The AILF experience
For three days, Technopolis City of Athens will become a welcoming space for literature lovers seeking community, dialogue and inspiration.
The 1st Athens International Literature Festival invites visitors to rethink the experience of literature beyond books and into a world of interactive exchange, nuanced discussion and open idea-sharing.
The AILF experience will take over the entire Technopolis City of Athens.
The AILF experience will take over the entire Technopolis City of Athens. Conversations, presentations, workshops, parties and unexpected events will spread an atmosphere of excitement across the venue, bringing together authors and readers, residents and visitors of Athens. The old gas plant will fill with the voices of the writers and the stories of the visitors in an endless stream of inspiration and creativity.
Every moment is a chance to discover something new: a writer, a book, an idea. More than anything, the AILF experience is about the fun of participation and the joyous celebration of literature.
During the festival, you can also explore other exciting offerings by Technopolis City of Athens:
Industrial Gas Museum
The old gas plant that provided energy and lighting to the capital for approximately 120 years has now become the Industrial Gas Museum, the best preserved gas plant in Europe and the only industrial monument that exhibits its entire mechanical equipment in situ. Visitors can follow the gas production process, touch the old machinery, and get to know about the working conditions at the plant and the history of Gazochori, the area that surrounds it.
Technopolis Café
At the Old Watergas building, a unique 20th century industrial structure, you can find the Technopolis Café. Open all day, the café serves coffee, wine and drinks that can pair nicely with light snacks and dishes inspired by the Mediterranean cuisine and the Greek culinary tradition.
Shop
The Industrial Gas Museum shop invites you to discover a fine selection of items inspired by the museum’s industrial aesthetic, including works by Greek designers, jewelry, souvenirs and special gifts for those who want to bring a piece of Technopolis home.
Playground
The Technopolis state-of-the-art playground offers endless opportunities for play to pre-school and school-aged children. The playground is safe and inclusive, providing play environments and activities suitable for children with disabilities, and the equipment is recyclable and environmentally friendly.
Skywalk
Did you know that the first certified action park in Greece is at Technopolis City of Athens? Imagine suspension bridges, observatories and a huge slide-tunnel creating a world of play and adventure high up in the air! A one-of-a-kind experience for children of all ages and all those who are still children at heart.
Gym Park
Enjoy the health benefits of physical activity and experience the fun of exercising outdoors. The Gym Park offers outdoor exercise equipment suitable for all fitness levels and designed to target every muscle group in your body safely and effectively.
