Visit Plaka, Old Town of Athens

Visit Plaka, Old Town of Athens Plaka, the old town of Athens, surrounded by the 7 hills of Athens, with shopping, galleries, museums

Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighbourhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites. The name "Plaka" was not in use until after the Greek War of Independence. Instead, the Athenians of that time referred to the area by various names such as Alikokou, Kontito, Kandili, or by the names o

f the local churches. The name Plaka became commonly in use in the first years of the rule of King Otto. The origin of the name is uncertain: it has been theorized to come from Arvanite "Pliak Athena", meaning "Old Athens", or from the presence of a "plaque" which once marked its central intersection.

12/12/2025
12/03/2025
Καπνικαρέα, νύχτα στο κέντρο της Αθήνας
17/02/2025

Καπνικαρέα, νύχτα στο κέντρο της Αθήνας

The new museum of Athens, located at Areos 10, next to Monastiraki metro, is the new place you have to visit when in Pla...
25/01/2025

The new museum of Athens, located at Areos 10, next to Monastiraki metro, is the new place you have to visit when in Plaka.
The museum has 15 different buildings, that you have to visit, and ticket costs just 4 euros to visit them all. A nice place for children too.

Mind the Gap
23/11/2024

Mind the Gap

Acrópolis, Plaka & Saronikos view from Lycabettus
05/10/2024

Acrópolis, Plaka & Saronikos view from Lycabettus

September night at Plaka
11/09/2024

September night at Plaka

August at Plaka
12/08/2024

August at Plaka

Walking Art Wonders & 50 shades of Athens 👏
10/08/2024

Walking Art Wonders & 50 shades of Athens
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Plaka life
03/08/2024

Plaka life

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