Every Sunday at Avissinias Square, an impressive antique market takes over, where you can shop for goods like porcelain dinnerware, old lamps, knick-knacks, furniture and vintage hardware. You’ll also find plenty of options for food and drinks in the neighbourhood, and the famous Monastiraki Flea Market is just down the road.
You can reach the market at Avissinias by taking the train to Monastiraki metro station and walking from there. After a morning of shopping, you can walk to landmarks such as the Temple of Hephaestus and the Roman Forum of Athens.