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Plaka

The Plaka, Athens 10556, Greece
As featured in 3 days in Athens
Ranked #15 of 141 attractions in Athens
4.5 of 5 stars 369 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Historic Walking Areas, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Description: Historic neighborhood located at the base of the hill topped by the Acropolis.
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staten island, new york
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

walking around Plaka market and restaurants around.was something to remember! the gyros are great! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

a visit to Athens would not be complete without a visit to the Plaka Area. Yes it has the souvenir shops but boy does it have some fantastic restaurants. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Loved walking up and top the cobbled lane ways and stopping and having a greek coffee or an ouzo and meze and watching all the people stroll by. Amazing atmosphere and gorgeous little boutique shops, especially the jewellery stores!! More

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Montréal
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Very fun to haggle with the merchants. There are excellent restaurant has affordable prices More

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Ohio
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The Plaka has lost some of it's old charm, with the hundreds of tee-shirt shops, cheesy souvenir places, and constant hawking of food, but there's enough here to make it worth exploring. There are some great restaurants in and around the Plaka, but there are many who serve frozen souvlaki and moussaka, so look at reviews first and don't fall... More

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Woodstock, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

we were given a hint to eat in a place called Getzy's (?). it was on a side street and was amazing. Missed all the touristy stuff and the food and prices were amazing. We sat under a jacarunda tree in full bloom with an orange tree filled with oranges to the side of us. More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Top heavy with restaurants and souvenir shops. The place has a buzz and is visually stunning with the Acropolis looming over it, all lit up in the evenings. More

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Great Neck, New York
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Marble streets ???? What ? Yes, and terrific, interesting shops in a place where you would expect to find souvenir and tourist junk only. Check it out when you're there More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Loved all the food stalls. Many cheap items on display. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Finding an upbeat atmosphere in Greece at the moment is not easy, but your best bet is in the Plaka. Good retaurants and bars and a far more relaxed feeling than around our hotel (near the archeological museum). More

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