The first Greek University after Liberation

The first University of Greece, after Greece gain its independence. Now a History Museum.

Plaka's narrow streets

Plaka

Balcony of a derelict neoclassical.

Balcony of a neoclassical

Walking the streets of Plaka

Kostas Palamas' residence

Fallen into dereliction, the house where Kostis Palamas lived his last eight years. Periandroy 5, Plaka. This is how the greek government "honours" its national poet.

Ioannis Makrygiannis

Ioannis Makrygiannis, prominent figure of the Greek Revolution in 1821.

Street art in Plaka

Street art in Plaka (Vryonos street)

Drink greek beer

Nikos Xatziapostoloy

Nikso Xatziapostoloy, composer and operas-writer.

Drainpipe in Plaka.

Drainpipe in Plaka.

French monument

This monument was erected by France in 1669 and was repaired (by France again) in 1745 and 1792.

Karagkiozis

Figures of Karagkiozis (Karagkiozis means "black-eyed" in turkish), the main character in the greek shadow-theatre.

Monument of Lysicratus

Dedicated to Lord Byron

The place where once stood the house of Lord Byron.

Masks

Dimitrios Kampoyrogloy

Athens-writer Dimitrios Kampoyrogloy

Plaka graffiti

I can see my future writings on the wall.