Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens

Name: Church of Panagia Kapnikarea
Address: Kapnikarea Platz, Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0322 4462

#59 among attractions in Athens

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The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens. ()

Local name: Καπνικαρέα Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 37°58'35"N, 23°43'43"E

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Kapnikarea PlatzΑθήνα 1 (Μοναστηράκι)Athens Greece

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+30 21 0322 4462

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Church of Panagia Kapnikarea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ermou Street, Ancient Agora, Stadiou Street, Stoa of Attalos.

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Iconic Greek ruins with a museum
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~1340 ftW
Reconstructed building and Athenian museum
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~930 ftSW
Ancient tower to indicate weather and time
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~1520 ftS
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Ruins of ancient Roman library
Hadrian's Library, Athens
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Landmark 19th-century cathedral
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~1020 ftSW
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~1430 ftSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Panagia Kapnikarea?

Nearby attractions include Aiolou Street, Athens (2 min walk), Tzistarakis Mosque, Athens (3 min walk), Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Athens (3 min walk), Agios Eleftherios Church, Athens (4 min walk).

How to get to Church of Panagia Kapnikarea by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Panagia Kapnikarea:

Bus

Μητροπολη • Lines: 025 (3 min walk)
Βορεου • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (4 min walk)

Metro

Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (5 min walk)
Panepistimio • Lines: Μ2 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Πλ.κλαυθμωνοσ • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (8 min walk)
Συνταγμα • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 15, 2, 4, 5 (8 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (17 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (23 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (24 min walk)