Syntagma is the centre of Modern Athens. Its name means Constitution in Greek and in its east part you can see Vouli ton Hellinon, the Parliament of the Greeks. In front of the Parliament is the Monument of the Unknown Soldier that Euzones guard day and night.

Syntagma Square is a part of the Modern Greek history since a lot of important things happened there. Demonstrations against the conquerors, fights between enemies, prime ministers and politicians from all over the world stayed here and several historic speeches where made.

Today in Syntagma Square you will find the main Station of Athens Metro, old and historic hotels and the Modern Market of Athens in Ermou street, with famous Greek and international top brands.

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Monastiraki means the small Monastery and it took its name from the old Monastery of Panayia Pantanassa of the area.

Monastiraki is well known around Greece for its flea market Pazari (Bazaar) that happens mainly in Sundays. The Pazari of Monastiraki is also known with the Turkish word Yusurum.

In Monastiraki you will find a lot of shops that sell anything that you would like to find – from leather clothes to antiques and from rare LPs to Orthodox Icons.

In Monastiraki you will also find a lot o ouzo-tavernas and cafés, where you can have a bottle of ouzo or a cup of coffee or you can choose one of the grill-restaurants to eat the delicious Pita Souvlaki.

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Under the Sacred Rock of Acropolis and next to Monastiraki, is Plaka.

It’s the oldest neighborhood of Athens and as the visitors can see, the most picturesque and traditional part of the city. Byzantine Churches, old houses, a lot of trees and few cars makes Plaka the perfect part of the town for a relaxing evening and a small trip to the past.

You should visit the Churches of Ayios Ioannis Theologos and Ayios Nicolaos Ragavas of the 11th Century AD, see the Tower of the Winds at the west, made by Andronikos at the 2nd Century AD and walk in Anafiotika neighborhood, with the traditional houses that constructors from the Cycladic island Anafi built.

In Plaka you will find a lot of restaurants and at Mnisikleous street tavernas where you may enjoy the – so called – Greek Night, with shows dedicated to Greek dancing.  The whole show

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