Local culture and markets in Athens
Plaka's pedestrian lanes mix souvenir stalls with small local businesses, and Monastiraki shows craftspeople and shopkeepers at work. An Athens with a Local program pairs visitors with an Athenian for a walk beyond the guidebooks.
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Historic district
Plaka
Athens
Plaka is the old neighborhood of Athens, climbing the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. Its streets are pedestrian, lined with shops, cafes and restaurants.
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Historic district
Monastiraki
Athens
Monastiraki is a bohemian district between Plaka and Thissio, full of small shops selling antiques, cookware, souvenirs, arts and crafts, and funky clothing. It is the commercial and craft heart of old Athens.
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