Monastiraki (
Greek: Μοναστηράκι, ''Monastiráki'', , literally ''little monastery'') is a
flea market
A flea market (or swap meet) is a type of street market that provides space for vendors to sell previously-owned (second-hand) goods. This type of market is often seasonal. However, in recent years there has been the development of 'formal' ...
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
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
File:20100410 athina143.JPG, Hadrian's Library
File:Παναγία Παντάνασσα-Μοναστηράκι 1124.jpg, Pantanassa church
File:Tzisdarakis Mosque and Akropolis in Monastiraki.JPG, Tsisdarakis Mosque
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
External links
Monastiraki Square in Athens: Informative text in English, attractions, and photos
Retail markets in Greece
Tourist attractions in Athens
Shopping districts and streets in Greece
Neighbourhoods in Athens
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