Plaka, the old town of Greece
By Daniel and Josh
Daniel:
As we learned from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaka, Plaka is a historical neighborhood in Athens. The name Plaka is the most recent one, but this beautiful area went by the names Alikokou, Kontito, and Kandili until after the "Greek War of Independence." Plaka is very close to the Acropolis and is sometimes referred to as the "Neighborhood of the Gods." The area resembles a labyrinth and is full of neoclassical architecture. Plaka is on the northeast side of Acropolis. Adrianou Street is the largest and central street in Plaka and divides it into two areas: Ano Plaka and Kato Plaka. This neighborhood has always been inhabited since antiquity. In 1884 a fire burned down a large part of the region, this gave the opportunity for the archaeologists to conduct excavations in several areas of Plaka.
Josh:
I think your post perfectly describes the daily life and experiences of the Plaka in words. The pictures you took really show the highlights of the Plaka. I think thought the best part of the Plaka was seeing and experiencing the Greek life.
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The post is well written, love the photos and I think that everything that you wrote is correct and interesting!
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