Neighbourhood

Monastiraki

Name: Monastiraki
Address: Athina, GR

251 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Pygmalion

June 7, 2022

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.

BookGreekVillas

April 14, 2022

Monastiraki its one of the locals favourite places. You will find all the taverns for real home made Greek food. Also it has archeological monuments you can visit, and of course its very close to Acropolis.

Ιωάννης

November 3, 2021

Monastiraki is a busy area with emblematic attractions, such as the ruins of the Hadrian's Library, the Ancient Agora of Athens and the restored Stoa of Attalos, which houses a museum with Athenian exhibits. The open-air market of Monastiraki has shops with traditional soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts. The streets of the area are full of traditional taverns and restaurants, many of which overlook the Acropolis.

Marios Eleftherios

October 31, 2021

The most famous open market of Athens!

Evelin

October 11, 2021

Monastiraki is offered for walks in the innumerable small shops and in the stalls of the small sellers. The traffic peaks every Sunday, when the big open-air market is set up here.