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The best way to see Plaka is to simply wander its lanes, chasing glimpses of the Acropolis between the neoclassical buildings, Byzantine churches, cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops. The prime sights are, of course, the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum.
On foot: As Plaka is located in a central area of Athens, it can be easily reached on foot from Syntagma Square or Monastiraki Square, in approximately 10 minutes. By metro: The closest metro stations are Acropoli (Red Line), Syntagma (Red Line and Blue Line) and Monastiraki (Blue Line).
Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens.
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
Dec 3, 2020 · Central Athens. Plaka is the name of what basically is the old town centre of Athens. Located on the northern slopes of the Acropolis, the wider Plaka area basically runs from Syntagma Square in the east to Monastiraki Square in the west up to the Acropolis itself in the south.
The square is one of the main squares of Plaka and is located close to the Tower of Winds. There are many restaurants on the square, and also a magnificent central palm tree. You can enjoy a coffee or a nice dinner during afternoon or night.
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VisitPlaka Map is a complete Athens and Plaka, having 50 mostly unknown spots that will make your Plaka experience unique. These Spots include monuments, churches, archaeological sites, hills and many more, accessible by foot.
