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Morning
Start the day with the Sunday brunch served in the garden courtyard of the Athenaeum Maria Callas , accompanied by famous opera recordings.
Satiated with food and music, head for Psirri to the shop of Stavros Melissinos (the Poet Sandalmaker). He will custom-fit you a classic pair of Greek sandals, and possibly try to sell you an English translation of one of his books.
Proceed to Plateia Monastiraki, overlooked by the Folk Ceramic Museum. Step inside for a while or take a walk around the closed but visible-to-thepublic Hadrian’s Library.
Early Afternoon
Then head over to the Roman Agora The Agora), the sprawling marketplace that was Athens’ heart for centuries. Take a good two hours here, making sure not to miss the fantastically well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus and the restored Stoa of Attalos, home to the excellent Agora Museum.
Now that you’re warmed up, it’s time to go back down Adrianou simply for the fun of haggling at the lively Flea Market at Plateia Avissynias. It’s hard to resist buying at least something, though by this stage of the day it is more likely to be fabulous kitschy junk than bargain antique.
Once you’re done, retire with your booty to Café Avissynias to enjoy a long lunch, as the marketplace closes down and the music and drinking start up.
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