Ilisia, Athens

Name: Ilisia
Address: Athens, Greece

#306 among attractions in Athens

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Ilisia is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece, named after the river Ilisos. A portion of the neighborhood, Ano Ilisia, is in Zografou and is near the Theology, Philosophy and Scientific faculties of the University of Athens. The lower part is also known as the "Hilton" neighborhood due to the proximity of the Hilton Athens hotel. ()

Local name: Ιλίσια Coordinates: 37°58'31"N, 23°45'16"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Panathenaic Stadium, Benaki Museum, Byzantine and Christian Museum, Mount Lycabettus.

0.9 miSW
The world's only white marble stadium
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens
23 min walk • The Panathenaic Stadium is an iconic sport venue nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, and stands as a proud testament to the country's ancient sporting history. Known as the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games, this all-marble stadium is a reconstruction of the...
0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum
Benaki Museum, Athens
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Benaki Museum stands as a beacon of Greek culture and history. This illustrious institution, founded in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is renowned for its extensive collection that spans the breadth...
0.5 miW
Collection of frescoes and artifacts
Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Byzantine and Christian Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage, offering a deep dive into the historical and artistic traditions of Byzantium and the wider Greek world. With its extensive collection of more than 25,000...
0.8 miNW
Landmark hill with an amphitheater
Mount Lycabettus, Athens
20 min walk • Mount Lycabettus stands as a limestone beacon in the heart of Athens, Greece, offering panoramic views of the sprawling city below. Rising 300 meters above sea level, this prominent hill is not only a natural landmark but also a cultural hub, thanks to the presence of...
0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium, Athens
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium stands as a testament to the country's rich sporting heritage. This historic venue, often referred to as Leoforos, has been the traditional home ground of the Panathinaikos football club since its...
0.6 miW
Museum, Vernacular architecture
Stathatos Mansion, Athens
17 min walk • The Stathatos building is a neoclassical villa on the Vasilissis Sofias Avenue. It was built in 1895 by the Saxon-Greek architect Ernst Ziller for the Stathatos Family.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Athens War Museum, Athens
13 min walk • The Athens War Museum, established on July 18, 1975, is the museum of the Greek Armed Forces. Its purpose is the exhibition of weapon artifacts and the relevant research in the history of war. It covers the history of war in all ages.
0.7 miW
Cycladic art museum with kids' exhibits
Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens
17 min walk • The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation - Museum of Cycladic Art is a museum of Athens. It houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art.
0.4 miN
Sizable concert hall with performances
Athens Concert Hall, Athens
11 min walk • The Athens Concert Hall is a concert hall located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, Greece. The Hall was inaugurated in 1991 with two halls.
~1470 ftW
Museum, Art museum
National Gallery, Athens
8 min walk • The National Art Gallery is an art museum located on Vasilissis Sofias avenue in the Pangrati district, Athens, Greece. It is devoted to Greek and European art from the 14th century to the 20th century. It is directed by Marina Lambraki-Plaka.
0.7 miNE
Tower
Athens Towers, Athens
19 min walk • Athens Towers, is a complex of two buildings situated in Athens, Greece. Athens Tower 1 is 103 m and 28 storeys high, making it the tallest building in Greece, while Athens Tower 2 has 15 storeys and a height of 65 m.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ilisia?

Nearby attractions include National Gallery, Athens (8 min walk), Petraki Monastery, Athens (10 min walk), Gounaropoulos Museum, Athens (11 min walk), Athens Concert Hall, Athens (11 min walk).

How to get to Ilisia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ilisia:

Bus

Αγιοσ Χαραλαμποσ • Lines: 220, 235, 608, 815 (3 min walk)
Χιλτον • Lines: 220, 235, 622, 815, Χ95 Συνταγμα - Αερολ. Αθηνων (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ιλισια • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)
Τέρμα • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)

Metro

Megaro Mousikis Metro • Lines: Μ3 (7 min walk)
Evangelismos • Lines: Μ3 (11 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (17 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (20 min walk)

Tram

Zappeion • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (26 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (27 min walk)