Ελευθερουδάκης is the flagship of the country's largest and oldest bookstore chain. Across the eight floors of this department store, there is an exceptionally wide selection of books in Greek, English, and other languages, as well as music discs, including traditional Greek music.
Particularly good purchases may include guidebooks and atlases, translations of ancient and modern Greek literature, cookbooks with national recipes, as well as children's books with bright illustrations and toys.
The huge selection of academic, popular science, and instructional literature across various fields of knowledge is also worth noting.
On the sixth floor of the department store there is an excellent cafe - a favorite meeting place for expats in Athens, while the other floors feature cozy lounge areas where you can leaf through books you like. With a certain amount of luck or careful planning, you can catch an author reading or one of the numerous cultural events.
In total, the Ελευθερουδάκης chain, founded in 1898, includes more than 20 stores in Athens and other cities in Greece.
