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. Work out when and for how long to visit Monastiraki and other Athens attractions using our handy Athens journey planner.
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Love walking around and seeing all the different types of stores they have, very lively area. First time in Greece and was surprised by all the graffiti, not bad, but just unaware what to expect
Love walking around and seeing all the different types of stores they have, very lively area. First time in Greece and was surprised by all the graffiti, not bad, but just unaware what to expect more »
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Monastiraki really is tourist central and understandably so, as it is located within walking distance of almost all of the main Athen attractions. Actually a fairly attractive district, it does...
Monastiraki really is tourist central and understandably so, as it is located within walking distance of almost all of the main Athen attractions. Actually a fairly attractive district, it does... more »
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You can find everything here, from souvenirs to anything you are craving. They have a cafe or restaurant at every alley and it’s close to Ancient Agora and Acropolis.
You can find everything here, from souvenirs to anything you are craving. They have a cafe or restaurant at every alley and it’s close to Ancient Agora and Acropolis. more »
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