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Address: 31 Evripidou, Athens
Do you love to cook? Perhaps you have aching feet from all the sightseeing? No matter what your complaints or inclinations, this shop has an herb or spice for you. Wooden barrels and cloth sacks overflow with medicinal and culinary Mediterranean herbs and spices. The proprietor can help you select a combination to suit your needs, whether you...
Category: Specialty Shops - Athens Shopping
Address: 9 Mitropoleos, Athens
Greek rugs are famous throughout the world for their beauty and durability, and this shop is one of the best places to browse for or buy them. More than thirty weavers from around the country display their wares at the cooperative, and styles range from traditional Greek folk designs to modern, high-fashion designer rugs.
Category: Specialty Shops - Athens Shopping
Address: 50 Pandrossou, Athens
This antique shop sells exquisite Venetian glass items, ornate embroideries, and intricately carved furniture. Old swords and dowry chests are other unique buys. You need special permits to remove anything more than 100 years old from the country, so choose your items wisely, or plan ahead.
Category: Specialty Shops - Athens Shopping
Address: 48 Pandrossou, Athens
This shop is the best place to purchase those chunky Greek sweaters you've always admired. Nick's offers a huge assortment, from creamy, traditional "fisherman" sweaters to wildly colored and patterned woolies. Prices are so good that you'll want to buy a sweater for everyone on your gift list.
Category: Specialty Shops - Athens Shopping
Address: 10 Panepistimiou St, Athens
This shop has been an Athenian institution since it originated in 1895. Gold jewelry is available for every gender and price range, as are fine pens and upscale gifts. The most interesting baubles are reproductions of Byzantine jewelry and other museum-inspired pieces.
