Monastiraki, located right at the foot of the Acropolis, was named after the monastery that once stood in its central square. A lively commercial and tourist district, Monastiraki is the heart of the city that never sleeps.
Monastiraki is Athens in a nutshell, where the ancient, the old, the modern and the kitsch come together to give it its unique character. There you will see history unfolding before you—from the Acropolis dominating the skyline to the Roman Agora and Hadrian’s Library from Roman times, to Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques, beautiful neoclassical mansions and postwar architecture. It is a vibrant area for shopping, dining, nightlife, bars and galleries, where every small street leads to new and exciting options.
Monastiraki has the oldest metro station in Athens and excellent transport connections to the rest of the city. It is a 5-minute walk from Syntagma Square and Plaka. There are express trains and buses to the airport, taking approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Investment potential: Monastiraki is located in the historic heart of Athens, an area that has always attracted strong interest from buyers and investors.