Monastiraki, Athens is the most visited area in this part of the country. One of the most vibrant and busy areas in downtown Athens, Monastiraki is better known as a shopping area or you can simply take a walk down the streets to soak in the sights, sounds and colors of the place. Monastiraki, Athens must feature in the list of Tourist Attractions in Athens.
Monastiraki means ‘small monastery’. It is actually a well known flea market of Athens where you will find anything and everything ranging from jewelry, bags, shoes, coats, gifts to books and a variety of old stuffs like phonographs, furniture, and ceramics. Monastiraki, Athens is located under the shadow of Acropolis at the South West section of the magisterial Sacred Rock and next to the Ancient Market and Attalos loft. Monastiraki is considered as one of the best places to shop in Athens. The diverse range of shops and the variety of stuffs available here are sure to delight you. And, even if you are not buying anything, you can just wander amidst the stretch of road.
Monastiraki, Athens features several good clothing stores where you can hunt for some traditional Greek clothing. Expect to pay around 12 Euro for a nice pair of Manos Bratsis or cotton Greek pants. This place is also famous for its souvenir items and you will find here a large number of shops selling a wide selection of souvenir for all tastes and budgets. Handicrafts, gold and silver jewelry, flokati rugs of fluffy sheep wool, pottery, onyx, marble, alabaster, leather goods, furs, art items and local dishes are among the specialties here.
In Monastiraki, Athens, you will come across shops selling exotic spices of different varieties, colors and smells. The feel is more like that of a Middle East market. The best time to visit Monastiraki is on a Sunday morning when the market is running full and this way, you can also avoid the crowd rush later in the afternoon. There are also a number of restaurants and cafes where you can sit for a light bite or a cup of coffee.
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