Akadimias Street, Athens

Name: Akadimias Street
Address: Athens, Greece

#246 among attractions in Athens

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Akadimias Street is a major street in Athens that runs parallel to Panepistimiou Street and Stadiou Street from Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, in Kolonaki district, to Kanningos Square in the area of Exarcheia. Its total length is about 1.2 km. It has three lanes and runs almost diagonally from southeast to northwest. During World War II, it was officially renamed Roosevelt Street in honour of the US President Franklin Roosevelt, but the Athenians continued to refer to it by its original name. ()

Local name: Οδός Ακαδημίας Coordinates: 37°58'53"N, 23°44'4"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Athena 1)Athens Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Stadiou Street, Mount Lycabettus.

~1650 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Voukourestiou Street, Athens
8 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...
0.4 miS
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens
11 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.
~950 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Stadiou Street, Athens
5 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...
0.5 miE
Landmark hill with an amphitheater
Mount Lycabettus, Athens
13 min walk • Mount Lycabettus stands as a limestone beacon in the heart of Athens, Greece, offering panoramic views of the sprawling city below. Rising 300 meters above sea level, this prominent hill is not only a natural landmark but also a cultural hub, thanks to the presence of...
~1350 ftS
Coins and medals dating to 1300 B.C.
Numismatic Museum, Athens
7 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...
0.4 miNW
Square
Omonoia Square, Athens
10 min walk • Omonoia Square is a central square in Athens. Forming the centre of Omonoia. It marks the northern corner of the downtown area defined by the city plans of the 19th century, and is one of the city's principal traffic hubs.
0.5 miSW
Historic church with Byzantine designs
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens
12 min walk • The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens.
~1450 ftS
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.
~1840 ftW
Square
Kotzia Square, Athens
9 min walk • Kotzia Square is a square in central Athens, Greece. The square retains several characteristics of 19th-century local neoclassical architecture, such as the City Hall of the Municipality of Athens and the National Bank of Greece Cultural Center.
0.4 miS
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Syntagma Square, Athens
11 min walk • The Syntagma Metro Station Archeological Collection is a museum in Athens, Greece. It is located at the Syntagma station of the Athens metro and it features a variety of historical items unearthed during the process of building the metro.
~1210 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Athens City Museum, Athens
6 min walk • Athens City Museum is a museum in Athens, Greece. It houses a collection of a variety of Athens-related items collected by art collector Lambros Eutaxias.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Akadimias Street?

Nearby attractions include Academy of Athens, Athens (2 min walk), Parko Ellenon Logotechnon, Athens (2 min walk), City of Athens Cultural Center, Athens (2 min walk), Theatrical Museum of Greece, Athens (2 min walk).

How to get to Akadimias Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akadimias Street:

Bus

Ακαδημιασ • Lines: 025, 100, 203, 214 (1 min walk)
Σολωνοσ • Lines: 025 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ακαδημιασ • Lines: 3 (1 min walk)
Ιπποκρατουσ • Lines: 6 (3 min walk)

Metro

Panepistimio • Lines: Μ2 (3 min walk)
Omonia Metro • Lines: Μ1, Μ2 (11 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (13 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (22 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (13 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (14 min walk)