The adjacent districts in the center of Athens, at the eastern base of the Acropolis hill, are the core of historic Athens. These districts which are largely pedestrianized are home to historical sites, lively small streets, small shops, hotels, and restaurants.<\/p>\n
Quartier de Monastiraki Plaka district
\n<\/strong>A lively and cosmopolitan\u00a0neighborhood home to the main Monastiraki Square,\u00a0narrow alleys with\u00a0numerous small shops, the Athens Sunday Flea Market in Avissinya Square, and the city\u2019s\u00a0traditional bazaar, the Yousouroum.
\nAlso in the district, Ermou street, the city’s main shopping and commercial street, surrounded by small streets with thousands of small shops, and Kotzias Square, one of the city’s nightlife centers, with its tavernas, ouzeris, and dance clubs.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A charming and picturesque district, the center of ancient Athens from Filomousson Square to\u00a0Monastirakiit. Explore the narrow winding streets and the Ottoman and 19e<\/sup> century houses and mansions.
\nThe district is home to some ancient monuments including the Lysikrates Monument, the Roman Agora and its \u201cTower of the Winds\u201d, and the Hadrian\u2019s Library. \u00a0Explore the beautifully restored 16e<\/sup> century Byzantine residence, the Benizelos Mansion<\/strong>, the oldest house in Athens with its arched portico, high-ceilinged rooms, storerooms, olive or grape press, and more. Also in the district, Byzantine churches, Ottoman Mosques, local culture museums, numerous small shops, Tavernas, cafes, and bars.
\nWithin Plaka visit the small Anaflotika<\/strong> neighborhood, a peaceful and serene 19e<\/sup> century Cycladic Island “like” village, with flower framed whitewashed cottages with Blue shatters, an essential element of Athens\u2019 unique architecture blend. To enjoy shopping, stroll and window shop Adrianou Street<\/strong>, the main shopping street in the old town of Plaka.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n