Guidebook for Athens
Arts-Culture-Museums
One of the seven wonders of the world! Must go!
Bring water and wear the right shoes because the stones can get slippery. Also, choose the right weather considering there isn’t much shaded places to hide. If you’re coming on winter, it is windy, so dress accordingly.
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Acropole d'Athènes
One of the seven wonders of the world! Must go!
Bring water and wear the right shoes because the stones can get slippery. Also, choose the right weather considering there isn’t much shaded places to hide. If you’re coming on winter, it is windy, so dress accordingly.
Le Parthénon
You taste, smell, feel, see history!
A gem in the heart of Athens, that everyone should visit! This museum sits directly over some of the excavated surrounding villages of the Acropolis. Many beautiful artifacts are displayed plus this is the museum for many original pieces from the Acropolis too. Its a great resource which is extremely well presented as it gives a very tangible way of seeing the actual reliefs of the Parthenon spacially presented and up close including copies of the Elgin Marbles in the British Museum. Inside you’ll have breathtaking viewpoints from 360 windows. It’s one of most modern museum I’ve ever seen!
There’s also a bar inside with a pretty big balcony and of course with a surprising view!
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Musée de l'Acropole
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouA gem in the heart of Athens, that everyone should visit! This museum sits directly over some of the excavated surrounding villages of the Acropolis. Many beautiful artifacts are displayed plus this is the museum for many original pieces from the Acropolis too. Its a great resource which is extremely well presented as it gives a very tangible way of seeing the actual reliefs of the Parthenon spacially presented and up close including copies of the Elgin Marbles in the British Museum. Inside you’ll have breathtaking viewpoints from 360 windows. It’s one of most modern museum I’ve ever seen!
There’s also a bar inside with a pretty big balcony and of course with a surprising view!
This place is great. A must see in Athens. Marvellous collection of Greek artefacts from prehistory to late antiquity. Do not pass by: the gold funeral mask of Agamemnon; the bronze statue of Zeus; the frescos from antique Santorini; the terracotta figurine "The Thinker"; the Marathon Boy; the Antikythera Ephebe and the bronze statue of a horse and a young jockey.
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThis place is great. A must see in Athens. Marvellous collection of Greek artefacts from prehistory to late antiquity. Do not pass by: the gold funeral mask of Agamemnon; the bronze statue of Zeus; the frescos from antique Santorini; the terracotta figurine "The Thinker"; the Marathon Boy; the Antikythera Ephebe and the bronze statue of a horse and a young jockey.
One of the best preserved Greek temples in the world! Get here first thing when the Forum site opens. You will have it to yourself for at least an hour before the tour groups pile in. The quiet is truly magical.
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Temple d'Héphaïstos
3 StirieonOne of the best preserved Greek temples in the world! Get here first thing when the Forum site opens. You will have it to yourself for at least an hour before the tour groups pile in. The quiet is truly magical.
One of Athens's unavoidable and essential museums. The totally new display and the video are just flabbergasting. The Cycladic are the 3rd ancient civilization that makes up Greece. €8 entrance.
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Musée d'art cycladique
4 Neofitou DoukaOne of Athens's unavoidable and essential museums. The totally new display and the video are just flabbergasting. The Cycladic are the 3rd ancient civilization that makes up Greece. €8 entrance.
Unbelievable experience! It feels absolutely unreal and powerful! Large green area for a good afternoon walk.
A must see and it's literally 3 minutes walking distance from Acropolis.
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Temple de Zeus Olympien
Unbelievable experience! It feels absolutely unreal and powerful! Large green area for a good afternoon walk.
A must see and it's literally 3 minutes walking distance from Acropolis.
A hidden gem. Wonderful displays, excellent in all respects. Lots of examples of ancient Greek pottery and statues. Be sure to take rooms in order but leave energy and time for later rooms on upper floors.. they are the best.
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Musée des jouets Benaki
138 PireosA hidden gem. Wonderful displays, excellent in all respects. Lots of examples of ancient Greek pottery and statues. Be sure to take rooms in order but leave energy and time for later rooms on upper floors.. they are the best.
This museum is one of Athens' jewels. The Museum has over 30,000 unique artefacts from the 3rd century AD to the 21th century AD. There is permanent exhibition includes amongst other unique icons, paintings, manuscripts ceramics, textiles and mosaics.
Lovely spot, full of beautiful roses. Highly recommend as a nice private park to go with little kids
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Musée byzantin et chrétien
22 Leof. Vasilissis SofiasThis museum is one of Athens' jewels. The Museum has over 30,000 unique artefacts from the 3rd century AD to the 21th century AD. There is permanent exhibition includes amongst other unique icons, paintings, manuscripts ceramics, textiles and mosaics.
Lovely spot, full of beautiful roses. Highly recommend as a nice private park to go with little kids
Renovated recently. A must see museum of art! There is a great selection of Greek painters of today and the last centuries!
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National Gallery
50 MichalakopoulouRenovated recently. A must see museum of art! There is a great selection of Greek painters of today and the last centuries!
A must visit museum where you can admire the artefacts and craftsmanship of Mr Lalaounis and cruise through time via his work.
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Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
12 KallisperiA must visit museum where you can admire the artefacts and craftsmanship of Mr Lalaounis and cruise through time via his work.
Sightseeing
One of the must have point on your trip map of Athens!
It's worth your time, incredible place interesting both form a historical point of view, and from an aesthetic.
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Agora antique d'Athènes
24 AdrianouOne of the must have point on your trip map of Athens!
It's worth your time, incredible place interesting both form a historical point of view, and from an aesthetic.
Amazing historic place where the first modern Olympics were held. It's wonderful stadium, very old and the only one made totally of marble! Huge history and very interesting fact that it's still been used for festivals, the final step of the Marathon run. Awesome. So if you want to try to run on this stadium, you can do it ( about 5 euro for this opportunity).
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Stade panathénaïque
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouAmazing historic place where the first modern Olympics were held. It's wonderful stadium, very old and the only one made totally of marble! Huge history and very interesting fact that it's still been used for festivals, the final step of the Marathon run. Awesome. So if you want to try to run on this stadium, you can do it ( about 5 euro for this opportunity).
The best view of Athens. Once the sun goes down definitely the best view in all of Athens with the lights of the city stretching out in all directions.
There is an underground funicular going up the hill.
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Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
The best view of Athens. Once the sun goes down definitely the best view in all of Athens with the lights of the city stretching out in all directions.
There is an underground funicular going up the hill.
Must be one of the most beautiful theaters in the world!
Simply breathtaking. During summer months enjoy a live concert or a play. Believe me it will be a mind blowing experience, a once in a lifetime experience! Prices are super affordable and more than worth it!!! You will feel chills just sitting there… and feeling the history and significance of ancient mortals who have sat where you were.
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Odéon d'Hérode Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouMust be one of the most beautiful theaters in the world!
Simply breathtaking. During summer months enjoy a live concert or a play. Believe me it will be a mind blowing experience, a once in a lifetime experience! Prices are super affordable and more than worth it!!! You will feel chills just sitting there… and feeling the history and significance of ancient mortals who have sat where you were.
Great place to view the whole of Athens city st the top of this hill. You can even see the ocean coast. Great walk up and to take pics and see sunrise and sunset.
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Monument Philopappos
Great place to view the whole of Athens city st the top of this hill. You can even see the ocean coast. Great walk up and to take pics and see sunrise and sunset.
Stunning ancient energy location. Cool place to chill on, with a nice view on Athens and a few trees, definitely a Greek mood for me. Its free and u are able to take nice photos.
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Colline de l'Aréopage
21 TheoriasStunning ancient energy location. Cool place to chill on, with a nice view on Athens and a few trees, definitely a Greek mood for me. Its free and u are able to take nice photos.
Vibrant Psyrri centers on Iroon Square, whose surrounding streets have eateries offering meze and live music, including rembetika (Greek blues). Bars with DJs stay open late, as do tavernas serving traditional specialties like meatballs and Greek salad. Small artisan shops, often decorated with graffiti, sell handmade leather bags, indie fashions and offbeat homewares.
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Psyri
MiaouliVibrant Psyrri centers on Iroon Square, whose surrounding streets have eateries offering meze and live music, including rembetika (Greek blues). Bars with DJs stay open late, as do tavernas serving traditional specialties like meatballs and Greek salad. Small artisan shops, often decorated with graffiti, sell handmade leather bags, indie fashions and offbeat homewares.
In front of the Hellenic Parliament, the “changing of the guard” is a must see at this impressive memorial to the Greek military and those men who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The guards Evzones, protect this place with honour and grace. It is an exceptional sight to witness the change of guards, especially on a scorching 32'C day. A unique experience - respect. PS: Truly moving when a senior officer wipes the sweat of an Evzone's forehead. Caring for his soldiers in a place of dignity.
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Monument du Soldat inconnu
133 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasIn front of the Hellenic Parliament, the “changing of the guard” is a must see at this impressive memorial to the Greek military and those men who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The guards Evzones, protect this place with honour and grace. It is an exceptional sight to witness the change of guards, especially on a scorching 32'C day. A unique experience - respect. PS: Truly moving when a senior officer wipes the sweat of an Evzone's forehead. Caring for his soldiers in a place of dignity.
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 and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late, and Cine Paris shows classic movies al fresco. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give the small enclave a Greek-island vibe.
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousIn 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 and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late, and Cine Paris shows classic movies al fresco. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give the small enclave a Greek-island vibe.
Visit the historical center of Athens with Athens Happy Train! Enjoy the ride~!
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Athens Happy Train
1 ErmouVisit the historical center of Athens with Athens Happy Train! Enjoy the ride~!
Parks & Nature
Fantastic place to go for a walk. It’s got many things to see and I keep discovering more every time I go back. It’s a nice escape from the busy streets of Athens. It’s also really central so it’s an easy one to visit and explore. If you go, go look for the goldfish pond. Its a lovely surprise.
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Jardin national
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasFantastic place to go for a walk. It’s got many things to see and I keep discovering more every time I go back. It’s a nice escape from the busy streets of Athens. It’s also really central so it’s an easy one to visit and explore. If you go, go look for the goldfish pond. Its a lovely surprise.
A lovely place for a walk any time of the year, especially with the trees in full bloom! Park is really big, it feel like forest. There is a lake with swans and turtles swimming in it. Lots of banks to sit. It’s so peaceful walking around and listen birds singing. Beautiful especially at night.
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Jardins Zappion
1 Leof. Vasilissis OlgasA lovely place for a walk any time of the year, especially with the trees in full bloom! Park is really big, it feel like forest. There is a lake with swans and turtles swimming in it. Lots of banks to sit. It’s so peaceful walking around and listen birds singing. Beautiful especially at night.
Neoclassical Buildings in Athens
A beautiful place in the city center to visit. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, usually crowded by families with small children taking a morning walk.
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Salle Zappeio
Leoforos Vasilissis OlgasA beautiful place in the city center to visit. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, usually crowded by families with small children taking a morning walk.
As much as I will try to describe this beautiful, majestic and great building, I won't be able to give it its right. For tourists, it's more than amazing; it's literally a must visit wherever you are in the world, and the two receptionist ladies outside are amazing, kind and happy!
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National Library of Greece
32 PanepistimiouAs much as I will try to describe this beautiful, majestic and great building, I won't be able to give it its right. For tourists, it's more than amazing; it's literally a must visit wherever you are in the world, and the two receptionist ladies outside are amazing, kind and happy!
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. A very nice place to pass by and feel like you are walking in ancient Greece! Remember to check the statues on the front pediment of all the gods at the University of Athens building.
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University station
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. A very nice place to pass by and feel like you are walking in ancient Greece! Remember to check the statues on the front pediment of all the gods at the University of Athens building.
Must visit, beautiful neoclassical building with Apollo, Athena, Plato, Socrates on hand.
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Academy of Athens
28 Λεωφ. Ελευθερίου ΒενιζέλουMust visit, beautiful neoclassical building with Apollo, Athena, Plato, Socrates on hand.
One of the top 5 museums in Athens. In the heart of the city center with great interiors and lighting. Must visit..!
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Musée d'art cycladique
4 Neofitou DoukaOne of the top 5 museums in Athens. In the heart of the city center with great interiors and lighting. Must visit..!
This is the former Royal Palace. Every hour you can admire the change of the guards which remains always spectacular because the soldiers even cross the street and the traffic stops. Very nice and noble area with different embassies around and with the National Garden in the front.
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Presidential Palace
2 Vasileos Georgiou BThis is the former Royal Palace. Every hour you can admire the change of the guards which remains always spectacular because the soldiers even cross the street and the traffic stops. Very nice and noble area with different embassies around and with the National Garden in the front.
The Maximus Mansion has been the official residence of the Greek Prime Minister since 1982. It is located in the center of Athens, Greece, near Syntagma Square. The building houses the offices of the head of the Greek government, but this is not the residence of the prime minister.
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Maximos Mansion
19 Irodou AttikouThe Maximus Mansion has been the official residence of the Greek Prime Minister since 1982. It is located in the center of Athens, Greece, near Syntagma Square. The building houses the offices of the head of the Greek government, but this is not the residence of the prime minister.
One of the best museums I have been to. It starts with the Neolithic age in Greece and goes all the way through Greece Independence in 1821.
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Musée des jouets Benaki
138 PireosOne of the best museums I have been to. It starts with the Neolithic age in Greece and goes all the way through Greece Independence in 1821.
The Hellenic Parliament is housed inside the Old Royal Palace in the heart of Athens. The general public can visit the parliament building by joining a free 90 minutes guided tour held at 3pm on Monday or Friday in the summer months of June, July and September.
In front of to the building you may be interested in watching the changing of guards at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier. It happens routinely every hour daily. The full Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place at 11am on Sunday so be there early.
Opposite the Old Palace is Syntagma (= Constitution) Square, an attractive public space/ garden that has a lovely fountain and plenty resting places in the shade of some very tall trees. It is a retreat from the surrounding busy roads. If you travel to the Square by the metro, don't miss the sculptures inside the station.
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Hellenic Parliament
2 ΒουλήςThe Hellenic Parliament is housed inside the Old Royal Palace in the heart of Athens. The general public can visit the parliament building by joining a free 90 minutes guided tour held at 3pm on Monday or Friday in the summer months of June, July and September.
In front of to the building you may be interested in watching the changing of guards at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier. It happens routinely every hour daily. The full Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place at 11am on Sunday so be there early.
Opposite the Old Palace is Syntagma (= Constitution) Square, an attractive public space/ garden that has a lovely fountain and plenty resting places in the shade of some very tall trees. It is a retreat from the surrounding busy roads. If you travel to the Square by the metro, don't miss the sculptures inside the station.
Food scene
Amazing restaurant with fantastic views of beautiful Acropolis and, of course, tasty Greek food. Try the chocolate pie!
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Strofi Athenian Restaurant
25 Rovertou GalliAmazing restaurant with fantastic views of beautiful Acropolis and, of course, tasty Greek food. Try the chocolate pie!
A nice place for foodies. Creative Ideas, nice diversity, good ingredients, nice atmosphere. One of the better places in Athens. I highly recommend the eggplant fries. Incredible good.
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Balcony Restaurant & Bar
1 VeikouA nice place for foodies. Creative Ideas, nice diversity, good ingredients, nice atmosphere. One of the better places in Athens. I highly recommend the eggplant fries. Incredible good.
You can taste Greek traditional dishes here that serves from breakfast to dinner. Special events as wine tasting and olive oil seminars are often attended.
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Yoleni's Greek Gastronomy center
9 SolonosYou can taste Greek traditional dishes here that serves from breakfast to dinner. Special events as wine tasting and olive oil seminars are often attended.
Just amazing. Very authentic taste and international spirit at the same time. The atmosphere is very inspiring and peaceful. Definitely recommend it! Also you can find the world absolutely best drink, composed by one of the bartenders.
Kiku
12 DimokritouJust amazing. Very authentic taste and international spirit at the same time. The atmosphere is very inspiring and peaceful. Definitely recommend it! Also you can find the world absolutely best drink, composed by one of the bartenders.
One of the best steakhouses in Greece.
The food is unbelievably good. The quality of meat and service is top.
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Telemachos Athens
10 PanepistimiouOne of the best steakhouses in Greece.
The food is unbelievably good. The quality of meat and service is top.
Great authentic place! It was felt very genuine and authentic. They serve super tasty Greek food and good wine. The prices really affordable as well!
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K Filippou & Co EE
19 XenokratousGreat authentic place! It was felt very genuine and authentic. They serve super tasty Greek food and good wine. The prices really affordable as well!
Excellent Greek meat! in the center of Athens!
The place works as a butcher shop and a restaurant!
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Φάρμα Μπράλου - Steak Bar
9 MilioniExcellent Greek meat! in the center of Athens!
The place works as a butcher shop and a restaurant!
Really attentive and friendly staff plus awesome food make for an excellent combination - absolutely recommended! Greek salad is excellent. Also, a complimentary home-made limoncello is provided, in a luxury silver tray.
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Papadakis
15 FokilidouReally attentive and friendly staff plus awesome food make for an excellent combination - absolutely recommended! Greek salad is excellent. Also, a complimentary home-made limoncello is provided, in a luxury silver tray.
The locals know what’s up here because they are all here. Have the anchovies and octopus, with beer and aperol spritz. Cool late night chill vibe. Wander here and grab a drink and small plate with the locals.
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Dexameni
Plateia DexamenisThe locals know what’s up here because they are all here. Have the anchovies and octopus, with beer and aperol spritz. Cool late night chill vibe. Wander here and grab a drink and small plate with the locals.
Great place, a small oasis in the middle of Athens! Nice and refreshing even in the hottest hour, feels artistic! Delicious food. Try the zucchini salad!
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Black Duck Garden
7 loannou PaparrigopoulouGreat place, a small oasis in the middle of Athens! Nice and refreshing even in the hottest hour, feels artistic! Delicious food. Try the zucchini salad!
The "district of the gods", Anafiotika part of Plaka, is undoubtedly the most picturesque place in Athens. Cobbled alleys and neoclassical houses compose a unique setting that enchants the visitor by traveling to other eras. Throughout the area there are taverns, taverns and cafes, souvenir shops and folk art items, museums, newer monuments and many churches, some real masterpieces of Byzantine and post-Byzantine architecture. Get lost in the alleys and drive to Anafiotika, the special island neighborhood created in the 19th century by the inhabitants of Anafi, famous craftsmen and builders, who worked on the construction of Otto's palace.'' A must see place!
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Anafiotika
The "district of the gods", Anafiotika part of Plaka, is undoubtedly the most picturesque place in Athens. Cobbled alleys and neoclassical houses compose a unique setting that enchants the visitor by traveling to other eras. Throughout the area there are taverns, taverns and cafes, souvenir shops and folk art items, museums, newer monuments and many churches, some real masterpieces of Byzantine and post-Byzantine architecture. Get lost in the alleys and drive to Anafiotika, the special island neighborhood created in the 19th century by the inhabitants of Anafi, famous craftsmen and builders, who worked on the construction of Otto's palace.'' A must see place!
Little Kook
17 KaraiskakiMust see!
Wine bar & Bistro
Very cute place! Great for brunch. Get the cappuccino, yogurt and pancakes and all are great, but the pancakes are out of this world. So fluffy and delicious without being too heavy. A cozy place to have a light launch or a glass of wine!
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Tazza Espresso - Wine bar & Bistro
5 PetrakiVery cute place! Great for brunch. Get the cappuccino, yogurt and pancakes and all are great, but the pancakes are out of this world. So fluffy and delicious without being too heavy. A cozy place to have a light launch or a glass of wine!
Drinks & Nightlife
Top 5 bar in the world and I think they deserve it! The variety of drinks is very impressive. We had 4 different drinks and they were all delicious. The colors and taste of each were so different.
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The Clumsies
30 PraxitelousTop 5 bar in the world and I think they deserve it! The variety of drinks is very impressive. We had 4 different drinks and they were all delicious. The colors and taste of each were so different.