Things to do on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday

You might like to look at the lamb and cheese market in Psyrri, close to Monastiraki metro.

http://www.athensguide.com/naxosmarket/index.html

On the Saturday night, asssuming you are central, there will be a large crowd at the Mitropoleos on Mitropoleos Street running down from Syntagma. I doubt if you will get into the service but you will see people ceremonially passing on the light of candles.

On Sunday morning there is a big service in he Mitropoleos and ther used to be a military parade. Not sure if this is still going on during the economic crisis, but it was never that exciting! If it was me I'd go onto Filopappou stopping at the beautiful little church of Saint Loumbardiaris. We've written up the walk and a little about the church here (second walk down)

http://www.greekramblings.org.uk/Exploring_Athens.html

Have a great time.

Alan

Thanks Alan for the ideas! I'd definitely check out the places you mentioned.
We will have the whole Sunday to fill so I am looking for additional things to do. I came across the cable car http://www.lycabettushill.com/cable-car/ and it does say it runs 365 days a year. Do you know if that information is updated?

Thanks again.

Regards,
Tze

Tze

I'm sure the cable car runs every day, and the trip is worthwhile.

Alan

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Just seen this, which might be of interest

https://www.xpatathens.com/living-in-athens/taste-experience/city-discovery/item/2871-most-beautiful-churches-to-celebrate-easter-in-athens

Alan