Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Athens

Name: Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
Address: Πλατεία Μητροπόλεως, Athens, 105 56, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0335 2380

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Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Athens

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The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation popularly known as the "Mētrópolis", is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all Greece. ()

Local name: Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Αθηνών Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 37°58'31"N, 23°43'48"E

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Πλατεία ΜητροπόλεωςΑθήνα 1 (Σύνταγμα)Athens 105 56 Greece

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+30 21 0335 2380

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Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ermou Street, Tower of the Winds, Peripatos, Hadrian's Library.

~770 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Ermou Street, Athens
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Ermou Street is a bustling hive of commercial activity and one of the city's premier shopping districts. Stretching from Syntagma Square to Monastiraki, this pedestrian thoroughfare is a paradise for those looking to indulge in a spot of...
~960 ftSW
Ancient tower to indicate weather and time
Tower of the Winds, Athens
5 min walk • The Tower of the Winds, also known as the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes, is a fascinating archaeological site situated in the Roman Agora of Athens, Greece. This ancient timepiece, constructed in the 1st century BC, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of...
~1310 ftSW
Memorial
Peripatos, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled on the historic slopes of Athens' Acropolis, the Peripatos is a lesser-known treasure that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the ancient world. This ancient pathway, whose origins date back to classical times, snakes around the base of the Acropolis...
~1070 ftW
Ruins of ancient Roman library
Hadrian's Library, Athens
6 min walk • Hadrian's Library, located in the vibrant heart of Athens, Greece, is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Constructed in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, this ancient site once served as a cultural and intellectual hub, housing an...
~1130 ftW
Historical place, Ruins
Roman Agora, Athens
6 min walk • The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
~1460 ftSW
Archaeological site
Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus, Athens
8 min walk • The Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus was a walled open-air sanctuary dedicated to Zeus Polieus around 500 BC on the Acropolis of Athens, sited to the Erechtheion's east.
~610 ftNW
Historic church with Byzantine designs
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens
3 min walk • The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens.
~760 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, Athens
4 min walk • The Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, is a museum and Research Centre for Ethnomusicology in the Lassanis Mansion, Plaka, Athens, Greece. It displays about 600 Greek musical instruments from the last 300 years and has as many more in store.
~1400 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulou, Athens
7 min walk • The Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulou is a museum of antiquities in Athens, Greece. Founded in 1976, it comprises the private collection of Paul and Alexandra Kanellopoulos which was donated to the Greek state.
~1170 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Athens University Museum, Athens
6 min walk • The Athens University Museum is a museum in Plaka, Athens, Greece. The building was a structure of the Ottoman period but fundamentally restructured between 1831 and 1833 by Stamatios Kleanthis and Eduard Schaubert for their architectural office. From 1837 to 1841 it housed the newly founded University of Athens.
~1190 ftNE
Weapon exhibits in a landmark setting
National Historical Museum, Athens
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens?

Nearby attractions include Agios Eleftherios Church, Athens (1 min walk), Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens (3 min walk), Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, Athens (4 min walk), Plaka, Athens (5 min walk).

How to get to Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens:

Bus

Μητροπολη • Lines: 025 (1 min walk)
Λεκκα • Lines: 100 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Συνταγμα • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 15, 2, 4, 5 (6 min walk)

Metro

Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (7 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (8 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (8 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (14 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (22 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (23 min walk)