7 Things You Must Do And See In Plaka Athens

Plaka is one of the most ancient settlements in Europe, with a history of more than 3.500 years. Located under the Acropolis, its charming atmosphere is spread all around the narrow streets, the ancient ruins, the Byzantine temples and the renovated neoclassical buildings. We present you a list of the best activities and sights, to make the best out of your visit in the heart of Athens.

1. Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments

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Established in 1991 and operating under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Culture, the Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments is based around the collection of the musicologist Foivos Anogianakis, which he donated to the museum. The museum has three floors and includes four thematic units of instruments: percussion, chordophone, aerophone and idiophone. The museum aims to collect, conserve and exhibit folk musical instruments, as well as promote the research and study of such subjects.

2. Hellenic Children's Museum

Museum

This museum was established in 1994 as a non-profit organization and since then it has been visited by more than 400.000 children, adults and teachers. It is mainly directed towards children up to 12 years old, but also to anyone who is interested in child development. The philosophy of the Hellenic Children’s Museum is to help children understand and enjoy the world they live in, not in a traditional educational way, but actually by learning how to learn. It advocates that learning can be substantially achieved through the senses, the game and the interaction with real, tangible objects.