Kaisariani Monastery, Athens

Name: Kaisariani Monastery
Address: Mount Ymittos-Kaisariani, Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0723 6619

#69 among attractions in Athens

Monastery, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church

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The Kaisariani Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery built on the north side of Mount Hymettus, near Athens, Greece. ()

Local name: Μονή Καισαριανής Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 37°57'39"N, 23°47'55"E

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Mount Ymittos-KaisarianiAthens Greece

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+30 21 0723 6619

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Kaisariani Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Badminton Theater, Goudi Olympic Complex, Athens Towers, National Glyptotheque.

2.2 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
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Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Goudi Olympic Complex, Athens
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2.6 miNW
Tower
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2.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum
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2.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
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2.7 miN
City, Area
Cholargos, Athens
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2.4 miNW
Museum
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1 miE
Mountain with city and sunset views
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2.1 miNW
Museum
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2.6 miW
Town, Area
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Museum
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