What's Plaka Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Plaka, especially its cafes and museums. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great bars and restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Roman Agora and Tower of the Winds. There's plenty more to see, including Adrianou Street and Church of Saint Catherine.
How to Get to Plaka
Flying to:
- Athens Intl. Airport (ATH), 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Plaka
Things to See and Do in and around Plaka
What to See in Plaka
- Roman Agora
- Church of Saint Catherine
- Tower of the Winds
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
- Hadrian's Library
Things to Do in Plaka
- Adrianou Street
- Jewish Museum of Greece
- Maria Callas Museum
- Technis Theater
- Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theater
Other Popular Plaka Attractions
- Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
- Church of Saint Nikolaos Rangavas
- Philomousou Etairias Square
- Frissiras Museum
- Museum of Greek Folk Art
When Is the Best Time to Visit Athens?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 79°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 52°F)
- Rainiest months: December, February, January, March (average 2 inches of rainfall)