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Things To Do in Athens

Plaka

Central Athens South, Athens, Greece

Featured Review : If you want to walk around and stop, the Plaka district is going to be your mecca. Here you can find more tourist shops, jewelry shops, T-shirt shops, and restaurants than you could possibly ever need or want. My advice ...See Full Review

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Plaka Reviews

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The Plaka and the Hole in Your Wallet

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Carmen from Cary, North Carolina
  • September 26, 2007
The Plaka and the Hole in Your Wallet
Quote: If you want to walk around and stop, the Plaka district is going to be your mecca. Here you can find more tourist shops, jewelry shops, T-shirt shops, and restaurants than you could possibly ever need or want. My advice is that if you find something... Read the full Plaka review

From journal Greece Is the Word: Part 1 - Athens

Plaka

  • 5 out of 5 stars by dina4 from los angeles, California
  • April 14, 2005
Quote: A visit to Athens is incomplete without a stroll through the Plaka. There is something here for everyone. Whether you're looking for a cheesy souvenir, a cool T-shirt, worry beads, or a beautiful pair of earrings, you'll have more choices than you... Read the full Plaka review

From journal Weekend in Athens

Best Leather Sandals in Athens!

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Greek Kat from South Bay, California
  • November 3, 2004
Quote: This store is great. It was recommended to me by a frind, and I have since visited it each time I'm out in Greece. These are some great sandals-cute, reasonably priced, and long lasting. What more could a girl ask for? You'll see that the Plaka... Read the full Plaka review

From journal Summer in Greece 2004

Plaka

  • 4 out of 5 stars by isleroyal from Flat Rock, Michigan
  • May 6, 2003
Plaka
Quote: The Plaka is the oldest section of Athens and most of the streets have been closed to car traffic (motor bikes are another story -- they go everywhere). This is quite commercialized, but it is still a neighborhood, and one of the nicest in central... Read the full Plaka review

From journal 5 days in Athens with the EU!

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The Plaka

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Matwt from London, Australia
  • August 18, 2002
The Plaka
Quote: The Plaka is the name given to the tangle of narrow streets and pedestrian ways between the acropolis and Syntagma square. The Plaka is a tourist area, and like tourist areas anywhere in the world there is more than enough souvenir shops.... Read the full Plaka review

From journal Athens- A too Short Break

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In Search of Something Different

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Jose Kevo from Middle-of-Nowhere, Missouri
  • August 15, 2001
In Search of Something Different
Quote: Start from Plateia Omondias (metro OMONOIA stop) but if staying in nearby Plaka and walking, plan to hit the city's Central Market on "Athinas" for Greek breakfast and look around. Continue on Athinas to the circular Plateia Omondias and find... Read the full Plaka review

From journal Bittersweet Truthes you won't want to read

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Plaka

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Rucas from Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
  • November 27, 2000
Plaka
Quote: The Plaka is the oldest section of Athens. Most of the streets have been closed to automobile traffic, though you should still keep a watchful eye for a speeding motorcycle or delivery truck. At one time it was the nightclub district, but most of... Read the full Plaka review

From journal Athens weekend.

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Plaka

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Scubabartek from Warszawa, Poland
  • October 24, 2000
Quote: Plaka is the tourist's paradise. It's very comparable to Paris' Montmarte district. There are hundreds if not thousands of little souvenir stores, taverns, liquor stores, little churches and open air stands where you can buy everything from produce... Read the full Plaka review

From journal Athens - could be your best vacation ever!