Monastiraki, Athens

Name: Monastiraki
Address: Athens, Greece

#231 among attractions in Athens

Neighbourhood

Gallery (11)

Map

Gallery

Photo details 1. Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Dimorsitanos / URL • 2. Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0 / Badseed / URL • 3. Wikimedia Commons / Public domain / Stellea / URL • 4. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 / @fub / URL • 5. Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0 / Badseed / URL • 6. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Badseed / URL • 7. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 / C messier / URL

Facts and practical information

Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping. The area is named after Monastiraki Square, which in turn is named for the Church of the Pantanassa that is located within the square. The main streets of this area are Pandrossou Street and Adrianou Street. ()

Local name: Μοναστηράκι Coordinates: 37°58'35"N, 23°43'25"E

Address

Αθήνα 1 (Μοναστηράκι)Athens Greece

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Athens

Day trips

Monastiraki – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ermou Street, Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, Stoa of Attalos.

~1270 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Ermou Street, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Ermou Street is a bustling hive of commercial activity and one of the city's premier shopping districts. Stretching from Syntagma Square to Monastiraki, this pedestrian thoroughfare is a paradise for those looking to indulge in a spot of...
~580 ftS
Iconic Greek ruins with a museum
Ancient Agora, Athens
3 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Athens, Greece, the Ancient Agora stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical and cultural past. This archaeological site, once the focal point of public life in classical Athens, served as a hub for political discourse...
~700 ftSW
Ancient, hilltop place of worship
Temple of Hephaestus, Athens
4 min walk • The Temple of Hephaestus stands as a monument to ancient Greek architecture and religious practice, nestled in the Agora of Athens, Greece. Dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, this well-preserved Doric temple epitomizes the grandeur of classical...
~470 ftS
Reconstructed building and Athenian museum
Stoa of Attalos, Athens
3 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Athens, the Stoa of Attalos stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of ancient Greece and serves as a bridge between past and present. This reconstructed Hellenistic stoa, originally built by King Attalos II of Pergamon as a...
~1260 ftSE
Ancient tower to indicate weather and time
Tower of the Winds, Athens
7 min walk • The Tower of the Winds, also known as the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes, is a fascinating archaeological site situated in the Roman Agora of Athens, Greece. This ancient timepiece, constructed in the 1st century BC, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of...
~880 ftSE
Ruins of ancient Roman library
Hadrian's Library, Athens
5 min walk • Hadrian's Library, located in the vibrant heart of Athens, Greece, is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Constructed in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, this ancient site once served as a cultural and intellectual hub, housing an...
~840 ftS
Tiny, old church with a few murals
Church of the Holy Apostles, Athens
5 min walk • The Church of the Holy Apostles, also known as Holy Apostles of Solaki, is located in the Ancient Agora of Athens, Greece, next to the Stoa of Attalos, and can be dated to around the late 10th century.
~1260 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Herakleidon Museum, Athens
7 min walk • The Herakleidon Museum, a non-profit cultural organization, was founded in 2004 by Paul and Anna-Belinda Firos. It consists of two buildings in the historic district of Thissio, next to the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus.
~1140 ftSE
Historical place, Ruins
Roman Agora, Athens
6 min walk • The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
~680 ftS
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Stoa Poikile, Athens
4 min walk • The Stoa Poikile or Painted Porch, originally called the Porch of Peisianax, was erected during the 5th century BC and was located on the north side of the Ancient Agora of Athens. The Stoa Poikile was one of the most famous sites in ancient Athens, owing its fame to the paintings and loot from wars displayed in it.
~390 ftSW
Temple
Temple of Ares, Athens
2 min walk • The Temple of Ares was a sanctuary dedicated to Ares, located in the northern part of the Ancient Agora of Athens. The Temple was identified as such by Pausanias but the ruins present today indicate a complex history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monastiraki?

Nearby attractions include Temple of Ares, Athens (2 min walk), Stoa of Attalos, Athens (3 min walk), Stoa of Zeus, Athens (3 min walk), Temple of Apollo Patroos, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Monastiraki by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monastiraki:

Metro

Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (3 min walk)
Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (5 min walk)

Bus

Μοναστηρακι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (4 min walk)
Σταθμοσ Ησαπ Θησειου • Lines: 025, 035, 227 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Θερμοπυλων • Lines: 21 (9 min walk)
Ικα • Lines: 21 (9 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (17 min walk)
Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (21 min walk)

Train

Rouf (28 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (30 min walk)