Plaka, Athens

Name: Plaka
Address: Athens, Greece

#166 among attractions in Athens

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Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites. ()

Local name: Πλάκα Coordinates: 37°58'22"N, 23°43'48"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Αναφιώντικα)Athens Greece

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Nearby attractions include: Parthenon, Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Tower of the Winds, Erechtheion.

~1100 ftSW
Iconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins
Parthenon, Athens
6 min walk • The Parthenon stands as the quintessential symbol of ancient Greece and a testament to classical Greek architecture. Nestled atop the Acropolis in the heart of Athens, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city's patron deity.
~950 ftSW
Memorial
Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Athens
5 min walk • Perched on the south slope of the Acropolis in Athens, the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece. This prominent structure was erected in 320-319 BCE by Thrasyllos, a wealthy Athenian citizen, to commemorate a...
~1010 ftNW
Ancient tower to indicate weather and time
Tower of the Winds, Athens
5 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...
~1080 ftW
Iconic temple of ancient Greece
Erechtheion, Athens
6 min walk • The Erechtheion is a revered architectural marvel situated on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. This ancient temple, constructed from 421 to 406 BCE, stands as a testament to the religious and cultural significance of the city during its classical...
~820 ftW
Memorial
Peripatos, Athens
4 min walk • Nestled on the historic slopes of Athens' Acropolis, the Peripatos is a lesser-known treasure that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the ancient world. This ancient pathway, whose origins date back to classical times, snakes around the base of the Acropolis...
~660 ftS
Landmark monument in a small square
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens
4 min walk • The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the prize in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia in 335/334 BCE, of which performance he was liturgist.
~840 ftN
Landmark 19th-century cathedral
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Athens
5 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation popularly known as the "Mētrópolis", is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all Greece.
~1100 ftS
Ancient tiered performance arena
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
6 min walk • The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
~810 ftSW
Archaeological site
Pandion, Athens
4 min walk • The Sanctuary of Pandion is the name sometimes given to the remains of a building located in the south-east corner of the Acropolis of Athens. Its foundations were found during the excavations for the construction of the Old Acropolis Museum.
~870 ftSW
Archaeological site
Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus, Athens
5 min walk • The Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus was a walled open-air sanctuary dedicated to Zeus Polieus around 500 BC on the Acropolis of Athens, sited to the Erechtheion's east.
~990 ftSW
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Odeon of Athens, Athens
5 min walk • The Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens was a 4,000 m2 odeon, built at the southeastern foot of the Acropolis in Athens, next to the entrance to the Theatre of Dionysus.

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Which popular attractions are close to Plaka?

Nearby attractions include Hellenic Children's Museum, Athens (3 min walk), Holy Unmercenaries, Athens (3 min walk), Anafiotika, Athens (3 min walk), Aglaureion, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Plaka by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaka:

Bus

Μητροπολη • Lines: 025 (5 min walk)
Φιλελληνων • Lines: 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 209, 227, 790 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Φιλελληνων • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 15, 2, 4, 5 (5 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (7 min walk)

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (8 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (9 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (8 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (24 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (25 min walk)