Archaeological Museum of Marathon, Marathon

Name: Archaeological Museum of Marathon
Address: 114 Λ. Πλαταιών, Marathon, Greece

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The Archeological Museum of Marathon is a museum in Marathon, Attica, Greece. The museum mainly houses findings originating from the Battle of Marathon and from the Egyptian temple built nearby. ()

Local name: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Μαραθώνα Established: 1975 (49 years ago)Coordinates: 38°7'19"N, 23°56'48"E

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114 Λ. ΠλαταιώνMarathon Greece

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Nearby attractions include: Davelis Cave, Mati, Moraitis Beach, Marathon Dam.

5.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Davelis Cave
133 min walk • Tucked away in the northern slopes of Mount Penteli in Greece lies the enigmatic Davelis Cave. This natural wonder, steeped in mystery and legend, is a site that has fascinated both locals and travelers for centuries. Known for its complex network of passages...
5.9 miSE
Village
Mati
151 min walk • Mati is a village in Greece. The village is located on the east coast of the Attica region, 29 kilometres east of Athens, and it is a popular holiday resort.
3.9 miE
38°8'6"N • 24°0'59"E
Moraitis Beach, Marathon
100 min walk • Surf spot, Beach, Beach bar
3.8 miNW
Dam
Marathon Dam
98 min walk • The Marathon Dam is a gravity dam on the Charadros River, near its junction with the Varnavas Stream, 8 km west of Marathon and 45 km northeast of Athens in Greece. The dam created Lake Marathon for the primary purpose of municipal water supply. Constructed between 1926 and 1929, it was the sole supplier of water to Athens until 1959.
3.8 miSW
Historic mountain with hiking trails
Mount Pentelicus
98 min walk • Mount Pentelicus or Pentelikon is a mountain in Attica, Greece, situated northeast of Athens and southwest of Marathon. Its highest point is the peak Pyrgari, with an elevation of 1,109 m.
5.2 miSW
38°4'15"N • 23°52'39"E
Spelia Ntabele
132 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
3.3 miSE
38°5'7"N • 23°59'5"E
Teatro, Nea Makri
84 min walk • Theater
6.8 miSW
38°3'9"N • 23°51'32"E
Pyrgiskos Doukissas Plakentias, Penteli
173 min walk • Ruins
6.9 miNW
Town
Polydendri
177 min walk • Polydendri is a town and former community of East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Oropos, of which it is a municipal unit.
6.6 miSW
38°2'54"N • 23°52'4"E
The Tomb of the Duchess of Plaisance, Penteli
170 min walk • Memorial
4.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Schinias Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Centre
107 min walk • The Schinias Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Centre was built to host the rowing and canoe sprint events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Greece. It is the most northerly venue of the 2004 Games situated to the east of the town of Marathon. It covers 1.24 km² and has a spectator capacity of 14,000. It is a part of Schinias National Park.

Archaeological Museum of Marathon, Marathon

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Archaeological Museum of Marathon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)