Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite, Athens

Name: Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite
Address: Athens, Greece

#141 among attractions in Athens

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Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite

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Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite, Athens

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite is the main Roman Catholic church of Athens, Greece, and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Athens. It is located in central Athens, at the junction of Panepistimiou Avenue with Omirou Street and is dedicated to Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, disciple of the Apostle Saint Paul and the first bishop of Athens. ()

Local name: Καθολικός Καθεδρικός Ναός Αγίου Διονυσίου Αρεοπαγίτη Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 37°58'45"N, 23°44'4"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Δεξαμενή)Athens Greece

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Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, Ermou Street, Benaki Museum, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite?

Nearby attractions include Akadimia, Athens (3 min walk), Numismatic Museum, Athens (3 min walk), Panepistimiou Street, Athens (3 min walk), Academy of Athens, Athens (4 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite:

Bus

Ομηρου • Lines: 025 (1 min walk)
Ακαδημια • Lines: 025, 214, 220, 221, 235 Ζωγραφου - Ακαδημια, 790, Α2, Α3 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ακαδημια • Lines: 11, 15, 2, 3, 4, 5 (3 min walk)
Κριεζώτου • Lines: 1, 12 (4 min walk)

Metro

Panepistimio • Lines: Μ2 (3 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (8 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (9 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (18 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (14 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (14 min walk)