Jul 22, 2020 · Monastiraki is a hotspot area in Athens' center. This is a complete guide on things to do and see, where to eat or have drinks, nightlife hotspots and more!

The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping. The area is named after Monastiraki Square, …

Oct 28, 2019 · Discover Monastiraki in Athens: local tips, food, shopping streets & views. Your essential guide to the city’s liveliest square.

Jul 6, 2025 · At the bend of a street you will come across the Municipal Hall of Athens located in the Monastiraki district. Inside, you will discover the maze of passages, butchers, fishmongers, …

Monastiraki, or ‘little Monastery’, is named after a monastic compound that once occupied the site. Today, all that’s left is the small 10th-century Pantanassa basilica on the square.

Overlooking Monastiraki square, and across the street from the metro station is the restored Turkish Mosque, now the traditional ceramics museum. Called the Tzistarakis Mosque, it was named for the …

In this complete guide to visit Athens ‘s liveliest neighborhood, I’ll walk you through the best things to do in Monastiraki, based on what I actually experienced.