Located under the shadow of the Acropolis, Monastiraki is a unique neighborhood that has been inhabited for six thousand consecutive years! It is among the oldest, most historic and important neighborhoods in Western Culture. The name “Monastiraki” was established during the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Occupation. It was inspired by the nunnery (female monastery) that was established on the square. The area includes the Ancient Agora, one of the most important archeological sites in Athens, which was the center of the ancient city of Athens. Just next to the Monastiraki square, one will find also the Hadrian Library and the Roman Agora with the Tower of Winds.
Underneath the cobblestones of the square runs an ancient river. Actually, the works for the new Metro station encountered exceptional difficulties due to their encounter with the riverbed of the river Eridanus, the sacred river of the ancient Athenians. In the modern city, the only uncovered part of the river is located in the neighboring archeological site of Kerameikos. The traces of the lost riverbed that were rediscovered are partially visible in a special exhibition space with archeological findings inside the Monastiraki Metro station. Monastiraki continued its role as a marketplace in modern Greece as well, with merchants selling their products like fresh fruit, grilled corn, handmade sandals and more, on their street benches. If you are looking for vintage products then this is the place to go!
credit: https://greektraveltellers.com/blog/monastiraki-complete-guide-and-things-to-do
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After finding this cache you can also find "monastiraki flea market" which is some meters away.
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