Strategeion, Athens

Name: Strategeion
Address: Athens, Greece

#139 among attractions in Athens

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The Strategeion, a trapezoidal chamber located in the Ancient Agora of Athens, Greece, is known as the meeting room of the ten Strategoi of ancient Athens. ()

Local name: Στρατήγιον Coordinates: 37°58'29"N, 23°43'17"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Ακρόπολης)Athens Greece

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Strategeion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, Areopagus.

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Ancient stone theater with performances
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens
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~810 ftE
Iconic Greek ruins with a museum
Ancient Agora, Athens
4 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...
~330 ftN
Ancient, hilltop place of worship
Temple of Hephaestus, Athens
2 min walk • The Temple of Hephaestus stands as a monument to ancient Greek architecture and religious practice, nestled in the Agora of Athens, Greece. Dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, this well-preserved Doric temple epitomizes the grandeur of classical...
~970 ftSE
Rocky hill with a long history
Areopagus, Athens
5 min walk • Perched on a prominent rock outcrop in the heart of Athens, the Areopagus stands as a testament to the city's ancient heritage. This archaeological site, known for its rich history in law, philosophy, and democracy, offers a window into the judicial and social workings...
~800 ftE
Reconstructed building and Athenian museum
Stoa of Attalos, Athens
4 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...
~1310 ftSW
Archaeological site, Historical place, View point
Pnyx, Athens
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~1340 ftSE
Memorial
Klepsydra, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled on the southern slopes of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, the Klepsydra, also known as the Water Clock of the Acropolis, is an ancient timekeeping device that stands as a testament to the ingenuity of classical civilizations.
~1430 ftE
Ruins of ancient Roman library
Hadrian's Library, Athens
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~730 ftE
Tiny, old church with a few murals
Church of the Holy Apostles, Athens
4 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.
~560 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Herakleidon Museum, Athens
3 min walk • The Herakleidon Museum, a non-profit cultural organization, was founded in 2004 by Paul and Anna-Belinda Firos. It consists of two buildings in the historic district of Thissio, next to the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus.
~1420 ftE
Historical place, Ruins
Roman Agora, Athens
7 min walk • The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Strategeion?

Nearby attractions include Prytaneion, Athens (1 min walk), Agoraios Kolonos, Athens (2 min walk), Metroon, Athens (2 min walk), Monument of the Eponymous Heroes, Athens (2 min walk).

How to get to Strategeion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Strategeion:

Metro

Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (5 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (7 min walk)

Bus

Σταθμοσ Ησαπ Θησειου • Lines: 025, 035, 227 (5 min walk)
Ακταιου • Lines: 227 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ασωματων • Lines: 21 (10 min walk)
Παλαια Αγορα • Lines: 21 (11 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (20 min walk)
Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (20 min walk)

Train

Rouf (25 min walk)