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Monastiraki, Athens

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A quintessential Athenian attraction, the old town neighborhood of Monastiraki draws visitors by offering a blend of history and shopping. The atmospheric neighborhood is crisscrossed by a network of narrow backstreets, lined by open-air stands and cramped shops offering bargains on everything from vintage shoes and new furniture, to rare books and handmade instruments. Named after its main square, the compact neighborhood represents the Ottoman and Byzantine influences on the city by serving as a home to both an Islamic mosque and Christian church. Avoid the worst of the crowds by exploring the neighborhood early in the morning. Work out when and for how long to visit Monastiraki and other Athens attractions using our handy Athens journey planner.
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  • By unab2000
    A great locality to base yourself in. Loads to do restaurants,shops, market near agora and acropolis. Great atmosphere but sadly a reputation for pickpockets so be on your guard (visited Nov 2019)  more »
  • By 554iw
    We visited on a Tuesday afternoon mid October during covid. We followed a self guided tour from the DK Athens guide book. The market is interesting - some nice leather goods. This area is less...  more »
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