They add a special spark to our evenings with colors of the sunset, with aromas of flowers, with classic flavors of popcorn and nachos, finger foods, and cocktails. Located in courtyards, gardens, terraces, and under the starry sky. It is a sweet habit, an absolute summer trend. Open-air cinemas are a tradition, where one can create the perfect memories right in the heart of the city.
If you want to escape the crowded urban landscape for a couple of hours, we have chosen the 7 top open-air cinemas of Athens, that will be the highlight of your trip! For all you cinephiles out there, this article will make your day. However, even if going to the movies, isn’t your thing, we can guarantee you that this experience is way more than just watching a movie. The atmosphere, the selection of films, and the style create a magical cinematic mystery tucked in an alley of the city that you can’t resist.
Address: 14 Kifissias Avenue, Ampelokipi
Ticket price: 8 euros
Probably the most comfortable summer cinema in town. It is a rare phenomenon to find sofas, deck chairs, comfortable chairs and tables, many bar stools, in a summer cinema environment. All this in a high-quality renovated space where you can comfortably enjoy, mainly, blockbusters movies, accompanied by ice cream, drink, cocktail, pizza.
Address: 46 Valtetsiou, Exarchia
Ticket price: 7.50 euros
The favorite cinephile hangout in Exarchia. Drowned in the green with a big screen, and a ‘theatrical’ entrance to the garden. The Riviera is famous for its screening program, which includes classic films and tributes to great creators as well as European and world cinema.
Dexamenis Square, Kolonaki
Ticket price: 8 euros
This place is a story itself. This is the element that characterizes this open-air cinema. The location, in between the famous square of Kolonaki and Lycabettus. The cinema menu films awarded at international and Greek festivals, modern French cinema, and blockbusters.
Address: In the Zappeio National Gardens
Ticket price: 8 euros
The oldest open-air cinema. The first French film ‘Ten Women Chase a Man’ was screened in 1903. Αν εlite environment, in a lush garden, with the most beautiful screen by far. Classic hot dogs, with a tasty menu, accompany the ritual of enjoying mainly blockbuster movies.
Address: 22 Kydathinaion, Plaka
Ticket price: 8 euros
The favorite terrace in the most picturesque corner of Athens. It is located in the historic center of the city, in Plaka. The characteristic element is that it is located under the illuminated Acropolis, which allows you to have a sneak peek at the breaks. The screening program includes movies of the season as well as classic favorite movies.
Address: 7 Apostolou Pavlou, Thiseio
Ticket prices: Mon-Wed 6 euros & Thu-Sun 8 euros
A historic cinema that has been renovated, upgraded, entered the digital age, and ranked by CNN Travel among the best in the world. The program includes first-run films as well as tributes to classic films and creators of world cinema. In addition, the courtyard has blooming flowers and you get to watch movies against the backdrop of the Parthenon munching on homemade delicacies, sour cherries, liqueurs, and desserts.
Address: Marina Floisvou, Paleo Faliro
Ticket price: 8 euros
An integral part of the cinematic map of Attica. The reference point is the location. It is located in the green park of Floisvos, a breath from the sea. In the wider area, there are dining places and a children's playground, a setting ideal for a walk, cinema, and then food or drink. It is famous for organizing many avant-premieres for summer movies.
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