EXPLORE THE OLD CITY OF ATHENS (PLAKA)
In the shadow of the sacred rock (Acropolis), yet towering above the part of the town, Plaka is untouched by time, covered with cobblestone streets, Byzantine churches, endless steps, breathtaking flora, beautifully restored homes, and myriad outdoor taverns ands bars.We would like to recommend you to pay a visit to the Museum of Greek Folk Arts.
Practical Info:
http://www.melt.gr/en/
The Central Building, at 17 Kydathinaion Str., Plaka.
Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday: 08.00 – 15.00
Monday: Closed
The permanent exhibition – containing representative examples of every branch of every branch of modern Greek Folk Art – give prominence to the features that formed the cultural identity of modern Greeks in the period from 17th to the beginning of the 20th c. the three floors of the museum are home to exhibitions containing outstanding examples of embroidery, weaving, traditional costumes, masquerades, the shadow theatre, silverware, metal ware, pottery, wood carving, folk painting and stone carving. Read more: http://www.melt.gr/en/visit/the-central-building/the-collections/
Route:
From Nestorion to Kidathineon 17 Plaka https://goo.gl/maps/TMB14
From Syntagma square to Kidathineon 17 Plaka: https://goo.gl/maps/IBU0V
Note:
Nestorion hotel is located at Athens Riviera some 10 min from Plaka by bus B2 via avenue Andrea Syggrou. The hotel is the ideal point for a stay and drive to explore generally Athens, the region of Attica, the northern and southern Greece as it is connected directly with the highways without red lights.