe because I am used to chocolate cakes or cupcakes which are not really dry but more creamy."

"In our opinion, tavernas are the best restaurants in Athens Greece for those who want to eat local food with local people. We ate at several tavernas including Rozalia during our time in Athens. Notable for its prime location in Exarchia, Rozalia has a big open-air dining room as well as several tables on a pedestrian street in front of the restaurant."

"Map • +30 21 0331 4751 • Nearest Metro: Monastiraki Cute little breakfast and brunch café designed to make everyone feel “at home” by modeling the restaurant after a studio apartment (“spiti mas” means “our home” in Greek). Dine on the patio, in the living room, or in the bedroom; you can even have breakfast in bed. More than just a gimmick, the coffee and food here are excellent – a mix of Greek and international dishes, hearty portions, and plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices."

"If you are looking for a great place for a traditional Greek breakfast, try Spiti Mas, a casual, eclectic café in Athen’s Psiri neighborhood. Our waitress recommended the strapatsada, a creamy Greek version of scrambled eggs with roasted tomatoes and feta cheese. You could also try the “pie”– a large piece of toasted flatbread with your choice of toppings."

"Homey and cozy atmosphere inside Spitimas in Psyrri neighborhood. Delicious bananas and red fruit topped with peanut butter, an all-time favorite!. As the name clearly indicates (“spiti mas” means “our home” in Greek), this place offers a family, homey atmosphere."

"Located in Monastiraki, the retro lamps at this place are shaped like the planets. Aside from feeling like you’ve been thrown into outer space, the real discovery is the sensational view of the Parthenon and the Observatory when you sit on the balcony. In the evenings, there are events with live music, and theatrical performances are also organised."