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North Suburbs

The northern side of Attica is characterized by high mountains and lush greenery. Therefore, the northern suburbs have traditionally been the residential area of wealthy families that opted to live close to nature and away from the bustle of the cities.

A few kilometres from the city centre are the districts of Psychiko and Philothei. Home to a majority of foreign ambassadors, this area is famous for its many important attractions and an abundance of large parks and open spaces.

The undoubted centre of the northern suburbs of Attica is Kifissia, gathering together all the big names in Athens’ shopping, gastronomy and nightlife scenes. Surrounding Kifissia are the suburbs of Nea Erythrea, Ekali, Pendeli, Agia Paraskevi, Halandri and Maroussi.

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Penteli Cave (Davelis' Cave)

Penteli Cave (Davelis' Cave)

The Penteli cave, also known as Davelis’ cave, but also as the cave of the Amomon because it was where ascetics found a retreat…

Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA)
Municipality of Marousi

Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA)

The Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (Ο.Α.Κ.Α.) took its name from the winner of the 1896 Marathon Spyros Louis, a resident of…

Goulandris Natural History Museum
Municipality of Kifisia

Goulandris Natural History Museum

The Museum is located in Kifissia, 14.5 kilometers N.E. Athena’s. It is housed in an elegant neoclassical building of the last…