Technopolis, Athens

Name: Technopolis
Address: Πειραιώς 100, Athens, 118 54, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 3010 9300

#71 among attractions in Athens

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Technopolis is an industrial museum and a major cultural venue of the City of Athens, Greece, in the neighborhood of Gazi, next to Keramikos and very close to the Acropolis. It is dedicated to the memory of the great Greek composer Manos Hatzidakis, which is why it is also known as "Gazi Technopolis Manos Hatzidakis". It has been in operation since 1999 and is situated in the city's former gasworks which were founded in 1857, occupying an area of about 30.000 m2. Numerous exhibitions, seminars, music concerts and other cultural activities take place in the grounds. Eight of the buildings of the compound bear the names of famous Greek poets: Andreas Embirikos, Angelos Sikelianos, Yannis Ritsos, Kostis Palamas, Takis Papatsonis, Constantine Cavafis and Kostas Varnalis. On the second floor of the Angelos Sikelianos building is a museum dedicated to the renowned opera singer Maria Callas. ()

Local name: Τεχνόπολις Δήμου Αθηναίων Established: 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 37°58'41"N, 23°42'49"E

Address

Πειραιώς 100Αθήνα 3 (Γκάζι)Athens 118 54 Greece

Contact

+30 21 3010 9300

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Temple of Hephaestus, Gazi, Pnyx, Herakleidon Museum.

0.5 miE
Ancient, hilltop place of worship
Temple of Hephaestus, Athens
12 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...
~290 ftN
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Gazi, Athens
2 min walk • Gazi, situated in the heart of Athens, Greece, stands as a vibrant testament to the city's ever-evolving cultural scene. Once an industrial district named after the old Athens Gasworks, which is now a museum, the area has transformed into the city's premier...
0.5 miSE
Archaeological site, Historical place, View point
Pnyx, Athens
13 min walk • The Pnyx is an ancient site nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, emblematic of the city's rich democratic past. This archaeological treasure, located on a modest hill west of the Acropolis, served as the primary assembly location for Athenian citizens to debate...
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Herakleidon Museum, Athens
10 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.
~1190 ftE
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Athens
6 min walk • The Holy Trinity Cathedral also called Greek-Catholic Cathedral of Athens is a Greek Byzantine Catholic cathedral in Athens, Greece.
~1340 ftE
Square
Thiseio, Athens
7 min walk • Thiseio or Thissio is a traditional neighbourhood in downtown Athens, Greece, northwest of the Acropolis, 1.5 km southwest of downtown.
~1690 ftE
Ancient cemetery ruins
Kerameikos, Athens
9 min walk • Kerameikos also known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River.
0.5 miE
Ancient Greek architecture, Temple
Temple of Apollo Patroos, Athens
13 min walk • The Temple of Apollo Patroos is a small ruined temple of Ionic order built in 340–320 BCE. It is 10 m wide and 16.5 m long, and is located north-west of the Ancient Agora of Athens, near the Stoa of Zeus.
0.4 miSE
Tours, astronomy exhibits and telescopes
National Observatory of Athens, Athens
11 min walk • The National Observatory of Athens is a research institute in Athens, Greece. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest research foundation in Greece, as it was the first scientific research institute built after Greece became independent in 1829, and one of the oldest research institutes in Southern Europe.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Municipal Gallery of Athens, Athens
12 min walk • The Municipal Gallery of Athens is a museum in Athens, Greece. It houses a rich collection of nearly 3,000 works from leading 19th- and 20th-century Greek artists.
0.5 miE
Archaeological site, Historical place
Stoa of Zeus, Athens
13 min walk • The Stoa of Zeus at Athens, was a two-aisled stoa located in the northwest corner of the Ancient Agora of Athens. It was built c. 425 BC–410 BC for religious purposes in dedication to Zeus by the Eleutherios: a cult founded after the Persian War.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Technopolis?

Nearby attractions include Gazi, Athens (2 min walk), Melina Merkouri Cultural Center, Athens (4 min walk), Votanikos, Athens (6 min walk), Holy Trinity Cathedral, Athens (6 min walk).

How to get to Technopolis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Technopolis:

Bus

Ιδρyma Μελina Μερκουρη • Lines: 035, 227, 500 (2 min walk)
Φωταεριο • Lines: 049, 815, 838, 914, Β18, Γ18 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Φωταεριο • Lines: 21 (3 min walk)
Παλαια Αγορα • Lines: 21 (3 min walk)

Metro

Kerameikos • Lines: Μ3 (4 min walk)
Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (10 min walk)

Train

Rouf (16 min walk)
Athens (28 min walk)

Tram

Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (31 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (31 min walk)