At the foot of the Acropolis of Athens is the oldest district of the city called Plaka. The maze of narrow streets, ancient houses in neoclassical style, historical monuments and museums, many souvenir shops and cozy restaurants will allow fun for the discerning tourist. Here is one of the oldest streets of Athens – street Adrian, it has retained its position from ancient Greek times.

Although many of the buildings of this district belong to the 18th century, almost all of them were built on the foundations of ancient times. In those days there lived a wealthy Athenians. In the last century many people emigrated to other parts of Athens, and the building was occupied by various museums, shops, wine cellars and shops with Souvenirs. Today the property prices here are comparable scenes in the fashionable areas of Athens.

Central area called Plaka Frompos eteria. The name she received from the Society of fans of the muses (the nine goddess-patron of the arts) was founded in 1813.

On the street Kidvision should visit the Children's Museum. Especially interesting is the reconstruction of a children's room with antique furniture and other attributes. There you can even try on clothes at the time. This room is called "room grandparents". The Museum also has its own Playground and a library.

For music lovers will be curious to visit the Museum of Greek folk musical instruments. The collection includes more than 1,200 exhibits. You can not only see but also hear the sound of each instrument.

In the Plaka area also houses the Museum of Greek folk art, the Museum of Kanellopoulos, Museum of history of the University of Athens and other famous museums.

On the way to the Roman Agora is the oldest meteorological monument tower of the Winds, built in the 1st century BC In Plaka are a famous monument Listrat and Hadrian's Arch. In Plaka there are also many Orthodox churches. For example, the Church of Christ the Saviour (St. Sophia Cathedral), the Church of St. Catherine, Church of St. Nicholas the rangavas are made and others.

The Plaka is the oldest and most picturesque district of Athens, which is visited annually by thousands of tourists. Movement of road transport in Plaka is prohibited.