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Plaka, Athens

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The oldest residential neighborhood in Athens, Plaka sits in the shadows of the city's ancient ruins, welcoming visitors with a labyrinth of pedestrian-friendly streets and notable examples of Neoclassical architecture. In the 1990s this district transformed itself from a primarily working-class neighborhood to a tourist-driven area rife with trendy shops, upscale restaurants, and sidewalk cafes. Though most visitors come to this area--the heart of the ancient city--to soak up the authentic street atmosphere, you can also visit several historically important sites here, including a 5th century temple and an 11th century church, one of the oldest in the city. The neighborhood also houses a good selection of museums and galleries, displaying ancient artifacts and folk art. Make Plaka a centerpiece of your Athens vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Athens itinerary maker app .

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• By Satsukiwong

  Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is an area of restaurants, Jewelry stores tourist shops, and cafes. Though it is quite commercialized neighborhood and ...  more »

• By 688christianm

  Des boutiques de souvenirs et des restaurants style usines à touristes gâchent complètement le charme des lieux  more »

  Souvenir shops and tourist factory-style restaurants completely spoil the charm of the place
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