‘The Last Fortress’: Historic Athens Cafe Closes as Countercultural Area Gentrifies
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The British newspaper writes about the historic cafe in Kallidromi, which is closing its doors from Monday after decades of presence – The rise of tourism, Airbnb and investments are changing the character of Exarcheia, causing reactions among former residents
For the past few days, the tables at “Mouria” in Exarchia have been constantly full. Not that the traditional cafe has ever been deprived of its patrons. But the last few days have been treated differently. After 111 years of operation, the emblematic shop is drawing to a close, and those who loved it are stopping by to pay tribute with their presence and at the same time enjoy a little more of one of the last authentic spots in the city as it o…
In the Athens neighborhood of Exarchia, a symbol of leftist rebellion, solidarity and alternative culture for decades, one of its most recognizable institutions is closing. The legendary Mouria Café, which was a gathering place for artists, writers, intellectuals, politicians and revolutionaries for 44 years, will close its doors forever on Sunday.
A legendary coffee shop where all of Athens drank coffee and tsipouro, an epilogue to a 111-year history...
For decades, it has been a hub for writers, artists, poets and politicians, doctors and lawyers, radicals and revolutionaries. For the past 44 years, Christos Vanas has welcomed them all to the Muria café in the Athens district of Exarchia. Every morning at exactly 7am, the former waiter, known for his quiet nature, is the first to cross the threshold of the historic establishment. It has become an unchanging ritual – he opens the doors of the f…
“Mouria” in Exarchia is preparing to close its doors, after 111 years of life. A historic coffee shop, which for generations of people was not just a place for coffee, but a place to meet, chat and connect with people. At the intersection of Charilaou Trikoupi and Kallidromiou, “Mouria” is preparing to close its doors on November 1st, as […]
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