The area northwest of the Acropolis and Plaka is named Monastiraki, meaning 'little monastery'.  There are small narrow streets  mainly taken up by the flea market stalls that sell all sorts of souvenirs, jewelry, clothes etc.  Every Sunday there is an antique market in Avissinias Square, where merchants sell old furniture and bric-a-brac.  As we arrived in Athens on a sunday morning,  we decided to make this the first item on our itinary.

The flea market eventually leads to Monastiraki Square, which is bordered by many kebab and souvlaki restaurants, which are constantly full of locals and tourists alike.

Perhaps I was tired or perhaps I had been to many more interesting flea markets in Malta or London or Japan or China,  I did not really enjoy my stroll at the Monastiraki Flea Market.  I only bought some old postcards and first day covers. 

What I enjoyed was sitting in an outdoor cafe called the Cafe Vienna and watching how local elderly people interacted.  The pigeons were cute too.  I only took a couple of photos using my mobile phone.  So I probably will not bore you with them.