ATHENS

MONASTIRAKI

37°58’35″N
23°43’25″E
ATH

Head northwest from Plaka and you’ll land in Monastiraki, the buzzing epicentre of Athenian social life. Here you’ll come across countless tourist shops of course, but also some of Athens’ most important cultural landmarks, such as the Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Library, the Tower of the Winds and the vast Ancient Agora archaeological site. The area is right in the shade of the Acropolis, making it a great place for a stroll day or night. Climb up to one of the local roof bars for a refreshment or snack with a view.