Plaka
neighborhood · Athens · Greece
- Address
- Plaka, 105 58 Athens
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public streets.
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About
The old neighbourhood below the Acropolis, with narrow lanes, neoclassical houses, tavernas and shops.
Good to know
- The main streets are touristy; wander the upper lanes of Anafiotika for a village feel.
Nearby
Acropolis of Athens
landmark · 350 m
The ancient citadel above the city, crowned by the Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Acropolis Museum
museum · 460 m
A modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis, displaying the finds from the hill, with a glass floor over an excavated neighbourhood.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
landmark · 480 m
The towering columns of one of the largest temples of ancient Greece, near Hadrian's Arch.
Monastiraki
neighborhood · 520 m
A lively square and market district with a mosque, shops, and a flea market that is busiest on Sundays.
Syntagma Square
square · 610 m
The square in front of the Greek Parliament, where soldiers in traditional dress stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Ancient Agora of Athens
landmark · 720 m
The centre of public life in ancient Athens, with the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus and a museum in a reconstructed stoa.