Visit Athens and stay in Kifissia
Kifissia is located in the northern part of Athens, stretching from Parnitha to Pentelicon Mountain and is only 15 km from Athens city center. It is the commercial center of the northern suburbs of Athens and is famous for its luxurious villas, salubrious climate, shops, and flower display. Today, Kifissia is an area with charming cafes and restaurants, shopping centers with attitude and excellent accommodation proposals.
Let’s take a walk through Kifissia through history and everything you need to live in Kifissia today.
History
Kifisia has been inhabited since ancient times. It was the homonymous municipality of Athens according to the administrative division established in Attica by Cleisthenes (5th century BC). Throughout the history of Athens, Kifissia was that point in Attica where wealthy citizens built their summer homes to take advantage of the region’s healthy climate and the tranquility enjoyed by the region’s surroundings, including the famous Roman Herod the Attica. Kifissia lived intensely all the events of the modern and contemporary history of Greece, such as the fierce battle that took place here during the “December Events”. In his house in Kifissia, I. Metaxas said the brave “No” to the Italian ambassador when he asked him for the surrender of Greece. This event marked Greece’s participation in World War II. In 1934 the famous Kifissia Flower Fair began, which continues to this day attracting the attention of many visitors.
things to do
Today Kifissia is a large municipality of Athens and offers a variety of interesting suggestions for dining, drinking and shopping. Kifissia’s urbanism with important pedestrian streets, many corners with green trees and recreation areas allow visitors to take long walks in nature, shop comfortably and enjoy coffee and food in different parts of the region. In Kifissia you can also visit museums, including the Natural History Museum, founded by the Goulandris family, and many cinemas. Finally, in Kifissia you can also take a bike ride enjoying nature and your favorite sport.
Where to stay in Kifissia
The Kifissia has a long history in hospitality and luxury hotels. At the beginning of the 19th century the first hotel opened in Kifissia. The Mela Hotel (now a shopping center), the Plaza, the Aegli, the Pyrna are the first hotels to open in the region, followed by the Apergi, Cecil and Pentelikon hotels. Today, the great tradition of hospitality continues with many hotels operating in this idyllic suburb of Athens.