On weekends, head to one of the many clubs to dance until the sun comes up.
Gazi suits your city break if you want to discover the alternative and truly urban side of Athens. The district originated in the 19th century, when a gas factory was built. Not much later, Gazi became the district where the whorehouses settled. Back then, the name Gazi therefore equalled brothel. In the 1980s, the municipality closed the doors of the factory and it was transformed into a major cultural centre. There is a museum and exhibition space, and events and festivals are held there. Over the years, bars, restaurants and clubs have sprung up in the surrounding industrial buildings. This makes Gazi the entertainment district of Athens.
