Plaka

General
If we would describe Plaka in one sentence it would be a charming village in the heart of the city of Athens. Actually plaka is the district of old Athens. Nowadays Plaka has become a cool neighborhood to stay and is consisted of beautiful houses, traditional taverns, cafes with special character and of course remains and monuments from the archaic, roman and Byzantine era.

Places and Monuments
Plaka nowadays is one of the most visited sightseeing points in Athens. The visitor will discover through its narrow roads and paths small churches, a Muslim temple, an old hamam as well as the building of the first university of Greece. The roman agora [market] makes also part of this lovely neighborhood.

Life in Plaka
What is interesting about Plaka is that it is not only a tourist place. The Athenians love to stroll around Plaka, especially during weekends and it is a meeting point for the youth of the city, the students as well as for several street artists and small vendors. It is definitely a lively and charming spot of the modern city of Athens