Plaka is the most charming and historic neighborhood in modern Athens, nestled right beneath the Acropolis. Here, you’ll encounter vibrant neoclassical homes and buildings that house some of the city’s finest restaurants (kitchen for all tastes all over the world), Greek taverns, cafes, bars, and shops, all set against a backdrop of beautifully preserved architecture. As you wander through Plaka, you’ll come across significant landmarks and ancient sites, including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus theatre, Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, the Roman solar clock known as the Tower of the Winds, several Byzantine churches, and quaint houses in Anafiotika, with their narrow streets reminiscent of the Greek islands.