Plaka

Built around the ruins of the Roman Agora, Plaka is one of the oldest residential areas in Athens. Its cobbled streets serve as an open-air archaeological site, lined with Cycladic-style white-washed homes and characteristic architecture from Byzantine and Ottoman times. Narrow alleyways wind through the area, offering views of the Acropolis perched on the hill above. Visitors can explore the neighborhood’s monuments and museums, then relax at a sidewalk taverna to fully experience its charm.