On the fringes of Patisia, where the urban density gives way to a different architectural rhythm and a quieter Athenian breath, the City of Athens Festival invites us to discover the Kypriadou district. Guided by Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos, this walk unravels the history of a model neighbourhood, Athens’ original "garden city" that set the blueprint for suburban areas like Psychiko and Nea Smyrni.

As we wander past grand villas, hidden ateliers, and streets that preserve the imprint of a different era, we’ll trace the footsteps of the so-called "Kypriadis School," as the great artist Yannis Moralis once named it. From the architectural vision of Aristotelis Zachos to the homes of legends like Parthenis, Kontoglou, Pikionis, and Argyros, this neighbourhood emerges as a living canvas of the famed '30s Generation and the Athenian intelligentsia. This tour connects modernism, memory, and everyday life, illuminating a side of the city that remains charming, unexpected, and deeply Athenian.

This activity is only available in Greek.