Athens Shopping

  1. Eleftheroudakis

    Eleftheroudakis is a seven-storey bibliophile's paradise, with a wide selection of books from and about Greece. It also has English-language books, including maps and guidebooks, and an excellent cafe on the top floor. There's another branch in Plaka.

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  2. Monastiraki Flea Market

    Athens' traditional Monastiraki Flea Market has a festive atmosphere, with the nearby cafés and restaurants brimming on weekends. The permanent antique, furniture and collectables stores have plenty to sift through and are open all week, while on Sundays the streets around the station and Adrianou are lined with vendors selling mostly jewellery and handicrafts.

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