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The Plaka Street-by-Street Guide

A self-guided walk through the stories of Athens' historic neighbourhood Plaka is one of the places in Athens where the city's layers come together. Ancient ruins, Byzantine churches, neoclassical houses, quiet courtyards and narrow streets sit side by side beneath the Acropolis. This guide takes you

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Seeing Plaka in Black and White

A different way to discover Athens Most visitors come to Plaka searching for colour—the blue shutters of Anafiotika, vibrant bougainvillea climbing whitewashed walls, and lively cafés spilling onto narrow streets. Try something different. Imagine Plaka without colour. When you stop looking for vibrant scenes and begin noticing light, texture