Anafiotika

It has no large signs, and many people walk past without finding it. From **Plaka**, always head upwards — towards the Acropolis rock — and take any climbing staircase; you will get there. The clearest way starts near the **church of Agios Georgios of the Rock**, or from Stratonos street which curls around the base of the rock. Treat it as a **route** rather than a destination: walk uphill in Plaka and you will pass through it. On a map, look for Anafiotika or Stratonos.

Remember these are **people's homes**, not an exhibit. The lanes are so narrow that a kitchen window may be an arm's length away. The rules: **don't photograph into windows or courtyards**, don't open a gate or walk down a private passage looking for a better angle, don't sit on doorsteps, and keep your voice down, especially early in the morning and in the evening. The quarter is small: one large group photographing loudly fills it at once. Walk quietly and take your pictures from the public lane.