A night walk in Christmas Athens
Its well-lit streets and squares Athens challenges the visitor to a unique Christmas walk that no one can resist.
On a leisurely stroll in Christmas Athens you can look at the thousands of lanterns that are almost everywhere, the Christmas trees and the decorated shop windows.
From Syntagma Square With the spectacular photography of the Christmas tree, one can cross main streets and squares, with thousands of lights on, continue walking on the pedestrian street of Ermos with its decorated shops, or head to Kolonaki, crossing Vasilis Avenue. garlands with bright stars.
The goal is as stated by the mayor Of Athens, Costas Bakogiannis, “This Christmas, let Athens make every day a big celebration and fill it with smiles, young and old”, who are so in need.
Level a series special actions and events, designed with the safety of all in mind, comes to the fore festive atmosphere in the capital and fill the Athenians with joy and optimism.
Among them, six Christmas “villages” have been set up in the neighborhoods of Athens, from Acharnon and Kypseli to Pagrati and Goudi. From the December 17 to January 7, Santa Claus and his elves who are in their places every day to welcome passers-by with constructions, sweets, Christmas paintings and many more festive interactions. The events are framed by, among others, stilt walkers, jugglers, Christmas mascots, animateurs, puppets and magicians.
In addition to ice rink in Kotzia square will operate until January 6, in an area of 400 sq.m. with free admission. However, for electronic reservation of seats, through the relevant platform.
Christmas in Athens: The full program of festive events