Church of the Holy Apostles, Athens

Name: Church of the Holy Apostles
Address: Polignotou 13, Athens, 105 55, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0321 0185

#48 among attractions in Athens

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Facts and practical information

The Church of the Holy Apostles, also known as Holy Apostles of Solaki, is located in the Ancient Agora of Athens, Greece, next to the Stoa of Attalos, and can be dated to around the late 10th century. ()

Local name: Ναός Αγίων Αποστόλων Σολάκη Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 37°58'27"N, 23°43'26"E

Address

Polignotou 13Αθήνα 1 (Ακρόπολης)Athens 105 55 Greece

Contact

+30 21 0321 0185

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Day trips

Church of the Holy Apostles – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Holy Apostles?

Nearby attractions include Ancient Agora, Athens (2 min walk), Stoa Poikile, Athens (2 min walk), Eleusinion, Athens (2 min walk), Stoa of Attalos, Athens (2 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Holy Apostles by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Holy Apostles:

Metro

Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (5 min walk)
Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (8 min walk)

Bus

Μοναστηρακι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (6 min walk)
Σταθμοσ Ησαπ Θησειου • Lines: 025, 035, 227 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ασωματων • Lines: 21 (13 min walk)
Θερμοπυλών • Lines: 21 (13 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (16 min walk)
Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (17 min walk)

Train

Rouf (28 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (31 min walk)