Deserted, quiet road, meant for tourists in the daytime, in the center of the old quarter of Athens. Plaka is the oldest and most beautiful neighbourhood in Athens. Clustered around the slopes of the Acropolis, it incorporates labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential part of ancient Athens. It is referred to as the "Neighbourhood of the Gods" because of its proximity to the Acropolis and many other archaeological sites. Greece.