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Accessorise It!
contemporary designs that combine silver with materials like coral, onyx and tur-
quoise. At
Kokka
( 210 322 4460; Adrianou 114, Plaka; Syntagma)
kit yourself out for the
seaside with locally made leather sandals: strappy for evening, funky for day.
Snacks & Wine
Avocado
( 210 323 7878;
www.avocadoathens.com
; Nikis 30, Plaka; mains €6.50-9.50; 11am-10pm
Mon-Sat, to 7pm Sun; ; Syntagma)
dishes up vegan, gluten-free, and organic treats - a
rarity in Greece. Enjoy everything from sandwiches to coconut curry on the tiny
front patio. Juices and smoothies are made on the spot, or splash out on a bottle at
Wine Story
(
210 323 9997;
www.winestory.gr
;
Nikis 21, Plaka;
9am-9.30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm
Syntagma)
, across the street.
& 5-9pm Sun;
Byzantine Churches
Break from shopping and visit
Sotira Lykodimou
, built in 1031. It is the largest me-
dieval structure (and only octagonal Byzantine church) in Athens, and has served as
the Russian Orthodox Church since 1847. The 11th-century
Agios Nikolaos
Rangavas
was part of the palace of the Rangava family, which included Michael I,
emperor of Byzantium.
Chocolate Indulgence
For a sweet pick-me-up head to
Aristokratikon
( 210 322 0546;
www.aristokratikon.com
;
Voulis 7, Syntagma; Syntagma)
, where chocoholics will be thrilled by the dazzling array
of handmade chocolates at this tiny store that's been around since 1928. Karageorgi
Servias is also loaded with sweet and dried nut shops.
