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Named after the Greek muse of lyric poetry
Named after the Greek muse of lyric poetry
Erato, Monastiraki — Athens
Erato, Monastiraki — Athens
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Erato.

First editions, rare finds, and ten thousand secondhand books beneath the Acropolis.

  • First Editions

  • ~4 min walk to Psyrri Square

    ~10 min to the Acropolis

Erato is an antiquarian bookshop on Thisseiou 9, steps from Monastiraki Square, specialising in first editions, rare books, collectibles, and secondhand titles across all genres. The physical shop is dense and well-organised; an online catalogue ships throughout Greece and internationally.

Erato is at Thisseiou 9, steps from Monastiraki Square, dealing in antiquarian books: first editions, rare and collectible titles, and secondhand books across all genres. The physical space is dense and properly organised — the difference between a good antiquarian shop and a pile of books is catalogue discipline, and Erato has it.

The stock covers Greek literature, history, art, and travel alongside international titles. First editions and rare finds are documented and priced accordingly; the broader secondhand selection is browsable without obligation. An online catalogue ships throughout Greece and internationally for buyers who cannot come in person.

First editions, rare finds, and ten thousand secondhand books. Two minutes from Monastiraki Square.

The location is apt. Thisseiou runs along the edge of the archaeological zone between Monastiraki and Kerameikos — a street largely given over to dealers in objects of age. Erato is the book equivalent.

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Where you’ll be

Thisseiou 9, Monastiraki, 105 55 Athens

Monastiraki

Monastiraki is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Athens, located at the heart of the city and known for its landmarks – however, the area is transforming rapidly into a pretty cool area, with new additions for a more sophisticated taste and less tourist trap – almost weekly.

Walking distance

  • Psyrri Square300 m · ~4 min
  • Monastiraki Square320 m · ~5 min
  • Acropolis700 m · ~10 min

As the crow flies; walks run a little longer.

Neighbourhood

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