Monastiraki

For the ancient Minoan city, see Monastiraki, Crete. For other uses, see Monastiraki (disambiguation).

Monastiraki Μοναστηράκι
Neighborhood
Monastiraki square
Location within Athens municipality
Coordinates: 37°58′35″N 23°43′25″E
Country	Greece
Region	Attica
City	Athens
Postal code	105 55, 105 56, 105 63
Area code	210
Website	www.cityofathens.gr

Monastiraki (Greek: Μοναστηράκι, Monastiráki, pronounced [monastiˈraci], literally little monastery) is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the main shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping. The area is named after Monastiraki Square, which in turn is named for the Church of the Pantanassa that is located within the square. The main streets of this area are Pandrossou Street and Adrianou Street.

The Monastiraki Metro Station, located on the square, serves both Line 1 and Line 3 of the Athens Metro.

Gallery

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  Hadrian's Library
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  Pantanassa church
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  Tsisdarakis Mosque
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  Souvenir shop on Pandrossou Street
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  A stall dealing in collectible coins. Similar stalls can be found throughout Monastiraki

External links

• Monastiraki Square in Athens: Informative text in English, attractions, and photos
• Photo Album of Monastiraki
• Monastiraki Photo Guide