Photo: Thomas Gravanis

Everything old is new again, as Athenians rediscover forgotten and abandoned buildings across the city. A wave of renovations and restorations is bringing new life to these historic structures.

By Stelios Bouras

The streets of Athens are full of unsung architectural beauties like this one in Thissio.

Photo: Thomas Gravanis

Peek inside neoclassical gems like this during Open House.

Photo: Orestis Seferoglou

The Kypseli Market is a neighbourhood landmark.

Photo: Orestis Seferoglou

Merchants' Arcade is getting a makeover.

Photo: Eleni Veziri