The area of Plaka is one of the most visited districts of the modern city of Athens by natives and visitors alike. Nestled into the northeastern slope of the Acropolis, Plaka’s pathways carry thousands of years of history. Explore the ancient monuments, contemporary museums and traditional souvenir shops throughout the paved and narrow streets of Plaka and walk amongst the 19th century neoclassical buildings with their undisputable charm. This part of the city under the Acropolis was built from the migrants that came from the Cycladic island of Anafi.