Location: Monastiraki
Top Things to do in Monastiraki
The 8 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Monastiraki, Attica
Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum.
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1. Corinthian Capital
2. Stoa Of Zeus Eleutherios
3. Ancient Agora of Athens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,225 reviews
These ruins, located in the heart of modern Athens, were once the site of the marketplace in ancient times, a political, cultural and economic center of the ancient world.
Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States
The area is breathtaking to imagine the history but is mostly a field of rubble, though there are many informative signs. The museum has many important and interesting artifacts, like the baby toilet from the 2nd century BC! The most intact structure is the Temple of Hephaistos, but entrance was blocked. The visit was made much more meaningful due to a free audio tour I downloaded from online, by tour guide Rick Steves, so I highly recommend it.
4. Adrianou Street
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4.0 based on 441 reviews
A pedestrian-only tourist haunt lined with lots of cafes and shops.
Reviewed By darylosw - Singapore, Singapore
Lined with shops in the heart of Plaka, another must-walk street in Athens Continuing west along Adrianou, you will reach Aiolou street which then links up to the Pandrossou Street market which is also another very interesting walk with shops lining both sides. At the end of Pandrossou, you will reach Monastiraki Square and the flea market It is a nice, safe walk but as always, take precautions against pickpockets
5. Avysinias Square
6. Altar Of Zeus
7. Ermou Street
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4.0 based on 518 reviews
Reviewed By suomi333
Lively street full of great shops and beautiful small church. And the cafes for relaxation. Nice to see local, Greek merchants also.
