Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Athens

Name: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Address: 364 Andrea Syngrou Ave., Athens, 17674, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 6809 1001

#108 among attractions in Athens

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park. The center was designed by architect Renzo Piano and its construction was funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The $861 million project was completed in 2016, and was donated to the Greek state in 2017. ()

Local name: Κέντρο Πολιτισμού Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°56'28"N, 23°41'34"E

Address

364 Andrea Syngrou Ave.Καλλιθέα (Τζιτζιφιές)Athens 17674 Greece

Contact

+30 21 6809 1001

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Day trips

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Evgenidio Foundation, Athens
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Ship
Greek cruiser Georgios Averof, Athens
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Museum, Art museum
Tactual Museum of Athens, Athens
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Town, Harbor
Phalerum, Athens
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0.7 miSW
Park
Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex, Athens
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0.6 miSW
Ship, Museum
Olympias, Athens
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1.3 miN
Street
Peiraios Street, Athens
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1.1 miN
Area
Kallithea, Athens
29 min walk • Kallithea is the 8th largest municipality in Greece and the 4th biggest in the Athens urban area. Additionally, it is the 2nd most densely populated municipality in Greece, with 21,192/km2. The municipality has an area of 4.749 km2.
1.2 miE
Area
Nea Smyrni, Athens
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0.9 miSE
Area
Palaio Faliro, Athens
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center open?

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is open:

Monday 6 am - 12 am
Tuesday 6 am - 12 am
Wednesday 6 am - 12 am
Thursday 6 am - 12 am
Friday 6 am - 12 am
Saturday 6 am - 12 am
Sunday 6 am - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center?

Nearby attractions include Evgenidio Foundation, Athens (6 min walk), Tactual Museum of Athens, Athens (13 min walk), Olympias, Athens (16 min walk), Greek cruiser Georgios Averof, Athens (18 min walk).

How to get to Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center:

Bus

Γεφυρα • Lines: 130, Α1, Β1 (6 min walk)
Δελτα • Lines: 130, 217, Α1, Β1 (6 min walk)

Tram

Δέλτα Φαλήρου (7 min walk)
Τζιτζιφιές (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Επαμεινώνδα • Lines: 10 (7 min walk)
1η Κατσώνη • Lines: 10 (7 min walk)

Metro

Moschato • Lines: Μ1 (31 min walk)