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'''Monastiraki''' ([[Modern Greek language|Greek]]: Μοναστηράκι, ''Monastiráki'', {{IPA-el|monastiˈraci|pron}}, 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-04-04 |title=Once-bustling Monastiraki Square is almost deserted {{!}} eKathimerini.com |url=https://www.ekathimerini.com/multimedia/images/251303/once-bustling-monastiraki-square-is-almost-deserted/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=www.ekathimerini.com |language=English}}</ref> 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, Athens|Church of the Pantanassa]] that is located within the square. The main streets of this area are [[Pandrosus|Pandrossou]] Street and [[Hadrian|Adrianou]] Street.


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The [[Monastiraki station|Monastiraki Metro Station]], located on the square, serves both Line 1 and Line 3 of the [[Athens Metro]].
:''Monastiraki redirects here. For other uses, see [[Monastiraki (disambiguation)]]''


==Gallery==
'''Monastiraki''' is a [[flea market]] in the old town of [[Athens]], [[Greece]] where [[bargaining]] used to be the norm. Nowadays, it is the best place to buy souvenirs from Greece at low prices, without necessarily having to bargain. Monastiraki is also the place where you can find antique furniture and is the home of coin -and not only- collectors. Actually the area is named after ''Monastiraki Square'', where the metro station is. The main street of this area is [[Pandrossou]] and Adrianou street.
<gallery class="center">
File:20100410 athina143.JPG|[[Hadrian's Library]]
File:Παναγία Παντάνασσα-Μοναστηράκι 1124.jpg|[[Church of the Pantanassa, Athens|Pantanassa church]]
File:Tzisdarakis Mosque and Akropolis in Monastiraki.JPG|[[Tsisdarakis Mosque]]
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Image:Souvenir shop.jpg|Souvenir shop on Pandrossou Street
Image:Monastiraki flea market antiques street.jpg|A stall dealing in collectible coins. Similar stalls can be found throughout Monastiraki
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==References==
[[Image:Monastiraki flea market antiques street.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Characteristic bench full of coins and other collectible things.]]
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The [[Monastiraki station|Monastiraki Metro Station]], located on the square, serves both Line 1 and Line 3, of Athens' Metro.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.hellas.net/index.php?category=1113 360° Virtual tours of Monastiraki & Plaka]
{{Commons category|Monastiraki}}
*[https://athensbylocals.com/monastiraki-in-athens/ Monastiraki Square in Athens: Informative text in English, attractions, and photos]
*[http://travels.co.ua/engl/greece/athens/Monastiraki/index.html Photo Album of Monastiraki]
*[http://www.athenswalk.net/_/Athens_Walk_3rd_route.html Monastiraki Photo Guide]


{{Geographic location
| North = [[Psyri]]
| West = [[Thiseio]]
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| East = Historical Centre of Athens
| South = [[Makrygianni, Athens|Makrygianni]]
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Latest revision as of 01:13, 17 November 2024

For the ancient Minoan city, see Monastiraki, Crete. For other uses, see Monastiraki (disambiguation).
Monastiraki
Μοναστηράκι
Neighborhood
Monastiraki square
Monastiraki square
Location within Athens municipality
Location within Athens municipality
Coordinates: 37°58′35″N 23°43′25″E / 37.97639°N 23.72361°E / 37.97639; 23.72361
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
105 55, 105 56, 105 63
Area code210
Websitewww.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.[1] 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.

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References

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  1. ^ "Once-bustling Monastiraki Square is almost deserted | eKathimerini.com". www.ekathimerini.com. 2020-04-04. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
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