Academy of Athens, Athens

Name: Academy of Athens
Address: 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens, 106 79, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0360 0207

#170 among attractions in Athens

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The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, with its founding principle traces back to the historical Academy of Plato, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens. ()

Local name: Ακαδημία Αθηνών Coordinates: 37°58'51"N, 23°44'2"E

Address

28 Panepistimiou AvenueΑθήνα 1 (Ομόνια)Athens 106 79 Greece

Contact

+30 21 0360 0207

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Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, Ermou Street, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Stadiou Street.

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Ermou Street, Athens
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Memorial
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Stadiou Street, Athens
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~1200 ftS
Coins and medals dating to 1300 B.C.
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Historic church with Byzantine designs
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens
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Weapon exhibits in a landmark setting
National Historical Museum, Athens
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Square
Kotzia Square, Athens
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~1950 ftS
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Syntagma Square, Athens
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Academy of Athens?

Nearby attractions include Akadimias Street, Athens (2 min walk), National Library of Greece, Athens (2 min walk), Akadimia, Athens (2 min walk), Panepistimiou Street, Athens (2 min walk).

How to get to Academy of Athens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Academy of Athens:

Bus

Ακαδημια • Lines: 025, 214, 220, 221, 235 Ζωγραφου - Ακαδημια, 790, Α2, Α3 (2 min walk)
Ακαδημιασ • Lines: 025, 100, 203, 214 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ακαδημιασ • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
Ακαδημια • Lines: 11, 15, 2, 3, 4, 5 (2 min walk)

Metro

Panepistimio • Lines: Μ2 (2 min walk)
Omonia Metro • Lines: Μ1, Μ2 (11 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (12 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (21 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (14 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (14 min walk)