Adrianou Street
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A pedestrian-only tourist haunt lined with lots of cafes and shops.
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Neighborhood: Monastiraki
Monastiraki is a souvenir-hunting enclave with a difference. Apart from the dramatic backdrop of the Acropolis, its network of alleys and pedestrianized streets surround the remains of both the Greek and Roman agoras, adding the quaint concept that this is where the ancients also came to shop. Named after the tiny monastery church at its center, Monastiraki Square is a lively spot by day or night, with street peddlers vying for your attention to sell you nuts and sweets. Down beside the metro station, the official Flea Market is an unbroken row of souvenir shops until you come to antique-oriented Platia Avissinias, while Pandrossou Street on the other side of the square offers more tourist shopping. The pedestrianized street beside the Greek Agora is lined with cafés offering fine views.
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- Monastiraki • 3 min walk
- Thissio • 4 min walk
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permia
Ireland64,686 contributions
Mar 2020
A fabulous parade through the essence of the city, we meandered along it on many days. Beginning at the Ancient Agora, passing through Monastiraki Square and away to Plaka, intersecting Kidathineon here.
As now, it was in the ancient city the oldest commercial street. Bustling with shops with almost every conceivable item, it’s a lively vibrant thoroughfare.
Eateries abound throughout. Especially opposite the Ancient Agora, and we enjoyed much good fare from breakfast to dinner.
Many outstanding attractions are to be enjoyed, beginning with the Ancient Agora that we arrived at just as it opened and had practically to ourselves.
Monastiraki Square is wonderful and nearby is Hadrian’s Library and Roman Agora, both fascinating.
Continuing onto Plaka, we took time at The Benizelos Mansion that has the distinction of being the oldest house in Athens.
As now, it was in the ancient city the oldest commercial street. Bustling with shops with almost every conceivable item, it’s a lively vibrant thoroughfare.
Eateries abound throughout. Especially opposite the Ancient Agora, and we enjoyed much good fare from breakfast to dinner.
Many outstanding attractions are to be enjoyed, beginning with the Ancient Agora that we arrived at just as it opened and had practically to ourselves.
Monastiraki Square is wonderful and nearby is Hadrian’s Library and Roman Agora, both fascinating.
Continuing onto Plaka, we took time at The Benizelos Mansion that has the distinction of being the oldest house in Athens.
Written November 22, 2020
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PaulB
Maastricht, The Netherlands3,140 contributions
Jan 2023
It is said the Adrianou Street is the oldest street in Athens.
Whether this is true or not, it’s a street mot to be missed. If you don’t have time to visit all sites, you can already have a great view from here on the Agora site and the Acropolis.
The street begins at the Southern end of Monastiraki Square and runs all the way to the West until Theseio Station with many (tourist) shops on the first part of the street and restaurants on the second part.
Whether this is true or not, it’s a street mot to be missed. If you don’t have time to visit all sites, you can already have a great view from here on the Agora site and the Acropolis.
The street begins at the Southern end of Monastiraki Square and runs all the way to the West until Theseio Station with many (tourist) shops on the first part of the street and restaurants on the second part.
Written February 9, 2023
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Carole W
London, UK205 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
134 Adrianou Street - Plaka
Roka - Rita
The most delightful renowned Artist in this street. She has a loving and willing heart to help those in need. I saw a day and night painting, of Acropolis in Athens, painted by Rita and just had to buy it. Talented lady.
Roka - Rita
The most delightful renowned Artist in this street. She has a loving and willing heart to help those in need. I saw a day and night painting, of Acropolis in Athens, painted by Rita and just had to buy it. Talented lady.
Written October 28, 2021
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,287 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Adriano Street is said to be the oldest street in Athens dating back to the BC times. It runs from the Plaka, by Hadrian’s Library and past the Ancient Agora. It is a popular street now due to the many taverns, restaurants and souvenir shops. It is a lively and bustling street that exudes the vibrancy of Athens.
Written September 19, 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,405 contributions
Jul 2021
Adrianou claims to be the oldest street in Athens dating back to BC era, running around the Acropolis base, connecting it with the Hadrian's library and ancient Agora.
It's nice to stroll it, preferably in the evening when the temp lowers.
As one my conclude it's packed with souvenir shops and restaurants.
It's nice to stroll it, preferably in the evening when the temp lowers.
As one my conclude it's packed with souvenir shops and restaurants.
Written September 26, 2021
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,160 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Adrianou Street is a heavily touristy thoroughfare which runs through the middle of the Plaka area. It’s colourful and crowded and quite a fun area to walk.
It is lined with a mix of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. The shops are a mixed bag, with plenty of the familiar T-shirt and fridge-magnet variety of souvenir, a few higher end brands like Swarovski and Pandora and some small, more interesting clothing, shoe and jewellery shops.
Adrianou Street is said to be the oldest Athenian street still in use but it’s
a commercial thoroughfare, rather than an historic sight-seeing destination.
It runs roughly from Monastiraki Square area through to the Acropolis, so there are lots of sight-seeing opportunities at both ends.
At the Monastiraki end, are Hadrian’s Library and Monastiraki Square. Nearby are the Roman Agora, the Tower of the Wind, and the Ancient Agora.
From Adrianou St, you can see down over part of the Hadrian’s Library site so if you don’t want to pay the 8EUR entry then this this is a good vantage point. If you continue around to the Monastiraki Square side, you’ll see the front of the Library as well.
At the Acropolis end, you are very close to the ancient Lysikrates Monument, with Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Zeus not far away. The Acroporlis Museum and the southern entrance to the Acropolis are just a little further on past the Lysikrates Monument. We used the southern entrance - it's not the main entry point but it's less busy and quicker to get in here.
It is lined with a mix of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. The shops are a mixed bag, with plenty of the familiar T-shirt and fridge-magnet variety of souvenir, a few higher end brands like Swarovski and Pandora and some small, more interesting clothing, shoe and jewellery shops.
Adrianou Street is said to be the oldest Athenian street still in use but it’s
a commercial thoroughfare, rather than an historic sight-seeing destination.
It runs roughly from Monastiraki Square area through to the Acropolis, so there are lots of sight-seeing opportunities at both ends.
At the Monastiraki end, are Hadrian’s Library and Monastiraki Square. Nearby are the Roman Agora, the Tower of the Wind, and the Ancient Agora.
From Adrianou St, you can see down over part of the Hadrian’s Library site so if you don’t want to pay the 8EUR entry then this this is a good vantage point. If you continue around to the Monastiraki Square side, you’ll see the front of the Library as well.
At the Acropolis end, you are very close to the ancient Lysikrates Monument, with Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Zeus not far away. The Acroporlis Museum and the southern entrance to the Acropolis are just a little further on past the Lysikrates Monument. We used the southern entrance - it's not the main entry point but it's less busy and quicker to get in here.
Written November 30, 2023
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20Andreas12
Limassol City, Cyprus731 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
The street that always pass by when I am visiting Athens.
This is the area that I like to walk and enjoy the beauties of Athens. We walk from Acropolis to Monastiraki via Plaka and then we pass Andrianou street in order to go to Thisio.
From the one side of the street you can see the ancient monuments and from the other side the café and restaurants of the area. For sure street is too crowd but is very nice for walk or to enjoy your coffee/lunch/dinner or drinks in the outside tables.
This is the area that I like to walk and enjoy the beauties of Athens. We walk from Acropolis to Monastiraki via Plaka and then we pass Andrianou street in order to go to Thisio.
From the one side of the street you can see the ancient monuments and from the other side the café and restaurants of the area. For sure street is too crowd but is very nice for walk or to enjoy your coffee/lunch/dinner or drinks in the outside tables.
Written January 16, 2017
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Veros G
Athens, Greece238 contributions
Adrianou street is the most touristic street of Athens. The name Adrianou is the Greek name of the roman emperor Hadrian who was an avid admirer of the Ancient Greek culture.
It is my favorite street in Athens, full of people who don't hurry for their job. It is a safe street and is patrolled by the police all the year. You don't have to hide your expensive camera or be afraid of your expensive trendy bag or jewels. I love to walk on Adrianou street during the summer afternoon or winter noons. The shops in Adrianou street have special opening hours and are open until late night the summer. However the winter nights most of them are closed. I enjoy the street musicians the street dancers and the street vendors.
The road starts near the Lysicratous choregic monument and is close to the Acropolis Metro station and museum.
At all its length is full of tourist restaurants, coffee shops, memorabilia shops, fashion shops etc.
It has three parts.
The first part crosses the Kidathinaion street which is the central street of Plaka district. It has mostly memorabilia shops with replicas of Ancient Greek art. The second part is at the Monastraki district and it has mostly jewelry shops and fashion shops. It crosses the Agora square with its many coffee shops and bars.
The third part is at the Thiseio district. There the Adrianou street has mostly restaurants and coffee shops. The last part sometimes during summer nights is very congested and make me uncomfortable.
The street ends at the Thiseio metro station.
The whole walk of the Adrianou street is around one hour.
It is my favorite street in Athens, full of people who don't hurry for their job. It is a safe street and is patrolled by the police all the year. You don't have to hide your expensive camera or be afraid of your expensive trendy bag or jewels. I love to walk on Adrianou street during the summer afternoon or winter noons. The shops in Adrianou street have special opening hours and are open until late night the summer. However the winter nights most of them are closed. I enjoy the street musicians the street dancers and the street vendors.
The road starts near the Lysicratous choregic monument and is close to the Acropolis Metro station and museum.
At all its length is full of tourist restaurants, coffee shops, memorabilia shops, fashion shops etc.
It has three parts.
The first part crosses the Kidathinaion street which is the central street of Plaka district. It has mostly memorabilia shops with replicas of Ancient Greek art. The second part is at the Monastraki district and it has mostly jewelry shops and fashion shops. It crosses the Agora square with its many coffee shops and bars.
The third part is at the Thiseio district. There the Adrianou street has mostly restaurants and coffee shops. The last part sometimes during summer nights is very congested and make me uncomfortable.
The street ends at the Thiseio metro station.
The whole walk of the Adrianou street is around one hour.
Written August 15, 2014
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NNSSEIL
Tel Aviv, Israel67 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
Adrianou street is a must see in Athens. In our visit to Athens (July 2011) we walked this lovely street several times in different hours. Adrian and Kydatheneon Streets are the two main streets of the historical famouse Plaka district. Adrian street starts in Monastiraki flea market towards the roman agora and after the Hadrian Library on the ancient way under the Acropolis. The street is full of tavernaes, cafe shops and restaurants, many small shops - you can find here almost everything . We advice you not to buy in the first shop. Look and compare prices which are flexible.
Written October 29, 2011
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traveldudeaust
aust96 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
The whole area around syntagma is a crime zone for foreign tourists at the moment..
The police simple don't exist, they stay in their station they patrol the streets and really don't care..
The gangs are very clever and you will not beat them, according to the police they operate in groups of 4 or five, you have zero chance if they decide to target your or your group..
Everyone needs to stay well away from all tourist areas like this one..
There are many other great and authentic places to visit in Athens, with locals that are friendly and not out to steal from you....
Consider your personal safety, and stay well away from these places at this point in time..
The police simple don't exist, they stay in their station they patrol the streets and really don't care..
The gangs are very clever and you will not beat them, according to the police they operate in groups of 4 or five, you have zero chance if they decide to target your or your group..
Everyone needs to stay well away from all tourist areas like this one..
There are many other great and authentic places to visit in Athens, with locals that are friendly and not out to steal from you....
Consider your personal safety, and stay well away from these places at this point in time..
Written March 30, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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Written July 6, 2019
nazanin c
Iran
i am master of architecture student.im doing a research about oldest streets in greece.can u name 3 of oldest streets in greece please??and give me some information about that please
i really need your help & waiting for your answer
Written February 12, 2015
nazanin c
Iran
i am master of architecture student.im doing a research about oldest streets in greece.can u name 3 of oldest streets in greece please??and give me some information about that please
i really need your help & waiting for your answer
Written February 12, 2015
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