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Athens Neighborhoods: Monastiraki District “Haggle at the Flea Market & Visit the Roman Library of Hadrian”

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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The Monastiraki District is best known for its Sunday flea market which attracts Athenians and tourists alike. A great place to wander around, search for bargains, haggle over prices, gossip, and in general watch time go by in a most interesting fashion. Of course you can always make a purchase there. You can choose from [...]

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Athens Neighborhoods: Psiri “Notorious No More”

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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For centuries, Psiri was one of Athens most notorious neighborhoods. While Psiri has always had its share of tavernas and lively drinking establishments, it was a section of town populated by immigrants from other parts of Greece. Some of these settlers established working class communities of factory workers, merchants and craftsmen. Others became petty criminals and underworld figures, giving Psiri a reputation as a neighborhood off limits to travelers.

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