Peania (Paiania) Attractions
The village of Liopési occupies the site of ancient Paiania, the birthplace of Demosthenes (384 B.C.), and is thus also known as Peanía. It is now an agricultural center. Its late Byzantine churches (Ayía Paraskeví, Ayía Triáda, etc.), with frescoes, are of a type found also at Markópoulo (10km /6mi southeast) and Korópi (6km /4mi south).
The Kanakis taverna is popular with visitors from Athens, particularly diplomats.
The Kanakis taverna is popular with visitors from Athens, particularly diplomats.
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Vorres Museum of Contemporary Art
The Vorres Museum of Contemporary Art is situated on an idyllic old farm in Peania, on the eastern side of the Hymettos mountain ridge. On display are paintings and sculptures by well-known Greek artists, together with a smaller exhibition which ranges from old Byzantine icons up to works by modern Greek painters.
House hold and everyday folk items, furniture, textiles, and pottery are also featured.
House hold and everyday folk items, furniture, textiles, and pottery are also featured.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Always opened on:
Óhi Day - Greece & Cyprus (October 28)
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Greek National Day (March 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Greek National Day (March 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
