Mediterranean Syntax Meeting 3

October 8-10, 2010 

Dept. of Linguistics 

University of Athens

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- Program -

Download the Conference Program here

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Useful information

A. The Venue

The conference will be held at the Drakopoulos Amphitheatre in the (Historical) Central Building of the University of Athens. The building is located at the heart of Athens city centre. It stands in the middle of a complex of three buildings (the other two being the Academy of Athens and the National Library) which is known as the Akadimia (Academy) and it is defined by the Panepistimou (nowadays called Eleftheriou Venizelou, however everybody knows and refers to it with the old name) and the Akadimias streets. The entrance is from Panepistimiou street. A map link is given below:

            http://maps.uoa.gr/en

B. Getting to and from the Athens International Airport

The Athens International Airport (El. Venizelos Airport) connects to the city centre and the suburbs as well as the surrounding districts via the toll highway Attiki Odos, the Athens Suburban Railway as well as the Metro and the Express Buses. Also, an orderly taxi queue awaits you outside if you prefer to hire a cab. If driving yourself is your preference, there are plenty of rental car agencies located on site.For more information on the Athens International Airport go to:

http://www.aia.gr

Below we have collected some information concerning public transportation options which serve the Athens International Airport.

• By (Attiko) Metro

This is the fastest way to get to or from the airport. The airport is accessible via Metro Line 3 “Egaleo - Athens International Airport” (The Blue line). The ticket costs 6.00 Euro for a single fare. Metro trains depart from the Airport train station just opposite the Departures/Arrivals building.

More information on the Attiko Metro at: http://www.amel.gr

• By Bus (Express lines)

There are 4 express bus routes which run throughout Athens (including the Port of Piraeus) and connect to the Airport:

X95 is the line that brings you to Athens city centre (it terminates at Syntagma Square). A ticket on the EXPRESS bus lines costs 3.20 Euros and it is valid for only one trip to or from the airport. You can buy a ticket for the EXRESS bus (a) at the ticket kiosk at the airport, (b) directly from the driver, (c) at the ticket kiosks located throughout the city, or (d) at all Metro stations. EXPRESS buses depart from outside the Arrivals level of the Departures/Arrivals building and operate on a 24 hour basis.

• The Suburban Railway (Proastiakos)

The Suburban Railway is a nice option but it doesn't run as frequently as the Metro does. Tickets cost 6.00 Euros for a single fare. Suburban trains depart from the Airport train station just opposite the Departures/Arrivals building.

• By Taxi

There are plenty of taxis in queue outside the Arrivals level at the airport any time day or night. Depending where your destination is in Athens, a taxi ride will cost you between 35-45 euros (including baggage and the Attiki Odos toll). If you arrive after midnight, the fare will be higher.

C. Public Transportation in Athens

• The (Attiko) Metro

• Buses and Trolley Buses

There are many bus and trolley bus lines which serve Athens. They run basically from the earlier morning hours until around midnight.  

• The Tram

    The Tram has 3 lines which serve the city centre and the Athens sea-side delta. The Tram connects the centre of Athens with Paleo Faliro from where it branches out along the coastal avenue to Asklipiio Voulas on the one end and to the Peace & Friendship Stadium (SEF) on the other end. The Tram lines are the following:

• Tickets and passes

There is an integrated ticket for all means of transportation which costs 1 Euro and it is valid for one hour and a half. During that time you can use it for any means of transportation and as many times as you want. You have to validate your ticket on the first means of transportation you use. If the time expires and you are still inside e.g. a bus, you have to validate your ticket once again in order to complete your last ride. Notice that this ticket does not cover trips to and from the airport, so on the Blue line of the Metro it can only be used for the part “Egaleo – Koropi”. There are also a 24 hour ticket, which is valid for 24 hours from its first validation and costs 3.00 Euros, and a Week Pass Ticket (7 days ticket) which costs 10.00 euros. These tickets also cover all your trolley, bus, metro, tram and suburban railway rides, but they do not cover trips to and from the airport. There is also a tourist 3 days ticket, which costs 15.00 Euros and covers all trolley, bus, metro, tram and suburban railway rides including trips to and from the airport. You can buy your tickets at the Metro stations, as well as at the ticket kiosks, which are generally located close to the bus terminals and stops and at the major landmarks (there are plenty of them around the venue, especially at Akadimias Street). You can also buy tickets at most newspaper stands and commercial kiosks.

D. Internet Access

There are three public wi-fi spots in the centre of Athens:

- Syntagma Square

- Thission area covering the Thission Metro station, the Asomaton Square and the Apostolou Pavlou pedestrian street (the street that goes round the Akropolis)

- Kotzia Square (opposite the City Hall of Athens)

More info available at: http://www.athenswifi.gr  

E. Suggestions for Accommodation

i) Nearby the venue

Titania Hotel, 4 star hotel
52, Panepistimiou Str.
tel.: (+30) 210 33 26 000
http://www.titania.gr/

Best Western Esperia Palace Hotel, 4 star hotel
22, Stadiou Str.
tel.: (+30) 210 32 38 000
http://www.esperiahotel.com.gr

ii) Syntagma area

Amalia hotel, 4 star hotel
10, Amalias ave.
tel.: (+30) 210 32 37 300
http://www.amalia.gr/

Hotel Arethusa, 3 star hotel
6-8, Mitropoleos & 12, Nikis Strs.
tel.: (+30) 210 32 29 431- (+30) 210 32 29 438
http://www.arethusahotel.gr

Astor Hotel, 3 star hotel
16, Karagiorgi Servias Str.
tel.: (+30) 210 33 51 000
http://www.astorhotel.gr

iii) Plaka - Monastiraki area

Electra Palace, 5 star hotel
18-20 N. Nikodimou Str.
tel.: (+30) 210 33 70 000
http://www.electrahotels.gr/electra-palace-athens/

Adrian, 3 star hotel
74, Adrianou Str.,
tel.: (+30) 210 32 21 553 - 32 50 454
http://www.douros-hotels.com

iv) Thissio - Acropolis area

Jason Inn, 3 star hotel (near the Monastiraki Metro Station – Blue Line),
12, Assomaton Str.
tel.: (+30) 210 32 51 106
http://www.douros-hotels.com

Athens Gate, 3 star hotel (near the Acropolis Metro Station – Red Line),
10, Syngrou ave.
tel.: (+30) 210 92 38 302-3
http://www.athensgate.gr

F. Eating out

1. Coffee and snacks nearby the venue

Polis
5 Pesmazoglou Str. (roof garden of the Stoa Vivliou (Books Arcade); Pezmazoglou str. intersects with Panepistimiou str.) (5 minutes walking distance across the venue)

Public
1, Karagiorgi Servias Str., Syntagma Square (top floor of the Public store)

Ianos Cafe
24 Stadiou Str. (first floor of Ianos bookstore) (5 minutes walking distance)

City Link Commercial Center,
Voukourestiou & 4 Stadiou Str., (10 minutes walking distance)

Stoa Korai (coffee & food court: Starbucks Coffee, Costa Coffee, Pizza Hut, etc.)
Korai & Stadiou Str., (opposite the venue)

Hondos Center Cafe
3 Ippokratous Str., (roof garden) (next to the venue)

2. Snack bars & Fast food nearby the venue

Goody’s (Greek chain of fast food restaurants)
- 108 Solonos Str. (10 minutes walking distance)
- 19 Omonia Square (10 minutes walking distance)
- 17 Stadiou Str. (5 minutes walking distance)

McDonald’s
- Syntagma Square
- Omonia Square (10 minutes walking distance)

Gregory’s (Γρηγόρης) (fast food chain that offers small meals, hot and cold sandwiches, pies, salads, fresh juices, coffees etc.)
- 3-5 Ippokratous Str. (next to the venue)
- 20 Panepistimiou Str. (5 minutes walking distance)
- 4 Karagiorgi Servias Str. (near the Syntagma Square)
- 68 Solonos Str. (behind the venue).
- 59-61 Akadimias Str. (5 minutes walking distance), tel.: 210 3630957.

Everest (fast food chain that offers small meals, hot and cold sandwiches, pies, salads, fresh juices, coffees etc.)
- Syntagma Square
- Panepistimiou & 1 Ippokratous Str., (next to the venue)
- Omonia Square (10 minutes walking distance)

3. Restaurants and Tavernas (some suggestions)

Ideal (classic Greek and international cuisine)
46 Panepistimiou Str. (near the venue, 10 minutes walking distance)

O Andreas (classic Greek tavern)
18 Themistokleous, Str. (near the venue, 10 minutes walking distance)

Athinaikon (classic Greek tavern)
2 Themistokleous & Panepistimiou Str. (near the venue, 10 minutes walking distance)

Fasoli (modern Greek tavern)
- 22 Ippokratous & Navarinou Str. (near the venue, 5 minutes walking distance)
- 45 Emmanuel Benaki Str., Eksarchia (15 minutes walking distance from the venue)

Rififi (modern Greek tavern)
69A Emmanuel Benaki & Valtetsiou Str., Eksarchia (20 minutes walking distance from the venue)

Rozalia (classic Greek tavern)
58 Valtetsiou Str., Eksarchia (20 minutes walking distance from the venue)
 
Ο Tzitzikas ki ο Mermigas (modern Greek tavern)
12-14 Mitropoleos Str., Syntagma Square (10-15 minutes walking distance from the venue)

Bairaktaris (Kebab house)
2 Monastiraki Square (outside the Monastiraki Metro Station)

To Kouti (international cuisine)
23 Andrianou Str., Monastiraki (near the Monastiraki Metro Station)

Ouzou Melathron (modern greek tavern)
10 Aghiou Filippou & Astigos Str., Monastiraki (near the Monastiraki Metro Station)

Platanos (traditional Greek tavern)
4 Diogenous Str., Plaka (near the Monastiraki Metro Station)

Zidoron (modern Greek tavern)
10 Taki & Aghion Anargyron Str., Psirri Square (near the Monastiraki Metro Station)

To steki tou Ilia (grill house)
7 Thessalonikis Str., Thiseio (near the Thission Metro Station)

Ιl Postino (Ιtalian)
64 Skoufa & 3 Grivaion Str., Kolonaki (15 minutes walking distance from the venue)

Furin Kazan (Japanese)
2 Apollonos Str., Syntagma (10-15 minutes walking distance from the venue)

G. Going out neighbourhoods

Psirri
(near the Monastiraki Metro Station – Blue line)


Gazi
(Kerameikos Metro Staion – Blue line)


Kolonaki
(near the venue – within walking distance)


Plaka – Monastiraki – Thission
(around the Monastiraki and Thission Metro Stations)

H. Museums

National Archaeological Museum
Patission Str. (10 minute walk from Omonia Square and the Omonia Metro Station)

Hours:
Tue-Fri: 08.00 – 19.00
Mon: 12.30 – 19.00
Sat, Sun & Holidays: 08.30 – 15.00

The New Acropolis Museum
Dionysiou Areopagitou & Makrijanni Str. (Acropolis Metro Station)

Hours:
Tue-Sun: 08.00 – 20.00
Mon: Closed

The Goulandris Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art  (outstanding collection of ancient Cycladic art)
4 Neofytou Douka Str., Kolonaki (near Syntagma Square, 10 minutes walking distance)

Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00 – 16.00
Tue, Sun: Closed

The Benaki Museum (ancient and modern Greek art)
Vassilisis Sofias & 1 Koumbari Str. (near Syntagma Square, 10 minutes walking distance)

Hours:
Mon, Fri, Sat: 09.00 – 17.00
Tue: Closed
Thu: 09.00 – 22.00
Sun: 09.00 – 15.00

National Gallery (permanent collection of modern Greek painters and international contemporary artists)
50 Vassileos Konstandinou Str. (near the Evangelismos Metro Station, opposite the Hilton Hotel)

Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Tue: Closed
Sun: 10.00am – 2.00pm

Byzantine Museum (permanent collection of Byzantine art)
22 Vassilisis Sofias Str. (next to the Evangelismos Metro Station)

Hours:
Tue-Sun: 08.00am – 20:00pm (May-October); 08.30 – 15.00pm (November-April);
Mon: 13.30 – 20.00pm (May-October); closed (November-April)

War Museum
Vassilissis Sophias Str. and 2 Rizari  Str. (next to the Evangelismos Metro Station).

Hours:
Tue to Sat: 09.00 – 14.00
Mon: Closed
Sun: 09.30 – 14.00

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