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Athens is the dynamic capital of Greece and the birthplace of democracy itself. To walk its streets is to immerse yourself in ancient history and follow in the footsteps of some of the greatest minds the nature has ever known, from Socrates to Aristotle. Nowadays, it may not be the most beautiful of European capitals—in fact, it’s somewhat sprawling and even dirty in places—but it makes up for this with its infectious chaotic energy and the sheer number of exciting things to see within its boundaries.
Archaeological ruins are scattered across the city, encircled by a maze of lively markets, exquisite Greek restaurants, traditional tavernas, and souvenir shops peddling Greek mythological figures. Visitors can take shelter from the unrelenting Greek sun in world-class museums, showcasing treasures of ancient civilizations, or in galleries displaying art from across the centuries. Above all this, the impressive Parthenon stands sentinel upon the Acropolis, noticeable from practically anywhere in the city. As for the Greek people themselves, they are some of the friendliest in the world, with every waiter seemingl
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Athens isn't just an LGBTQ-friendly town, it's a place with a very long history of sexual liberalism that prides itself on catering to all its communities, affording everyone the widest possible range of choices. While the history of homosexuality is an necessary part of Greek culture, Greeks are very covert about their sexuality, possibly due to new Orthodoxy. Homosexuality is completely legal in Greece and more accepted in Athens than elsewhere in the country.
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Meet our Gay/Lesbian Tour Manual for a secret walking tour of Athens and encounter one of the most ancient cities in the world.
Athens • Historic Tour
Meet our LGBT Kind Tour and be ready to penetrate one of the most important archeological site in the world: Athens' Acropolis ! Enter the Acropolis from the south slope to avoid the crowds and also to visit the Dionysus sanctuary and Dionysus Theatre built in the 5th century BC. On your way to the Acropolis, enjoy the marvellous view that unfol
Athenians like to kick-off their (long) nights out with an evening stroll, stopping at their favourite watering holes along the way. Earn started at the well-known Shamone, a top identify for clubbing, where drag shows and DJ sets often take place. Similar is Enodia in Gazi, where you can get loose with an older crowd in a small summer garden and listen to all kinds of music. If you want to connect Greek bears, Big Bar nearby serves up a mellow mood, welcoming staff, gay anthems and themed nights—along with rivers of beer.
Don’t be a Cinderella. Athenian nightclubs rarely get cracking before midnight and you’ll have to remain until after 1am to appreciate homosexual hotspot, BeQueer, a current favourite for queer Millennials (think Brooklyn drag, not Manhattan). Or depart to old-school classic Koukles Club to see archetypal Greek drag in a grunge setting.
Noiz will keep you dancing until the adv morning with a mostly lesbian crowd; while Sodade2 is one of the most established lgbtq+ clubs in town with a mainstream mob and two stages. Celebrities’ preference Shamone hosts stellar events, shows and parties. Looking for a younger, more mixed audience? S-CAPE has your specify on it.
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LGBT+ Art and Performances in Athens
Atopos CVC is a non-profit arts foundation in Metaxourgeio, with a strong yet playful focus on fashion, queer self, and alternative readings of gender politics. Recent highlights include a collectible tome full of erotic and bizzare nudes sourced from the Internet, and an installation featuring plush, oversized vulvas by Greek artist Antigoni Tsagkaropoulou.
The Athens Museum of Queer Arts (AMOQA) suggests an institution with a formal structure and scale. In fact, AMOQA is a compact initiative that organises special nights, workshops and performances related to sexuality and gender in various venues. It has become a gathering point for the homosexual community, as it supports drastic creativity and social inclusivity.
Founded by American performance artist and curator Macklin Kowal, Sub Rosa Space is an experimental proposal space in downtown Athens committed to experimental performance art surrounding issues of gender, identity, and the body. Housed in a former office space, Sub Rosa often hosts artists for concise residencies.