With cosmopolitan style and gracious origins Kifisia is one of the most beautiful
suburbs of Athens. With classy and
glorious historical past Kifisia, as the most popular destination of Northern suburbs,
absolutely exceeds all the expectations. Situated
in a wonderful green scenery the region is offered for astonishing
walks and unique
moments of relaxation.
As for
the history, it is one of the 12
cities of ancient
Attica, when Kleisthenis constituted the Municipality of Erechthiida
race. The area's name derives from river Kifisos.
The residents, in1880, created their first community, in order to fulfil economic emancipation. Few years later , the region functions as seasonal centre, where Egyptians and citizens of Athens, Chios and Konstantinoupoli used to go
on vacations. One significant factor that contributed to the economic
evolution of the area was the
local train, which was called “Thirio”.
The Flower Exhibition of Kifissia is organised every year, hosts almost 2.000 different species of plants, mainly from Greek producers, in low prices. If you are lover of flowers, colours and perfumes the exhibition will exceedingly excite you, considering that helds in a verdant and unique natural environment.
In an
elegant and neoclassical building of 19th century is accomodated the Natural
History Goulandri Museum, where you may admire two,
independent, exhibitions: the collections of
Natural History that are accomodated in the historical
building of Museum
of Natural History
(adr.Lebidoy 13) and the environmental exhibition of new centre, named "GAIA” (adr.Othonos
100). In the museum Benaki you will find plentiful photographic expositions
and manuscripts of one of
the most important
Greek writers,named Pennelope
Delta. In the Art
gallery Kouvoutsaki you
will be charmed by the fascinating exposition of 1.500 paintings and sculptures. In the Archaeological Museum of Kifisia, (adr.Georganta 30 and Kassabeti), you will be impressed by the rich
archaeological discoveries of region.
Downtown, you will
meet the museum Georgiou Drosini, inside villa “Amaryllis”.In the
heart of the city you will impressed by the abundance of mansions, luxurious properties and the impressive architecture. If you want to acquire luxurious brands you
must
visit the central commercial streets of region:mainly the
roads: Kyriazi, Lebidou,
Kolokotroni, Kassabeti
e.tc
Αnyhow visit one the above sights and
attractions: The Tower Apostolidi, the Mansion of
Pyrnas, the
Mansion Kazanova, the house of Prime Minister Petros Protopapadakis and the Villa
Atlantis. Visit, also, the Benakeio Phytopathological Institute, the Park
of the Muses , the old
bridge of Pyrnas,
the Town hall of Kifissia,
the Anavriton Faculty and
the theatre, the
villa Syngrou and the church of Saint Andrea. Of course, don't
forget to visit Zirineio Stadium.
And if you like the glamorous atmosphere, if you love
drinking smoothies and coctails, if you wish the most excellent quality and exceptional services, bar-restaurant Cash
is the ideal choice
for you.
For exceptional
food you should prefer restaurant Abovo for sushi may visit Square Sushi, in Apergi Square and if you
prefer delicious food in hospitable environment,
combined with good prices, you may select restaurant, named Tzitzikas and Mermigas, in the road
Drosini. If again you
prefer the
Asian Cuisine you shall visit
restaurant Far East in Kifisias Avenue
.
For enjoyable coffees, tea and unique
chocolates join Cafe Amaryllis,
in a quiet pedestrian area, opposite of the villa Drosini, and Kayak in Kassabeti str. for astonishing ice-cream
in various flavours.
The full
of green landscape with the imposing buttonwoods,
the serenity,
the aromas, the colours of flowers, the quiet
neighborhoods are certainly some of the elements, that you will adore in Kifisia.
Enjoy your morning
coffee with
a tasty cupcake, wear sweatpants and walk in the
verdant park or
alternatively you may ride a bicycle.
With exceptional
style, Kifisia
will impress you while gazing the
green balconies of the old villas, while smelling intoxicating perfumes of flowers
in spring, or hearing gurgling waters from the small
rivers. In the
most popular suburb of Northern Sector
you can walk,
exercise, and
entertain yourself through exhibitions of painting,
theatrical performances and music concerts.
Near Kifissia are situated many of the most posh areas of Athens, as New Kifissia,
Kefalari, Politia, Ekali, Kastri, Drosia,
Dionysos e.tc.
In the region reside some of the most well-known private and International schools, as: St.Catherine's British Embassy
School, Campion British school,
ISA, Melina's Kindergarden, ACS, Lycee Francais and Deutsche Schule Athen.
Kifisia stands out for the best
shops and restaurants, the beautiful
and imperial neighborhoods.
Surely it's the ideal
choice if you
want to live in a cosmopolitan region, with a lot of green. The majority of residences
are apartments or maisonettes with small or bigger
gardens, but
also you can rent exquisite
detached houses or villas.
By Evelina Nodara Posted www.athens24.com 2014
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