Plaka, Attica, Greece
4.5 (16.4k reviews) Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #4 in Athens Neighborhoods
A MUST SEE!
Wander through the narrow cobblestone alleys of this neighborhood at the foothills of the Acropolis. You'll find quaint shops selling jewelry, clothes, ceramics, and souvenirs, plus sidewalk restaurants and family-run taverns serving authentic Greek food. Being one of the oldest neighborhoods in Athens, you’ll be able to see Roman columns, medieval churches, and ancient landmarks like the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates. The area gets busy, especially during summer, so visit in the early morning or late afternoon for fewer crowds. Explore Plaka and the nearby landmarks on a guided tour of Athens—it will typically include the Acropolis, Parthenon, and other ancient temples and museums. – Tripadvisor
Address
, Greece, Postal Code: 10556.
Website
http://www.visitplaka.com/
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 05, 2024, 21:37
User Ratings
4.5 based on (16.4k reviews)
Reviews
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4stcyprien218 5:00 PM Jul 6, 2022
charming neighborhood close to our hotel
Plaka is lovely but can get very crowded so choose to go early in the morning or late afternoon. It has all the souvenirs shops you can dream of and cafes and restaurants galore. But I liked it for its charmed early morning, little alleyways and beautiful houses and trees. We saw remnants of Adrian Wall too and it was a relatively easy walk to get to the museum of Archeology from our Hotel.
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4JJOH 5:00 PM Jul 10, 2022
Nice part of town but prices adjusted for tourism
This part of Athens is a maze of small winding streets. There are many shops selling various merchandise aimed at the tourists and lots of restaurants/bars. Fun to wander round but you eat and drink at a premium for what is not necessarily great quality
