Neoclassical architecture in Plaka.

Walking around the Plaka area of downtown at the foot hills of the Acropolis you'll find a lot of examples of neoclassical architecture. The streets are like a labyrinth and it's easy to lose your way or to overlook the beautiful buildings and sites. Part of a cultural restructuring after living under Ottoman rule, neoclassical architecture was a way for Greeks to honor and to rediscover their greek heritage.Read more