Shopping in Athens
Athens, the capital of Greece, not only has thousands of cultural attractions, historical and fun, but also a place where shopping is a large part of the trip. The large number of shops spread all over the guarantee that you will be able to find whatever you need, plus all kinds of gifts and souvenir trinkets.
The most important trade route is certainly Ermou, the main street, although it has some of Europe’s most expensive rents, the shops are often the best known brand-name chain and it gives an extra plus.
It is also the place with more shoe stores per square mile, believe me when I tell them to find shoes of all possible types and all price ranges here, including women’s shoes large sizes. Around Syntagma, are the shop needed to complete your wardrobe, all brand clothing stores and jewelry stores are concentrated in this area.
By Kolonaki can find most design shops, while Plaka and Monastiraki are the favorite place for travelers to buy souvenirs of all kinds. If you are looking for something more specific and more artistic, a good proposal is the Benaki Museum, the Art Goulandris Cycladic and Ancient Greek, where the gift shops range from the conventional to the most ingenious, going by the current thematic museums.
If you are looking for luxury and more jewelry, as found around Syntagma are not the only obviously has to go to Plaka and Mitropoleos, but I recommend that they look good, for the most interesting things are often better quality somewhat hidden.
Then, if you like shopping at typical places, awaits the famous Athens flea market around Monastiraki Plateia, with souvenir shops, clothing, antiques, secondhand books, and everything you can imagine, even the most unusual things , is a world and a very entertaining to go.
And as far as handicrafts are concerned, are Hellenic Folk Art Gallery, where you can find a wide range of knotted carpets and canvas, flokatis, cushion covers embroidered by hand, ceramics, wood, etc … can also choose Amorgos, a shop packed with beads, ceramics, embroidery and hand-carved furniture by owner. And if not, one of the most typical here, Melissinos Art Sandals sanctuary, where encontarar in all its shapes, colors and types.
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