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November 2021 ATTICA PRESENTS

2023 ELEUSIS EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE ΕΛΕVΣIΣ: arrival of a notable someone — person, thing or event One of the five most important sacred cities of antiquity, the city of the Eleusinian Mysteries and birthplace of Aeschylus, Elefsina is a natural port in a strategic location, just 21 km west of Athens, in the Thriassian Plain, the northwestern edge of the Saronic Gulf. Transformed from the 19th century onwards into the productive engine of Greece and one of its largest industrial centers, now as a European Capital of Culture for 2023 seeks to unveil the invisible side of this mysterious place, by marking a new era for the city and its transition to a new model of development, focusing on its dynamic cultural assets. https://2023eleusis.eu/?lang=en   Holidays in Athens and Attica; experience shopping at its best! Shopping in Athens is a must – do. The major shopping areas of Athens are gathered inside a triangle formed by Syntagma, Monastiraki and Omonia Squares. Monastiraki is the place to visit for hand-made leather bags and sandals. For antiques, head for Abyssinia Square in Monastiraki. You’ll find cheaper vintage bric-a-brac on Sundays, when the flea market takes over the surrounding area. Plaka is your chosen area for Greek folk art, handicrafts and traditional products. Paintings by local artists, fine jewelry, musical instruments, and handmade clothing can be also found.(...)   More A feast invitation… to all foodies around the world! Gastronomy is “the art of preparing and serving fine food” and Attica definitely masters this art! The last 15 years have seen a spectacular evolution in Greek gastronomy: Greek chefs creatively utilise the excellent products and raw materials of Attica, with respect to the region’s gastronomic tradition, and the audience is responsive! It is an undeniable fact: Attica dynamically claims a position on the international gastronomic map!  (...)   More The best places for jogging and running in Attica Many people’s favourite pastime, a feeling of freedom, health and contact with nature or the city: in Attica jogging and running become a true pleasure, whether in the lush green parks and mountainous routes a few minutes away from Athens city centre, or along the stunning coastline and the unique islands of Attica, by the sea. Let’s run! (...) More INTERVIEWS Nikos Polias: “The atmosphere and finishing line at the Panathenaic Stadium offer a unique life experience”. More Kleomenis Zournatzis: “The food variety of Attica is my favourite flavour!” More Sophie Gritsis: “The morphology of Attica’s mountains offers a broad range of activities to all visitors” More