Monastiraki is the heart of tourist Athens with markets, shops and restaurants leading off streets from a central square. Here you’ll find a mix of tourist souvenirs, antiques, expensive jewellery and any number of fake goods. It’s important to take care to ensure you know what you’re buying.
Nearby is Hadrian’s library and the Ancient Agora of Athens. It’s a great area to explore the streets and the impressive mix of ancient Athens and today’s lively city. At night the surrounding streets feature many busy bars and restaurants with the rooftop bars around the square providing the perfect place to take in the Acropolis on the hill above.
