Monastiraki

Souvenir shop of Pandrossou street

Monastiraki redirects here. For the ancient Minoan city see Monastiraki, Crete; for other uses, see Monastiraki (disambiguation)

Monastiraki (Greek, literally little monasteryis a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the principal 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 the Attica region for bargain shopping. The area is named after Monastiraki Square, which in turn is named for the Pantánassa church monastery that is located within the square. The main streets of this area are Pandrossou and Adrianou.

Characteristic bench full of coins and other collectible things.

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