Due to its proximity to the Acropolis, Plaka remains
the area where the majority of foreign visitors stay
and play. Its attractive features include small
squares, some notable museums and the beautiful
Mitropolis cathedral, as well as a host of places to
stay, eat and drink. Its pedestrian zones make it a
pleasant place to escape from the city’s notorious
traffic. Adrianou and Kidathineon Streets contain a
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number of souvenir shops, offering classier items than
you will find in the Flea Market. The most rewarding
section to explore is the upper reaches towards the
Acropolis itself, where many old stone houses with
tiled roofs have survived. Up here you can find
leafier corners and the odd quaint taverna with
unobstructed views of the ancient rock.
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