More than 20,000 visitors They participated in this year’s event of the Athena Festival, which was held for the second consecutive year by the Municipality of Athens on the occasion of World without a car. The aim of the event was to highlight the importance of sustainable mobility and to promote alternative forms of movement, making the city more friendly to its residents and visitors. Athena Street, from the height of Euripidou to Ermou, remained without vehicles from the night of Saturday, September 20 to Sunday 21 September. Young and old had the opportunity to enjoy theatrical and musical performances, late -night cinematic screenings, workshops for children and families, outdoor sports activities, interactive games, as well as musical choices from well -known city DJs. The celebration culminated with a concert by actor and songwriter Panos Vlachos. This year, the program was enriched with a cycling route that started from Athena Street and headed to Patisia, Kypseli and Sepolia, following the traces of a bike path of the Municipality of Athens. The Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, said: “Athena without a car has best highlighted the importance of sustainable mobility and proved that Athens can be transformed into a city with fewer cars and more space for people.”. He added that “The image of thousands of citizens, young and old, enjoying the public space freely, without noise and exhaust, fills us with optimism. It is the best motivation to continue with actions and interventions to build a safe, accessible, environmentally friendly city and truly viable ». For his part, Athens Development Managing Director Ioannis Georgizas underlined: “Within a 24 -hour period, everyone had the opportunity to try in practice how the city can work with actions that unite culture, sports and innovation. From yoga and outdoor fitness sessions, to comic book workshops and the cycling route to the neighborhoods of Athens, the experience has shown that sustainable movement can become part of our daily lives. “.