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Internationally renowned Zolotas breathes life into ancient Greece with replicas of mu-
seum pieces, having had the exclusive rights to make copies of the real thing since 1972.
(
210 331 3320; Stadiou 9, Syntagma;
Syntagma)
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Xylouris
This music treasure trove is run by the son and widow of Cretan legend Nikos Xylouris.
Georgios is a font of music knowledge and can guide you through the comprehensive
range of traditional and contemporary Greek music, including select and rare recordings,
and eclectic world music. Also a branch at Museum of Greek Popular Instruments (
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MUSIC
210 322 2711;
www.xilouris.gr
; Arcade, Panepistimiou 39, Panepistimio;
Syntagma)
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Anavasi
BOOKS
This travel bookshop carries an extensive range of Greece maps, and walking and activity
guides. Its 2012 Attiki-Voiotia map (€8) also has suggestions for excursions and walks.
(
210 321 8104;
www.anavasi.gr
; Voulis 32, Apollonos, Syntagma;
9.30am-5.30pm Mon & Wed , to 8.30pm
Tue, Thu & Fri, 10am-3pm Sat;
Syntagma)
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Archipelagos
JEWELLERY
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Unique contemporary pieces in silver and gold for jewellery lovers with moderate
budgets. There are also interesting ceramics and trinkets, including fine silver bookmarks.
(
210 323 1321; Adrianou 142, Plaka;
Akropoli)
