Plaka neighborhood

The Plaka district, the oldest of Athens

Plaka is the oldest and most picturesque district of Athens, nestled at the foot of the Acropolis. The Athens audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this maze of lanes, neoclassical houses and tavernas, the touristic and historic heart of the city.

The district at the foot of the Acropolis

Plaka, sometimes nicknamed the neighbourhood of the gods, extends at the foot of the rock of the Acropolis. It is the oldest inhabited district of Athens, made of narrow lanes, staircases, neoclassical houses in soft colours, tavernas and shops. Lively and charming, blending ancient vestiges and daily life, it is the touristic and historic heart of the Greek capital.

What to see

Here you wander in the lanes, the staircases and the squares of Plaka, between neoclassical houses, tavernas, shops and ancient vestiges, at the foot of the Acropolis. The district blends charm, history and local life. It is a must-see stop to feel the soul of Athens, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Plaka district lies at the foot of the Acropolis, in the heart of Athens, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public district at all times; its lanes are explored on foot. The tavernas, shops and sites have their own hours. The district is lively all day and in the evening.

Why visit the Plaka district?

Because it is the oldest and most picturesque district of Athens, at the foot of the Acropolis, with its lanes, its neoclassical houses and its tavernas.

Where is the Plaka district?

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