Plaka ( Greek Πλάκα ) is the oldest district of Athens , located at the foot of the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis with labyrinths of narrow streets and houses built in the neoclassical style. Adriana Street, located on Plaka, is the oldest street in Athens and, as excavations have shown, has preserved its direction since ancient Greek times.
History
Many houses stand on the foundations of ancient times, although their facades were erected in the XVIII century. In the 60s of the XX century, many residents moved to other areas of Athens, and taverns and wine cellars occupied empty houses and courtyards. At the end of the 70s, souvenir shops were added to them. The excellent location and the presence of numerous pedestrian streets have turned Plaka into a great place for housing and now real estate prices in the area are comparable to prices in the fashionable areas of Athens.
See also
- Church of St. Catherine (Plaka)
- Church of the Virgin Mary of Grigorus
- Church of the Transfiguration