Adrianou Street
The Oldest Commercial Street
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Adrianou Street, running North to South from Thesseion towards Hadrian's Arch, is the largest and most central street in Plaka and divides it into two areas: the upper - Ano Plaka - located right under the Acropolis and the lower - Kato Plaka - situated between Syntagma and Monastiraki.
Excavations have proven that Adrianou is the oldest commercial street in Athens still in continuous use with exactly the same layout, direction and usage since antiquity. As in the other main streets in Plaka, you will find shops selling traditional (or rather, best-selling) products, souvenirs, folk art and handicrafts, etc. There are, however, some shops offering an exceptional quality of products, worth discovering. |
Adrianou Street.
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For some well-deserved respite, especially in the late afternoon - early evening hours, you may want to sit at the Veranda, a cafe and restaurant at the point where Adrianou Street bends to allow for the archaeological area of Hadrian's Library. Magnificent night views of ancient Athens, an ever-present cool breeze, a side view of the Acropolis, and friendly people to serve you a refreshment, a drink or a light meal.
Mrs. Rita, of "Roka", a small store on 134 Adrianou Street in Plaka.
Mrs. Rita, of "Roka", a tiny little store on 134 Adrianou Street in Plaka, with handwoven tapestries and traditional paintings on wood, tableclothes, runners, coasters, etc, many of which she creates herself, also provides shelter and food for stray dogs and cats. I never fail to greet her, since I pass by at least twice daily from her store, and I am always rewarded by her kindness and her smile.
The view of the Athens Acropolis from Electra Palace.
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Closeby, we recommend Electra Palace for your stay, a modern, centrally located, 5-star hotel offering personalized service, a beautiful rooftop pool and well-appointed rooms with a buffet breakfast included. The spacious rooms are equipped with AC and satellite TV. Thoughtful touches also include bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms offer direct views of the Acropolis. Guests can start their day with Greek Breakfast provided in the dining area. Electra Palace Hotel's rooftop looks directly to the Acropolis and has a lovely pool area and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel is within walking distance from most of Athens' main attractions. Syntagma Square is less than 5 minutes' walk away and the Parliament and shopping districts are nearby.
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The Temple of Hephaestos.
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Themis jewelry store on Adrianou St.
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Along Adrianou Street.
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Street-side cafes.
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Noteworthy
The Emperor Hadrian.
Hadrian (76 AD – 138 AD) was a Roman emperor (117 - 138). He was regarded to be a humanist and was a philhellene in most of his tastes. He is regarded as one of the Five Good Emperors.
An ardent admirer of Greece, he sought to make Athens the cultural capital of the Empire and ordered the construction of several public buildings, monuments and temples in the city. |
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