A quintessential Athenian attraction, the old town neighborhood of Monastiraki draws visitors by offering a blend of history and shopping. The atmospheric neighborhood is crisscrossed by a network of narrow backstreets, lined by open-air stands and cramped shops offering bargains on everything from vintage shoes and new furniture, to rare books and handmade instruments. Named after its main square, the compact neighborhood represents the Ottoman and Byzantine influences on the city by serving as a home to both an Islamic mosque and Christian church. Avoid the worst of the crowds by exploring the neighborhood early in the morning. Put Monastiraki into our Athens holiday planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Athens.
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paolo d
August 17, 2017Dei quartieri visitati è sicuramente il mio preferito, ricco di vita e di movimento, un mercato piacevole, banchi di frutta e ogni passo una chiesa o delle rovine, fino ad arrivare alla collina con il... more »
Of the districts visited is definitely my favorite, full of life and movement, a nice market, fruit and every step a church or ruins, until you get to the hill with the Parthenon. To visit and explore. It is the point of arrival by metro to visit the ruins of the Acropolis.View original -
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August 17, 2017Interesting flea market and boutique shops fill this area away from the main square. We bought some super sandals at Mellismos as well as some nice Greek-design and made clothes for ourselves and as g... more »
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Anoynymos A
August 17, 2017Φυσικά να επισκεφτείς την Αθήνα πρέπει να πας στο Μοναστηράκι. Μπορείς να το κάνεις με τον ηλεκτρικό, η ακόμα και με τα πόδια αφού πρόκειται για κεντρικό σημειο. Θα απολαύσεις τις καφετερειες, τους μι... more »
Of course to visit Athens must go to Monastiraki. You can do it with the electric, or even walk after going to a central point. You will enjoy the cafe, the peddlers, many shops with retro items and you will see the Acropolis enlightened if you go.View original
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