Ermou Street

Ermou street, the shopping artery of Athens

Ermou street is the great shopping and pedestrian artery of Athens, which descends from Syntagma Square towards Monastiraki. The Athens audio-guided tour takes it to evoke this lively street, where the Byzantine church of Kapnikarea rises in the middle of the shops.

From the Syntagma district to Monastiraki

Ermou street is one of the main shopping arteries of Athens. Pedestrian over a large part, it descends from Syntagma Square towards the Monastiraki district and Plaka, lined with shops, major brands and cafés. In its middle stands the small Byzantine church of Kapnikarea, a striking contrast between modern commerce and old heritage. It is one of the liveliest streets of the capital.

What to see

Here you wander between shops, major brands and cafés, discovering the small Byzantine church of Kapnikarea in the middle of the street. Ermou street links Syntagma to Monastiraki and Plaka. It is a lively stop, ideal for shopping and strolling in the heart of Athens.

Practical information

Ermou street lies in the heart of Athens, linking Syntagma Square to Monastiraki, reachable on foot. It is a largely pedestrian street, freely accessible and on the level; the shops and cafés have their own hours. It is easily explored on foot, during the discovery of the centre.

What does Ermou street link in Athens?

It links Syntagma Square to the Monastiraki district and Plaka; in its middle stands the small Byzantine church of Kapnikarea.

Where is Ermou street?

In the heart of Athens, between Syntagma Square and Monastiraki.