Monastiraki district

The Monastiraki district, in Athens

Monastiraki is one of the liveliest districts of Athens, famous for its flea market and its popular atmosphere. The Athens audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively district, at the foot of the Acropolis and the ancient sites.

The district of the little monastery

The name Monastiraki means the little monastery, in reference to the church that stands on its central square. A popular and cosmopolitan district at the foot of the Acropolis, it is renowned for its flea market, its antique, souvenir and craft shops, and its lively lanes. A crossroads between the ancient city and the modern city, it blends vestiges, shops and daily life in a picturesque atmosphere.

What to see

Here you wander in the lively lanes, between flea market, antique and souvenir shops, ancient vestiges and view of the Acropolis. Monastiraki is one of the liveliest districts of Athens. It is a must-see stop to feel the popular atmosphere of the capital, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Monastiraki district lies at the foot of the Acropolis, in the heart of Athens, reachable on foot and by metro. It is a freely accessible public district; the market, the shops and the cafés have their own hours. The district is particularly lively during the day and at the weekend.

What does the name Monastiraki mean?

It means the little monastery, in reference to the church that stands on its central square, in the heart of this lively district of Athens.

Where is the Monastiraki district?

At the foot of the Acropolis, in the heart of Athens.