Vari Cave

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The Vari Cave, also known as the Nympholyptos Cave, is a small cave northeast of Vari in Attica, Greece. In classical antiquity the cave was used as a shrine dedicated to Apollo, Pan and the Nymphs. The cave was occupied from the sixth to second century BC. The cave then fell into disuse until it was occupied again in the fourth century AD. It was finally abandoned in approximately the sixth century. The cave was excavated in 1901. ()

Local name: Σπήλαιο Νυμφολήπτου Built: VI century B.C.Abandoned: VI centuryCoordinates: 37°51'30"N, 23°48'6"E

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Vari Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre, Astir Beach, Lake Vouliagmeni, Temple of Apollo Zoster.

4.3 miW
Sailing, Marina
Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre, Athens
109 min walk • The Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre, a pivotal marina located in the historic city of Athens, Greece, is a vestige of the 2004 Summer Olympics. Situated along the picturesque Athenian coastline, this facility played a crucial role in hosting sailing events during...
3.7 miSW
37°48'35"N • 23°46'25"E
Astir Beach, Vouliagmeni
95 min walk • Beach, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
3.6 miS
Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni
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3.7 miSW
Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Temple of Apollo Zoster, Athens
94 min walk • The Temple of Apollo Zoster is an ancient Greek temple, the remains of which are located at Vouliagmeni in Athens, Greece.
2.8 miW
37°51'26"N • 23°45'1"E
Balux Cafe : The House Project, Athens
72 min walk • Beach, Lounge
2.4 miS
Archaeological site
Anagyrous, Vouliagmeni
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3.8 miNW
Park
Hellenikon Metropolitan Park, Vouliagmeni
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2.2 miSW
Area
Voula, Athens
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2.8 miS
Area
Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, Athens
73 min walk • Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni is a municipality in the East Attica regional unit of Attica, Greece. The seat of the municipality is Voula. The municipality has an area of 10,450 km². The municipal unit has an area of 37,225 km².
~1370 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Sykia, Athens
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2.9 miW
Area
Glyfada, Athens
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