The Plaka is the oldest part of Athens. Most streets are closed to car traffic, but you should remain vigilant for speeding motorcycles or delivery trucks.

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Petra

July 4, 2023

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The Plaka is lively, colorful and often loud. Shops, bars, restaurants, ice cream parlors, cafés, there is everything your heart desires and some side streets also offer quiet places

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Isi-Sicilia

January 17, 2024

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Plaka is the old town and the tourist heart of the city of Athens. Almost all tourists come to Plaka once or several times. There are many restaurants, cafes and shops for locals and visitors to the city.
There are few cars. Many alleys are too narrow for traffic, others are closed to motor vehicles. This makes the district so attractive, even in the otherwise noisy and busy city of Athens.

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1. The Propylaea of the Acropolis – Hellenic Parliament Building loop from Άγιος Ιωάννης

12.3km

03:20

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Odeon of Herodes Atticus – The Acropolis of Athens loop from Νέος Κόσμος

10.8km

02:57

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Acropolis and Athen – The Propylaea of the Acropolis loop from Μοναστηράκι

4.08km

01:08

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Thursday 5 February

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41 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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1. The Propylaea of the Acropolis – Hellenic Parliament Building loop from Άγιος Ιωάννης

2. Odeon of Herodes Atticus – The Acropolis of Athens loop from Νέος Κόσμος

3. View of Acropolis and Athen – The Propylaea of the Acropolis loop from Μοναστηράκι

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