Plaka (Πλάκα)

Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, located around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, there you will walk through narrow streets flanked with neoclassical mansions.

It is known as the "Neighbourhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.

Plaka is divided into two areas: the upper level- Ano Plaka - located right under the Acropolis and the lower level - Kato Plaka - situated between Syntagma and Monastiraki.

Plaka was developed around the ruins of Ancient Agora of Athens in an area that has been continuously inhabited since antiquity.

Museums in Plaka include: The Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulou and the Athens University Museum, the new museum of Acropolis, the new Jewish Museum of Greece, the Museum of Greek Folk Art, the Frissiras Museum, the Museum of Popular Music Instruments.

Check the list of the museums of Athens for more informations.

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