Plaka is the oldest area in Athens located under the Acropolis Hill, on its northern slope. Plaka owes its name to the Arvanites that settled there during the 17th Century and named this area pl(i)aka - meaning old - wh... more

Plaka is one of the most visited areas of Athens for shopping and entertainment due to the many shops restaurants and cafes that operate under the Acropolis Hill. more

Adrianou street starts at Thissio through Monastiraki and continues into Plaka. It divides the area to upper (pano) and lower (kato) Plaka and continues to the famous area of Anafiotika. more

Getting to know culture and tradition broadens every horizon. The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture, the Folklore Museum or that of Greek Instruments bring Greek culture closer. more

The Mansion of Venizelos, a typical example of Pre-Revolutionary Athens urban architecture during the Ottoman Period. The estate belonged to the aristocratic family of Athenian Lord Angelos Venizelos of Byzantine origin. more