ATHENS LIVING

A short poem written by Granville Lee Warner. Granville wrote this poem after a trip to Patmos, but the poem speaks about all of Greece. I think anyone who has visited this country will appreciate it!

A look at some of the more interesting graffiti in Athens with comments from site members (taken from survey answers to a general question about graffiti).

For over twenty five years Archelon has worked tirelessly to protect the sea turtles of Greece. Here's a look at their Athens based sanctuary. For more information visit www.archelon.gr

The Nikos Hadjikyriakos Ghika Museum is a must see for anyone interested in Greek twentieth century art. Consisting of Ghika's apartment, studio, the stunning Ghika Gallery and three floors of Greek art from the 1930's generation this museum lives up to every expectation. It is a branch of the wonderful Benaki Museum, so you can find more information at http://www.benaki.gr

Here's a look at the Mind and Body Pilates Studio, one of Athens most popular Pilates Centers. For more information visit www.mindandbody.gr.

Possibly the least known museum in Athens, this Ottoman built hammam and public bath is one of the best kept secrets in town!

Music: Kevin MacLeod

Christmas in Athens, 2011

There are only a handful of museums exhibiting children's art in the world and the Children's Art museum in Plaka is one of them.  

N.B. Please note corrections in two of the young artists names- Dimitra Drossou and Pheobus Manoloudis

For information and opening times visit http://www.childrensartmuseum.gr

Scuba diving offers a completely different way to see some of Greece's lesser known archaeological sites. Here's a look at one of the many new diving schools around Athens.

Join me in a trip to the zoo! Here's a brief look at Athens Zoo in Yalou, Spata. For more information visit http://www.atticapark.com

This lovely little museum is on Melidoni Street 4-6, Kerameikos. It's worth noting that the museum has workshops, seminars and bazaars throughout the year, so for information visit their web site http://www.potterymuseum.gr.

This newly innaugurated museum has the most fantastic collection of cars ranging from the 1900's to the 1980's. There really is a lot on offer here apart from the hundred plus autos on show. You can clue up on road safety and drivers education or, If you're feeling brave, you can take a turn in an F1 simulator! For more information, look at http://www.hellenicmotormuseum.gr