Snowy Athens: Once every 5 years!

Do you think Athens is always sunny? 🌞

Do you think that is never cold in Greece? ❄️

Think again, we have some news for you!

Living in the historical centre for the last 6 years yesterday we woke up to the rare sight of the entire capital being blanketed in a thick covering of snow 🌨️🌨️.

The first time our cat saw snow in his life! He was so excited!

Featuring a thick layer of white, fluffy snow, the Greek capital’s famed monuments and neighbourhoods have taken on a new beauty which only adds to their allure.

Our neighbourhood covered with snow!

Although heavy snowfall is not uncommon in Greece’s northern and mountainous regions, it is very unusual in Athens, making its snowy monuments a rare sight.

Snow on top of Lysicrates Monument in Plaka

The tower of the winds

Guess what: The Parthenon looks even more gorgeous dressed in white. So, we decided to have a big walk in the city to take photos and share with you a rare glimpse of snowy Athens.

The Parthenon looks so gorgeous

Frozen Acropolis

Below we can see more photos of Athens dressed in white:

Nice contrast in colors!

Athens murals in a different perspective

Athens murals in a different perspective

"Clockwork" mural covered in snow!

Nice opportunity to see this mural differently

White Kerameikos

Gas Holder inside the old Gas Factory

The ancient cemetery: 1500 of history

Ancient Kerameikos and Church of Holy Trinity

Frozen view of the Ancient Agora in Athens

Ioannis Makriyiannis Statue in Vyronos Street, Plaka

Stop for a hot chocolate in the heart of Plaka

One of the most beautiful streets in Athens

Last stop Monastiraki square

It was a beautiful day!