What's Plaka like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Plaka, especially its cafes and museums. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great bars and restaurants. Take in some culture at Jewish Museum of Greece and Athens Gallery. There's plenty more to see, including Adrianou Street and Roman Agora.
How to get to Plaka
Flying to:
- Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos), 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Plaka
Things to see and do in and around Plaka
What to see in Plaka
- Roman Agora
- Hadrian's Library
- Tower of the Winds
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
- Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
Things to do in Plaka
- Adrianou Street
- Jewish Museum of Greece
- Maria Callas Museum
- Athens Gallery
- Technis Theater
Other popular Plaka attractions
- Church of Saint Catherine
- Church of Saint Nikolaos Rangavas
- Philomousou Etairias Square
- Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theater
- Frissiras Museum
When is the best time to visit Athens?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 26°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 11°C)
- Rainiest months: December, February, January, March (average 61 mm of rainfall)