Monastiraki (

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: Μοναστηράκι, ''Monastiráki'', , literally ''little monastery'') is a

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neighborhood in the old town of

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, and is one of the main shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and

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for bargain shopping. The area is named after ''Monastiraki Square,'' which in turn is named for the Church of the Pantanassa that is located within the square. The main streets of this area are Pandrossou Street and Adrianou Street. The Monastiraki Metro Station, located on the square, serves both Line 1 and Line 3 of the

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Gallery

File:20100410 athina143.JPG, Hadrian's Library File:Παναγία Παντάνασσα-Μοναστηράκι 1124.jpg, Pantanassa church File:Tzisdarakis Mosque and Akropolis in Monastiraki.JPG, Tsisdarakis Mosque Image:Souvenir shop.jpg, Souvenir shop on Pandrossou Street Image:Monastiraki flea market antiques street.jpg, A stall dealing in collectible coins. Similar stalls can be found throughout Monastiraki

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Monastiraki Square in Athens: Informative text in English, attractions, and photos
* Retail markets in Greece Tourist attractions in Athens Shopping districts and streets in Greece Neighbourhoods in Athens {{Athens-geo-stub