Tzistarakis Mosque, Athens

Name: Tzistarakis Mosque
Address: Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 210 3242066

#93 among attractions in Athens

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Tzistarakis Mosque is an Ottoman mosque, built in 1759, in Monastiraki Square, central Athens, Greece. It is now functioning as an annex of the Museum of Greek Folk Art. ()

Local name: Τζαμί Τζισταράκη Established: 1759 (265 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 37°58'34"N, 23°43'37"E

Address

Αθήνα 1 (Μοναστηράκι)Athens Greece

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+30 210 3242066

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Day trips

Tzistarakis Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ermou Street, Ancient Agora, Stoa of Attalos, Tower of the Winds.

~340 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tzistarakis Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Hadrian's Library, Athens (2 min walk), Church of the Pantanassa, Athens (2 min walk), Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens (3 min walk), Aiolou Street, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Tzistarakis Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tzistarakis Mosque:

Metro

Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (3 min walk)
Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (10 min walk)

Bus

Μοναστηρακι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (3 min walk)
Βορεου • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Πλ.κλαυθμωνοσ • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (10 min walk)
Klavthmonos • Lines: 11, 12, 2, 4 (10 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (12 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (18 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (25 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (26 min walk)