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    Anafiotika

    1,120 Reviews
    #11 of 297 things to do in Athens
    Sights & Landmarks, Other, Neighborhoods
    Athens 105 58, Greece
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    NARROW STREETS, BEAUTIFUL MURALS, SOME CATS HERE!

    I came across this neighborhood during my walk of the Plaka areas. The differences I noted between these two neighborhoods were the presence of some beautiful murals painted on the walls, the absence of restaurants and shops, plus some friendly cats. Very quiet and beautiful...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank LolaGo1
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Old Athens

    An excellent short cut from the Southern slopes to Monastiraki lined with bakeries, churches, souvenir shops, artisans and restaurants

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank LordCadwell
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    another part of the Plaka

    A residential area between the Plaka and the base of the Acropolis built by imported workmen who built homes like the ones they left in Crete. Crowded streets often limited to pedestrians with lanes for bicycles. No shopping. Nice restaurants up the hillsides. Nice night...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    1  Thank 943susanJ943
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Original Plaka

    Visit the area where the ancient Acropolis builders lived, full of amazing flowers and lots of cats. The area has narrow steps looking over Athens city

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Tanya S
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Dining in the shadow o

    My husband and I wanted to have a dinner outdoors in one of the many restaurants literally tucked into the tiny alleys and steps on the side of the Acropolis. We chose Anafiotika as it's right in the heart of this very cool area of...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Heather M
    Reviewed March 13, 2019 via mobile
    Great neighborhood

    Just next to the Acropolis, a really small and authentic neighborhood, with beautiful houses and little streets. Totally worth walking there!

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Nicolas K
    Reviewed March 12, 2019
    dont miss it

    it is a small little area of beautiful corners that eminds you the old athens.very nice coffe shops and restuarants also

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank tom p
    Reviewed March 4, 2019
    Nice view

    Anafiotika area is located between the Plaka and the Acropolis, on hill area. It is small and with nice view of Athens. The houses there are really old and small.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Jivko V
    Reviewed March 3, 2019
    Anafiotica Athens - beauty in simplicity

    This little "town" is situated on the slopes the hill between the Plaka and Acropolis in Greece. Read all about this quaint little town on Google. The narrow passageways and steep steps makes this a must see for visitors. The view of Athens from the...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank johannkritz
    Reviewed February 25, 2019
    Like an island in the city centre

    Have you ever been in Anafi island, Cyclades? If not here is your chance to visit an island in the heart of Athens, right in the foot or magical Acropolis monument. A must see in Athens😉

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank DimitrisV06
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    473debbiej
    March 23, 2017|
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    Response from annettefromm | Reviewed this property |
    Hi Anafiotika is not on the side of the Acropolis where the museum is. It's on the Plaka side. Adrianou is the main shopping street in the Plaka. If you climb the narrow streets towards the Acropolis and above the Agora... More
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