Adrianou Street

Adrianou street, in Athens

Adrianou street is one of the oldest and liveliest streets of Athens, running along the ancient sites. The Athens audio-guided tour takes it to evoke this artery lined with cafés and tavernas, between Monastiraki and Plaka.

A street along the ancient sites

Adrianou street, which bears the name of the emperor Hadrian, is one of the oldest streets of Athens, still laid out according to the ancient plan. Running along the Ancient Agora and the archaeological sites, it is today lined with cafés, tavernas and shops. Lively and convivial, offering fine views over the vestiges and the Acropolis, it links Monastiraki to Plaka and embodies the Athenian way of life.

What to see

Here you wander between cafés, tavernas and shops, running along the ancient sites and enjoying the views over the Agora and the Acropolis. Adrianou street links Monastiraki to Plaka in a convivial atmosphere. It is a lively stop, ideal for a break in the heart of Athens.

Practical information

Adrianou street lies in the heart of Athens, running along the ancient sites between Monastiraki and Plaka, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public street on the level; the cafés, tavernas and shops have their own hours. The street is particularly lively in the evening.

What is Adrianou street in Athens?

It is one of the oldest and liveliest streets of Athens, which runs along the ancient sites between Monastiraki and Plaka, lined with cafés and tavernas.

Where is Adrianou street?

In the heart of Athens, between Monastiraki and Plaka, along the ancient sites.