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    Monastiraki is named after the Great Monastery founded here ten centuries ago, whose only remnant is the sunken church, the Pantanassa.

    On the south side of the square is the 18th-century Mosque of the Turkish Bazaar, which was built with marble from one of the massive columns of the temple of Olympian Zeus. Minus its minaret, it has now become a branch of the Greek Folk Art Museum.

    The first-floor balcony offers fine views of the market bustle below.
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    Weave your way around the vendors’ carts selling cherries, bananas, coconut and pretzels to Odos Ifestou, which leads off from the metro station.

    The flea market continues along this street, which follows the exact course of an ancient path dedicated to the god of the smiths, Hephaestus; to this day it remains the centre for Athenian artisans who work with copper, bronze and iron.

    You can often hear and see them at work in the back of shops bedecked with copperware. Wander along the side lanes into Platia Avissinias, and you’ll see wood-workers refinishing lovely old chests and chairs to sell at the antique stalls here.

    Monastiraki is always lively, but it’s downright jammed on Sunday, when vendors from the region display their wares at the weekly sidewalk bazaar.

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      • Titania (Hotel)
        0.94 Km from Monastiraki Flea Market
        Titania Hotel is a 4 star historic hotel in the center of Athens, Greece. It is located on Panepistimiou Street, in the heart of the historical and commercial centre of the Greek capital, between the two major squares, Syntagma and Omonoia. Titania has been renovated in 2004 and 2007, is decorated with Pentelic marble, and exquisite inlaid mosaics with themes from Greek history. Titania has two of the largest conference centers in central Athens, the "Europa" and "Ouranos", h...
      • National Gallery (Athens)
        2.22 Km from Monastiraki Flea Market
        The National Art Gallery and Alexander Soutzos Museum (Greek: Εθνική Πινακοθήκη, Ethniki Pinakothiki) is an art museum in Athens devoted to Greek and European art from the 14th century to the 20th century. It is directed by Marina Lambraki-Plaka.
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      • Folk Art Museum of Acharnes
        11.06 Km from Monastiraki Flea Market
        The Folk Art Museum of Acharnes is a museum in Acharnes, a northern suburb of Athens, Greece. It was founded in 1977 by the local Greek Mountaineering Society, which also formed the Historical and Folklore Association in 1981, to which it bequeathed the museum in 1982. The archaeological part of the collection was then separated from the historical and folklore material and was given to the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. Former Minister Melina Mercouri founded for it the Archaeological Museum of ...
      • Vorres Museum
        11.17 Km from Monastiraki Flea Market
        The Vorres Museum is a diachronic museum of folk and contemporary art in Paiania, East Attica, Greece. Its grounds cover 80 acres (320,000 m2) including several buildings, gardens and courtyards. Its collection includes over 6000 pieces covering 4000 years of Greek history and art. The museum has been donated by the Vorres family to the Greek state. Its President and Founder was Ian Vorres (1924 - 2015), who studied in Canada at Queen's University and Toronto University.
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        12.13 Km from Monastiraki Flea Market
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      • Attica Zoological Park
        16.09 Km from Monastiraki Flea Market
        Attica Zoological Park, is a 20-hectare (49-acre) private zoo located in the Athens suburb of Spata, Greece. The zoo is home to about 2000 animals representing 400 species, and is open 365 days per year. Attica Zoological Park is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).
      • Marathon Dam
        26.46 Km from Monastiraki Flea Market
        The Marathon Dam is a gravity dam on the Charadros River, near its junction with the Varnavas Stream, 8 km (5 mi) west of Marathon and 45 km (28 mi) northeast of Athens in Greece. The dam created Lake Marathon for the primary purpose of municipal water supply. Constructed between 1926 and 1929, it was the sole supplier of water to Athens until 1959. The dam is often cited for its role in the modernization of Greece and the first recorded case of seismic activity associated with reservoir inundat...
      • Terra Vibe Park
        29.17 Km from Monastiraki Flea Market
        Terra Vibe is a park in Attica, Greece, which is used as a venue for large-scale outdoor events, such as concerts and festivals. Opened in 2004, it has hosted events such as the Rockwave Festival and Terra Vibe Festival, and covers 40 acres (160,000 m2). In 2010, the Sonisphere Festival took place and the Big Four of thrash metal performed with headliners Metallica. Mötley Crüe were due to play Rockwave in 2009 as part of the Crüe Fest tour but due to heavy rain in the Malakasa area, the venue w...

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      • Stoa of Attalos
        Inside the Stoa of Attalos there is the Agora Museum; Open 8.30am-2.45pm, closed Mon. Artifacts from the ancient marketplace and miniature models of the Acropolis and Agora in classical times.
        Stoa of Attalos Adrian 24 24, Αθήνα 105 55, Greece
      • Hadrian's Library
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        Hadrian's Library Areos 3, Athina 105 55, Greece
      • Temple of Hephaestus
        The temple of Hephaistos – known as the Thisio – is one of the best preserved in Athens. Admission includes entrance to the Stoa of Attallus Museum.
        Temple of Hephaestus Athens 105 55, Greece
      • Ancient Agora of Athens

        Wander around the sprawling ruins of the ancient marketplace, where democracy and philosophy had their beginnings.

        The museum within holds a large collection of pots, coins, household objects and pottery fragments (ostraka), on which the Athenians wrote names of prominent men they wanted to vote into exile. Also here are a huge bronze shield taken from the Spartans during the Peloponnesian War and a klirotirion, and unusual device for relegating public duties by lot – and important feature of ancient Athenian democracy.

        Ancient Agora of Athens Adrianou, Athina 105 55, Greece
      • Pandrossou Street Market
        This is flea market of mainly tourist shops selling leather bags, women rugs, furs, slippers and worry beads.
        Pandrossou Street Market Pandrossou 26-28, Athina 105 56, Greece
      • The Horologion of Andronikos Of Kyrrhos

        Built by the astronomer Andronikos in the 1st century BC. It once contained an elaborate water clock that was fed by a spring on the Acropolis. Sculptures on each of the eight sides of the octagonal marble tower represent the eight points of the compass and the corresponding wind.

        You’ll spot Notos, the south end, pouring water from an urn, while Zephyros, the west wind, scatters spring flowers.

        Spread out below the tower are the remains of the Roman Forum (Romaiki Agora). On the far side, the four Doric columns were part of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, which marked the main entrance to the market area. One door support, protected by a rusty iron grille, is inscribed with Emperor Hadrian’s edict taxing olive oil.

        The Horologion of Andronikos Of Kyrrhos Aiolou, Athina 105 55, Greece
      • Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea
        Built in the 11th-century Kapnikarea, on Ermou, is one of Athens’ best-preserved Byzantine churches. A modern master, Fotis Kondoglou, was responsible for the fine paintings inside.
        Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea Kapnikareas, Athina 105 56, Greece
      • Erechtheion

        Across the Acropolis plateau at the northern wall stands the Erechtheion, a temple unlike any other in the ancient world. It originally housed three cults – those of Athena, Poseidon and Erechtheus – in one building. Constructed on irregular ground, the sharply different foundations contribute to its amalgamated shape. Built entirely in wartime, this was the last temple to go up on the Acropolis. Construction lasted 15 years, with the dedication being carried out in 406 BC.

        This was the site of the legendary contest between Athena and Poseidon. In a corner of the north porch you’ll find an uncovered hole containing a rock with markings. According to some, these were made by Poseidon’s trident; another version relates that Zeus sent a lightning bolt down upon the scarred rock.

        The most famous features of the Erechtheion, are the southern Porch of the Caryatids, where six pound, elegant maidens hold up the roof. Though named after a village near Sparta whose girls were noted in antiquity for their upright posture, the Caryatids were actually Athenians. The long tunics are draped in imitation of column flutings, while the fruit baskets on their heads replace capitals. The portico protected a holy place, the tomb of Athens’ mythical founder – king, Cecrops.

        Today’s statues are replicas. Five of the originals were taken inside the Acropolis Museum after being damaged by pollution, the decay reaching 6mm (¼in) in depth. The sixth figure was removed by Lord Elgin to the British Museum.

        Erechtheion Akropolis, Athina 105 58, Greece
      • Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

        The Mitropolis, Athens’ cathedral, was completed in 1855 having been built from the remnants of over 70 demolished churches, including a zodiac calendar. On Good Friday evening, the famous candlelight procession takes place here.

        The impressive interior, allegedly inspired by St Mark’s in Venice, is bedecked with splendid marble pulpit, floor and columns, huge candelabra, and religious paintings shining with silver revetment. Every inch is covered ic colourful geometric paintwork and mosaics. To the right of the entrance, a silver ossuary bears the sacred remains of Gregory V, the ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople; the ossuary on the lfet holds the relics of a 16th-century martyr.

        The cathedral is open in the morning, and also from around 5pm to 7 or 8pm and can be found Pandrosou, which ends in the spacious Platia Mitropoleos. 

        Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens Mitropoleos, Athina 105 56, Greece
      • Propylaea

        Six Doric columns mark the monumental entrance to the Acropolis. More than a grand gateway, the function of the Propylaea was to generate awe and respect, and prepare lesser mortals for a meeting with the goddess.

        Construction began in 437 BC, but was halted five year later by the Pelopon-nesian War and never finished.

        The central and largest of the gateways was intended for chariots and approached by a ramp: steps lead up to the four other entries.

        As you reach the porch, you’ll see Ionic as well as Doric columns; this was the first building to incorporate both styles (compare the solid majesty of the Doric with the light elegance of the Ionic).

        The Pinakotheke on the left side housed a gallery of paintings done on wooden panels, depicting heroic deeds.

        Propylaea Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 58, Greece

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      Graphic showing average weather in Monastiraki Flea Market in Celcius and Centimeters (Change to Farenheit and Inches)

      Month Temp °C Rainfall Cm Temp °F Rainfall Inches
      Jan 10.6 61.2 51.1 24.1
      Feb 11.1 46.3 52 18.2
      Mar 12.7 37.9 54.9 14.9
      Apr 16.3 22.8 61.3 9
      May 20.7 20.7 69.3 8.1
      Jun 25.1 12.1 77.2 4.8
      Jul 28.2 4 82.8 1.6
      Aug 28.1 7.8 82.6 3.1
      Sep 24.7 15.4 76.5 6.1
      Oct 20.5 51.9 68.9 20.4
      Nov 16 66.8 60.8 26.3
      Dec 12.6 75.7 54.7 29.8

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        • Quirky things on sale - from old cameras to a dentist's toolbox. The place itself is pleasant, I had coffee while sitting on the ground of the sidewalk and watched the activity happening. The areas next to the flea market are also interesting.
        • An Athenian landmark and a good example of a place rejigging itself for a more modern role in the city. Not only full of tourists but a hangout for local youth too, kids from all over Athens meet and spend time here. A fun place, with a great vibe, modern Athens at its vibrant best. Great starting point for any adventure or exploration.
        • Classic flea shop. Bags, t-shirts, shoes, socks, you name it, it is there. I think people can find anything here. Not very crowded in the evening, but also there weren't thieves. At least, from what we saw.
        • Great place to stroll around, can easily spend a couple of hours in the market. Interesting stuff on display at competitive prices. Friendly atmosphere.
        • Best for night market. You will find good Greek food and ice cream and shopping

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