AnafiotikaIt is a very visually interesting cluster of small houses built on the slopes of the Acropolis above the Plaka. It's named Anafiotika because the original inhabitants were stone masons who came from the island of Anafi in the mid 19th century, to build Athens. They built their houses on the steep slopes of the Acropolis in their traditional island style. Thus, they created a small village with white-washed houses and narrow paths between them. Hence it looks like a typical Greek island without the sea!!
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Psiri
It is the small neighbourhood in downtown Athens that is directly adjacent to Plaka. It is the place for good food and nightlife But walking through Psiri during daytime you will notice that the streets are filled with working class people and contains a variety of shops and businesses that might be described as practical or business oriented, from type-setters, to fixtures, and material goods for making clothing. The only clues that the area is a hotbed of nightlife are the cafes and restaurants storefronts that look like they have been closed for years and the new shops and boutiques. If you were wandering through the neighbourhood you might stop and wonder what a state-of-the-art climate-controlled shop selling Cuban Cigars is 
doing in an area of workshops and small factories. At around 6pm, Psiri undergoes the transformation from a working-class industrial area, to a mecca of cafes, bars, restaurants and eateries. The streets get filled with tables and chairs and what were parking lots during the day become dramatically lighted outdoor dining areas for restaurants. Each restaurant has its own style, from traditional Greek taverna to 60's style cafes that may remind you of a luncheonette in an old movie. Many are decorated with historic photos of Athens and some with relics of our modern society.For more information click on http://www.athensguide.com/psiri.html
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