Discover Beautiful Plaka, An ISLAND In The Heart Of Athens
The "Neighbourhood of the gods" is Plaka in Athens. Nestled on the eastern and northern flanks of the Acropolis hill in Athens, Plaka stretches from the Roman Agora, Syntagma Square, Monastiraki, and the Adrian Gate to the Roman Agora museum.
Plaka is frequently referred to as "the neighbourhood of the gods" due to its close proximity to numerous historical landmarks and the fact that it was constructed on top of the old city. This area of Athens has been continually inhabited for nearly three millennia, after all!
It is best explored by allowing oneself to stroll through its narrow streets and lanes. Follow your path without resistance, no matter where it leads. When it comes to streets, Plaka claims to have the oldest in all of Europe.
In particular, Tripodon Street has been called thus for about 250 years. While it is true that it is no longer as wide as it was in classical times—six meters—how often do you get to follow in the footsteps of history?
Best things to see in Plaka Athens:
The new Acropolis Museum of Athens
Anafiotika, an island village in the heart of the city
St Nikolaos Ragkavas and the largest medieval building in Athens