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Monastiraki & Plaka
Plaka and Monastiraki, the most famous areas of Athens, thrill with their picturesque corners while giving history lessons. The alleys of Plaka that reach the rock of the Acropolis, the island’s neighbourhood of Anafiotika, flowering bougainvillaeas, taverns and tourist shops create the ultimate setting for endless strolls.
And Monastiraki is perfect for strolling through countless small shops and retailers’ benches. The traffic peaks every Sunday when the big outdoor market set up here.
Thisio
Another Athens neighbourhood whose history dates takes you back to antiquity. It took its present name from the temple of Hephaestus, which was long mistakenly believed to dedicate to Theseus. The beautiful neoclassical and the tram lines erased on the cobblestone floor give a nostalgic atmosphere to old Athens in the neighbourhood loved by Athenians and visitors alike.
Syntagma & Evzones
Just in front of the building of the Hellenic Parliament is the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. It was built in 1929-1930 and dedicated to all those who lost their lives fighting for Greece. The Monument is guarded by the Presidential Guard (Evzones), who wears the traditional 19th-century costume, with typical skirts and tuxedos.