On weekends, head to one of the many clubs in Gazi to dance until the sun comes up.
Gazi suits your city break if you want to discover the alternative 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. At the time, therefore, the name Gazi equalled 'brothel'. In the 1980s, the municipality closed the doors of the factory and it was turned into a large cultural centre, Technopolis. It houses a museum and exhibition space, as well as events and festivals. Over the years, bars, restaurants and clubs have sprung up in the surrounding industrial buildings. This makes Gazi the entertainment district of Athens.
