Old Royal Palace, Athens

Name: Old Royal Palace
Address: Athens, Greece

#143 among attractions in Athens

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The Old Royal Palace is the first royal palace of modern Greece, completed in 1843. It has housed the Hellenic Parliament since 1934. The Old Palace is situated at the heart of modern Athens, facing onto Syntagma Square. ()

Local name: Παλαιά Ανάκτορα Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 37°58'31"N, 23°44'13"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Σύνταγμα)Athens Greece

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Old Royal Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~800 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Voukourestiou Street, Athens
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Voukourestiou Street epitomizes luxury and exclusivity, offering a shopping experience that caters to those with a penchant for high-end fashion and refined tastes. This prestigious shopping district is renowned for its array of designer...
~1010 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Benaki Museum, Athens
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Benaki Museum stands as a beacon of Greek culture and history. This illustrious institution, founded in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is renowned for its extensive collection that spans the breadth...
~750 ftSE
Scenic park with archeological remains
National Garden, Athens
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the National Garden offers a verdant retreat from the bustling cityscape. This lush park, spanning about 15.5 hectares, is a haven for locals and tourists alike, seeking solace amid its leafy avenues and peaceful pathways.
~150 ftW
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens
1 min walk • In the heart of Athens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a solemn memorial to the unidentified soldiers who have given their lives for Greece. This revered monument is located in Syntagma Square, before the Hellenic Parliament building.
~1010 ftNW
Coins and medals dating to 1300 B.C.
Numismatic Museum, Athens
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Numismatic Museum offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Greek history through the lens of currency. Housed in the illustrious Ilion Melathron, the palatial home designed by famed architect Ernst Ziller for Heinrich...
~1390 ftS
Grand 1880s hall with Olympic history
Zappeion, Athens
7 min walk • The Zappeion is a grandiose neoclassical building nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, surrounded by the lush greenery of the National Gardens. This historic edifice, completed in 1888, was designed by the celebrated Danish architect Theophil Hansen and stands as a...
~1960 ftW
Landmark 19th-century cathedral
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Athens
10 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.
~1700 ftE
Museum, Vernacular architecture
Stathatos Mansion, Athens
9 min walk • The Stathatos building is a neoclassical villa on the Vasilissis Sofias Avenue. It was built in 1895 by the Saxon-Greek architect Ernst Ziller for the Stathatos Family.
~1560 ftE
Cycladic art museum with kids' exhibits
Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens
8 min walk • The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation - Museum of Cycladic Art is a museum of Athens. It houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art.
~1420 ftNW
Weapon exhibits in a landmark setting
National Historical Museum, Athens
7 min walk • The National Historical Museum is a historical museum in Athens. Founded in 1882, is the oldest of its kind in Greece. It is located in the Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens, which housed the Hellenic Parliament from 1875 until 1932.
~1380 ftSW
Greek Jewish historical artifacts museum
Jewish Museum of Greece, Athens
7 min walk • The Jewish Museum of Greece is a museum in Athens, Greece. It was established by Nicholas Stavroulakis in 1977 to preserve the material culture of the Greek Jews.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Royal Palace?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens (1 min walk), B & M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music, Athens (3 min walk), Syntagma Square, Athens (3 min walk), Syntagma Square, Athens (4 min walk).

How to get to Old Royal Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Royal Palace:

Metro

Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (2 min walk)
Panepistimio • Lines: Μ2 (11 min walk)

Bus

Πλατεια Συνταγματοσ • Lines: Α3 (3 min walk)
Συνταγμα • Lines: 100, 203, 214, 622, 815 (3 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (3 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

Συνταγμα • Lines: 1, 11, 15, 2, 3, 4, 5 (5 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (14 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (16 min walk)