Nordic Library at Athens, Athens

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The Nordic Library at Athens is one of several international archaeological libraries in Athens, Greece. It is located in the Makrigianni area of Athens. ()

Local name: Βιβλιοθήκη Βορείων Χωρών Coordinates: 37°58'4"N, 23°43'37"E

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7 ΚαβαλλότιΑθήνα 1 (Μακρυγιάννη)Athens Greece

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Nordic Library at Athens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos.

~1320 ftN
Iconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins
Parthenon, Athens
7 min walk • The Parthenon stands as the quintessential symbol of ancient Greece and a testament to classical Greek architecture. Nestled atop the Acropolis in the heart of Athens, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city's patron deity.
~510 ftNE
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Acropolis Museum, Athens
3 min walk • The Acropolis Museum, nestled at the foot of the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is a modern architectural marvel that houses some of the most significant artifacts of Greek antiquity. Since its opening in 2009, the museum has become an essential destination for...
~1250 ftNW
Ancient stone theater with performances
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens
7 min walk • The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, nestled at the base of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, stands as a remarkable testament to the grandeur of ancient Greek theatre. Built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Regilla, this stone theatre epitomizes the...
~1200 ftN
Memorial
Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Athens
6 min walk • Perched on the south slope of the Acropolis in Athens, the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece. This prominent structure was erected in 320-319 BCE by Thrasyllos, a wealthy Athenian citizen, to commemorate a...
~1090 ftN
Memorial
Asklepieion of Athens, Athens
6 min walk • Nestled amidst the historic city of Athens, Greece, the Asklepieion of Athens stands as a testament to the ancient world's dedication to health and healing. This sanctuary, dedicated to the god of medicine, Asklepios, served as a therapeutic and religious center in...
~900 ftN
Monuments and statues
Bema of Phaidros, Athens
5 min walk • The Bema of Phaidros is an often-overlooked historical gem nestled within the bustling city of Athens, Greece. This ancient podium, also known as the Bema of Phaedrus, is a significant archeological site that offers insight into the city's rich cultural and political...
~850 ftN
Memorial
Choragic Monument of Nikias, Athens
5 min walk • The Choragic Monument of Nikias is a memorial building built in the Acropolis of Athens in 320–319 BCE to commemorate the choregos Nikias, son of Nikodemos. It was situated between the Theatre of Dionysos and the Stoa of Eumenes where its foundations remain along with some fragmentary elements of the structure.
~990 ftNE
Ancient tiered performance arena
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
5 min walk • The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
~1370 ftN
Archaeological site,
Brauroneion, Athens
7 min walk • The Brauroneion was the sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia on the Athenian Acropolis, located in the southwest corner of the Acropolis plateau, between the Chalkotheke and the Propylaea in Greece. It was originally dedicated during the reign of Peisistratos.
~1350 ftN
Archaeological site
Pandion, Athens
7 min walk • The Sanctuary of Pandion is the name sometimes given to the remains of a building located in the south-east corner of the Acropolis of Athens. Its foundations were found during the excavations for the construction of the Old Acropolis Museum.
~1050 ftNE
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Odeon of Athens, Athens
6 min walk • The Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens was a 4,000 m2 odeon, built at the southeastern foot of the Acropolis in Athens, next to the entrance to the Theatre of Dionysus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nordic Library at Athens?

Nearby attractions include Acropolis Museum, Athens (3 min walk), Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Athens (3 min walk), Peplos Kore, Athens (3 min walk), Mourning Athena, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Nordic Library at Athens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nordic Library at Athens:

Trolleybus

Αγιοσ Ιωαννησ • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (3 min walk)
Άγιος Ιωάννης • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (3 min walk)

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (5 min walk)
Syngrou-Fix • Lines: Μ2 (6 min walk)

Bus

Μακρυγιαννη • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, Α2 (6 min walk)
Στ.συγγρου-Φιξ • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 106, 126, 136, 137, Α2, Ε90 (6 min walk)

Tram

Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (6 min walk)
Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (8 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (33 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (35 min walk)