Kolonaki Square, Athens

Name: Kolonaki Square
Address: Κανάρη 23, Athens, 106 73, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0361 3051

#119 among attractions in Athens

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Facts and practical information

Kolonaki Square is located in central Athens, Greece. Kolonaki itself is named after the small ancient column in the center of the square; the modern official name of this square is Plateia Filikis Etaireias named for the "Friendly Society" that supported Greek independence. Originally, Kolonaki Square was just an area of open ground containing the column, and was only later planted with trees and designated as a square in about 1895–1900. ()

Local name: Πλατεία Κολωνακίου Coordinates: 37°58'37"N, 23°44'27"E

Address

Κανάρη 23Αθήνα 1 (Κολωνάκι)Athens 106 73 Greece

Contact

+30 21 0361 3051

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Day trips

Kolonaki Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Museum, Art museum
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Scenic park with archeological remains
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Memorial
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Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
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Cycladic art museum with kids' exhibits
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kolonaki Square?

Nearby attractions include Benaki Museum, Athens (2 min walk), Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens (3 min walk), Stathatos Mansion, Athens (4 min walk), B & M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music, Athens (4 min walk).

How to get to Kolonaki Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kolonaki Square:

Bus

Κολωνακι • Lines: 022, 060 (1 min walk)
Πλ.κολωνακιου • Lines: 100 (1 min walk)

Trolleybus

Συνταγμα • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
Ρηγιλλησ • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (8 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (10 min walk)

Metro

Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (8 min walk)
Evangelismos • Lines: Μ3 (9 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (9 min walk)
Zappeion • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (15 min walk)