Exarcheia, Athens

Name: Exarcheia
Address: Athens, Greece

#144 among attractions in Athens

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Exarcheia is a self-governing anarchist neighbourhood in central Athens, Greece close to the historical building of the National Technical University of Athens. The district took its name from a 19th century businessman named Exarchos who opened a large general store there. Exarcheia is bordered on the east by Kolonaki and is framed by Patission Street, Panepistimiou Street and Alexandras Avenue. Exarcheia is renowned for being Athens' historical core of radical political and intellectual activism. Exarcheia is often considered the anarchist quarter of Athens, known for its radical democracy. ()

Local name: Εξάρχεια Coordinates: 37°59'14"N, 23°44'6"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Εξάρχεια)Athens Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, National Archaeological Museum, Stadiou Street, Mount Lycabettus.

0.7 miS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Voukourestiou Street, Athens
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Voukourestiou Street epitomizes luxury and exclusivity, offering a shopping experience that caters to those with a penchant for high-end fashion and refined tastes. This prestigious shopping district is renowned for its array of designer...
~940 ftNW
Ancient Greek art and archaeology museum
National Archaeological Museum, Athens
5 min walk • Steeped in antiquity and nestled in the historic heart of Athens, the National Archaeological Museum stands as a testament to Greece's rich cultural heritage. As the largest museum in Greece and one of the most significant in the world concerning ancient Greek art, it...
0.5 miS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Stadiou Street, Athens
14 min walk • Stadiou Street, nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, is a vibrant shopping district that pulses with the rhythm of the city's modern life. This bustling thoroughfare offers a blend of history and commerce, where shoppers can find an array of retail options, from...
0.6 miSE
Landmark hill with an amphitheater
Mount Lycabettus, Athens
15 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...
~950 ftNW
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Epigraphical Museum, Athens
5 min walk • The Epigraphical Museum of Athens, Greece, is unique in Greece and the largest of its kind in the world. Its collection comprises 14,078, mostly Greek, inscriptions, which cover the period from early historical times to the Late Roman period, primarily in Greece.
0.4 miSW
Square
Omonoia Square, Athens
11 min walk • Omonoia Square is a central square in Athens. Forming the centre of Omonoia. It marks the northern corner of the downtown area defined by the city plans of the 19th century, and is one of the city's principal traffic hubs.
0.5 miNW
Square
Viktoria Square, Athens
13 min walk • Victoria Square is a large square located in the Municipality of Athens between 3 September and Aristotelous streets. The square's original name was Kyriakou.
0.5 miSW
Square
Kotzia Square, Athens
14 min walk • Kotzia Square is a square in central Athens, Greece. The square retains several characteristics of 19th-century local neoclassical architecture, such as the City Hall of the Municipality of Athens and the National Bank of Greece Cultural Center.
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Athens City Museum, Athens
16 min walk • Athens City Museum is a museum in Athens, Greece. It houses a collection of a variety of Athens-related items collected by art collector Lambros Eutaxias.
0.5 miNE
Park
Pedion tou Areos, Athens
13 min walk • The Pedion tou Areos or Pedion Areos is one of the largest public parks in Athens, Greece. It is also the name of the wider neighbourhood.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Athens
15 min walk • The National Theatre of Greece is based in Athens, Greece.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Exarcheia?

Nearby attractions include Tositsa 5, Athens (3 min walk), National Archaeological Museum, Athens (5 min walk), Epigraphical Museum, Athens (5 min walk), Aphrodite of Syracuse, Athens (6 min walk).

How to get to Exarcheia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Exarcheia:

Bus

Πλατεία Εξαρχείων • Lines: 035 (2 min walk)
Ζωοδοχοσ Πηγη • Lines: 021, 060, 224 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Πλατεια Κανιγγοσ • Lines: 3, 6 (7 min walk)
Αγιοσ Βασιλειοσ • Lines: 18, 19 (7 min walk)

Metro

Omonia Metro • Lines: Μ1, Μ2 (11 min walk)
Panepistimio • Lines: Μ2 (13 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (15 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (18 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (23 min walk)