Aiolou Street, Athens

Name: Aiolou Street
Address: Αιόλου 19, Athens, 105 51, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0325 4638

#174 among attractions in Athens

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Aiolou Street is a street in downtown Athens, the Greek capital. It is named after Aeolus, the god of winds in Greek mythology. The street is one-way and originally ran entirely southbound but since the closure of Athinas Street in the late-1990s as part of the renovation plan, the part north of Lykourgou Street is one-way northbound. The street begins in Pelopidas Street further south of Ermou Street and ends in Panepistimiou Street and north of this street is 28 Oktovriou or Patission Street. ()

Local name: Οδός Αιόλου Coordinates: 37°58'38"N, 23°43'40"E

Address

Αιόλου 19Αθήνα 1 (Μοναστηράκι)Athens 105 51 Greece

Contact

+30 21 0325 4638

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Aiolou Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ermou Street, Ancient Agora, Stadiou Street, Stoa of Attalos.

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Shopping, Shopping district
Ermou Street, Athens
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Ermou Street is a bustling hive of commercial activity and one of the city's premier shopping districts. Stretching from Syntagma Square to Monastiraki, this pedestrian thoroughfare is a paradise for those looking to indulge in a spot of...
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Iconic Greek ruins with a museum
Ancient Agora, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Athens, Greece, the Ancient Agora stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical and cultural past. This archaeological site, once the focal point of public life in classical Athens, served as a hub for political discourse...
~1470 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Stadiou Street, Athens
8 min walk • Stadiou Street, nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, is a vibrant shopping district that pulses with the rhythm of the city's modern life. This bustling thoroughfare offers a blend of history and commerce, where shoppers can find an array of retail options, from...
~1290 ftSW
Reconstructed building and Athenian museum
Stoa of Attalos, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Athens, the Stoa of Attalos stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of ancient Greece and serves as a bridge between past and present. This reconstructed Hellenistic stoa, originally built by King Attalos II of Pergamon as a...
~1150 ftS
Ancient tower to indicate weather and time
Tower of the Winds, Athens
6 min walk • The Tower of the Winds, also known as the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes, is a fascinating archaeological site situated in the Roman Agora of Athens, Greece. This ancient timepiece, constructed in the 1st century BC, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of...
~800 ftSW
Ruins of ancient Roman library
Hadrian's Library, Athens
4 min walk • Hadrian's Library, located in the vibrant heart of Athens, Greece, is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Constructed in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, this ancient site once served as a cultural and intellectual hub, housing an...
~1010 ftSE
Landmark 19th-century cathedral
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Athens
5 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation popularly known as the "Mētrópolis", is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all Greece.
~1620 ftSW
Tiny, old church with a few murals
Church of the Holy Apostles, Athens
8 min walk • The Church of the Holy Apostles, also known as Holy Apostles of Solaki, is located in the Ancient Agora of Athens, Greece, next to the Stoa of Attalos, and can be dated to around the late 10th century.
~1200 ftS
Historical place, Ruins
Roman Agora, Athens
6 min walk • The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
~400 ftSE
Historic church with Byzantine designs
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens
2 min walk • The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens.
~1020 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, Athens
5 min walk • The Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, is a museum and Research Centre for Ethnomusicology in the Lassanis Mansion, Plaka, Athens, Greece. It displays about 600 Greek musical instruments from the last 300 years and has as many more in store.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aiolou Street?

Nearby attractions include Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens (2 min walk), Tzistarakis Mosque, Athens (3 min walk), Church of the Pantanassa, Athens (3 min walk), Hadrian's Library, Athens (4 min walk).

How to get to Aiolou Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aiolou Street:

Bus

Βορεου • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (2 min walk)
Μοναστηρακι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (3 min walk)

Metro

Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (4 min walk)
Panepistimio • Lines: Μ2 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Πλ.κλαυθμωνοσ • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (7 min walk)
Klavthmonos • Lines: 11, 12, 2, 4 (8 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (12 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (19 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (24 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (24 min walk)