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MODERN GREECE (p. 3 of 3)

A mix of ancient and contemporary influences come together to show the country at its best during this Olympic year.

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WHERE TO STAY

Kempinski Hotel Nikopolis (photo at right) A gorgeous designer hotel in Thessaloníki in a location especially well suited to business travellers.
16-18 Asklipiou St.
Pylea, Thermi, Thessaloníki
Tel. 30-2310-401-000
www.kempinski-thessaloniki.com

Semiramis Hotel The first boutique hotel in Athens. Book well ahead; there will be Olympian competition for rooms this summer.
48 Charilaou St.
Kifissia, Athens
Tel. 30-210-610-4495
www.designhotels.com

Thermae Sylla Spa Wellness Hotel Located in Edipsos on the island of Evia, this is considered by many to be the finest spa in Europe.
Loutra Aedipsou
Evia
Tel. 30-22260-60100
www.thermaesylla.gr

WHAT TO EAT

Felix Restaurant Food in Thessaloníki’s Kempinski Hotel restaurant competes with the decor in the new sport of Greek chic.
16-18 Asklipiou St.
Pylea, Thermi, Thessaloníki
Tel. 30-2310-401-000
www.kempinski-thessaloniki.com/en/bars

Ta Kioupia Splurge on the prix fixe dinner at this Kifissia restaurant, which features a bewildering choice of regional dishes, many prepared in clay jars over a wood fire.
2 Olimpionikon St.
Politia, Kifissia, Athens
Tel. 30-210-620-0005
www.takioupia.gr

Orizontes Lykavittou High up on a hill overlooking the Acropolis, Greek celebrity TV chef Yannis Geldis cooks up traditional Greek cuisine that takes off in all sorts of wild directions.
Lykavittos Hill (Mount Lycabettus), Athens
Tel. 30-210-722-7065

WHAT TO DO

Byzantine Thessaloníki Forget Philippe Starck: When it comes to wild ornamentation, our century has nothing on the Byzantine golden age. Spend a few hours at the stunning Museum of Byzantine Culture in downtown Thessaloníki, then go church-hopping. The medieval rage here was for tiny symmetrical cross-shaped churches, with complex brickwork
and iconography.

Airborne Monks For a truly bizarre and beautiful side trip on the mainland, go to Metéora: Tall, thin, thumb-shaped hills – right out of Roadrunner territory – are topped with 11th-century monasteries. Whereas once supplies (and monks) had to be winched up by rope, tourists can now drive partway, then climb rough stairs to get to the top.

INFORMATION

Greek National Tourism Organization
Tel. 30-210-870-7000 or 416-968-2220
www.gnto.gr

HOW TO GET THERE

Air Canada offers daily service to Frankfurt from Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. From Frankfurt, travel to Athens with Star Alliance^TM member Lufthansa.

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