PLAKA AND MONASTIRAKI DISTRICT, MUST PLACES TO VISIT !

The must parts of Athens

As one of the most typical districts of the "old city" of Athens, Monastiraki is the antique district and antique junk dealers. You can find everything and anything: shoes, clothes, new and antique furniture, old books and magazines, souvenirs, jewelry, hats, bronzes, ...

The Monastiraki area is probably the noisiest area of ​​Athens, it is also the most colorful and most messy. We can say that this is an area that almost never sleeps. It is a kind of meeting place for tourists and city residents. These particularly like to stay a few minutes on the Monastiraki space where you can find the church of the same name. Next to it is Ermou Street (named after Hermes, god of commerce) is one of the first streets designed by the architects of Athens.

This famous street was the center of women's fashion. Today, it is one of the best places for shopping. In shops and galleries nearby you will find an endless variety of silverware as candlesticks, bowls, pots caches, jewelry, ... These parts are mostly artisanal.

So if you're in Athens do not miss to go there!

The Plaka district

Plaka is the historical heart of Athenians, it represents the old town. It is a very touristy place. Its charm? Its many narrow winding streets located at the edge of the Acropolis.

It is a small village and it is also the former district of Athens. It is also called the "neighborhood of the gods." Indeed, when one walks there we have this feeling of going back in time.

The name "Plaka" was not original, however, known hypotheses have been proposed. According to the most probable theory, this name comes from a large stone plaque found near the ancient theater of Dionysos.

If you want to walk in this neighborhood, you munissezz plan. Indeed, the area is a maze and a plan quickly becomes indispensable! In addition to surprise you with its many streets and santier, Plaka also surprise you through entertainment.

This is a great neighborhood trader and if you are in search of a good plan to get out, you need to think about the Plaka district! Permanently animated, Plaka is a very commercial area and if you are looking for a nice place to go out at night, this is where it will go . 



Published the 2nd of February 2014