A sunny winter day at the SNFCC with friends
A jewel of Athens
Living in a place like Athens, might have its difficulties, but there is always the sun. There's nothing quite like spending a sunny winter day with friends, coffee and a camera in hand. One of my favorite places to do this is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SFNCC).
Sunny Winter Day
Just when 2026 begun, we visited SFNCC. The weather was perfect—a calm, beautiful day with clear skies and not even the slightest breeze. My friends and I began our day with coffee of course, under the sun.
“Friends are the sunshine of life.”
A piece of history
Bréal’s Silver Cup, the historic prize presented to Spyros Louis as the winner of the marathon at the 1st modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.
After our coffee, we took a leisurely stroll through the SFNCC's gardens. We walked by the canal and headed up to Esplanade. The Esplanade is probably the best part of the whole SFNCC premises. You walk between the olive trees and end up in front of the sea. The sight of yachts and fishing boats against the backdrop of the bustling harbor of Microlimano, a part of Piraeus, is magical. You can just rest here for a day and read your book, feeling you are hundred of miles away from the city.
On the way back, you can see Athens spreading in front of your eyes.
There are some opportunities for photos, as the architects have worked wonders here. That said, although I took a few photos, as you can see, photography was not the main reason I was there, so I just enjoyed the company of my loved ones and cleared my mind.
Don’t miss the chance to visit SFNCC if in Athens
If you are in Athens, I would strongly suggest visiting SFNCC. Too many things to see; National Library is here, as well as Greek National Opera. There are running tracks, playground, gardens, coffee shops, games area, labs for kids, a famous restaurant
and even a bike rental station. These days you can even see the Spyros Louis Bréal’s Cup. You can spend a whole day and still have things to do!
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens offers a mix of modern architecture, lush gardens, and stunning views, making it an ideal location for photographers of all levels and a great place to just relax.
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