Athens Neighborhoods: Plaka in the Shadows of the Acropolis

Plaka lies in the shadows of the Acropolis is a major attraction for tourists and has a special significance for Athenians. Plaka’s significance lies in the neighborhood’s ability to retain its old-world charm. Plaka has been inhabited since Greece’s earliest times and the present constructions are on the top of houses built by ancient Athenians. [...]