The true essence of Monastiraki can be found in Avissinia square every morning; in the heart of the old neighborhood of the center of Athens, just a few steps from the entrance of the archaeological site of the Agora. A flea market in full-blown, not a bit touristy in spite of the area, where you can find the most disparate objects.
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Rottweil, dog’s city
Curiosity combined with the passion for dogs, took us to visit this lovely town, which gave birth to the famous and highly prized breed of Rottweilers. Dogs aside, is it worth a stop? As in most places, there is always something interesting to discover …
Athens: the money museum!
It is not a consequence of the economic crisis, the ‘Museum of money’, or rather the Numismatic Museum, is actually one of the first museums of Athens. Founded way back in 1834, since then it has undergone several relocations before setting at its current home, in the sumptuous villa of Henry Schliemann, a short walk from Syntagma Square.