Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens

Name: Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
Address: Athens, Greece

#43 among attractions in Athens

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The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the prize in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia in 335/334 BCE, of which performance he was liturgist. ()

Local name: Μνημείο Λυσικράτους Architectural style: Corinthian order, Ancient Greek architectureCoordinates: 37°58'16"N, 23°43'48"E

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Choragic Monument of Lysicrates – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Bema of Phaidros.

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Choragic Monument of Nikias, Athens
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Ancient tiered performance arena
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
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~590 ftW
Archaeological site
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~760 ftW
Archaeological site
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Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Choragic Monument of Lysicrates?

Nearby attractions include Anakeion, Athens (2 min walk), Synagogue in the Agora of Athens, Athens (2 min walk), Odeon of Athens, Athens (3 min walk), Aglaureion, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Choragic Monument of Lysicrates by public transport?

The nearest stations to Choragic Monument of Lysicrates:

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (4 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (11 min walk)

Bus

Μακρυγιαννη • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 227, 790, Α2, Α3 (7 min walk)
Φιλελληνων • Lines: 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 209, 227, 790 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Αγαλμα Βυρωνοσ • Lines: 11, 2, 4 (6 min walk)
Μακρυγιαννη • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (6 min walk)

Tram

Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (9 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (10 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (26 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (28 min walk)