Eleusinion, Athens

Name: Eleusinion
Address: Athens, Greece

#97 among attractions in Athens

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Eleusinion was a sanctuary in Athens, Greece, dedicated to Demeter and Kore. ()

Local name: Ελευσίνιον Architectural style: Ancient Greek architectureCoordinates: 37°58'24"N, 23°43'30"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Ακρόπολης)Athens Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

~740 ftSE
5th-century B.C. hilltop temple monument
Acropolis, Athens
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~840 ftSE
Iconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins
Parthenon, Athens
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~660 ftS
Ionic temple depicting a Greek goddess
Temple of Athena Nike, Athens
4 min walk • Perched on the rocky outcrop of the Acropolis in Athens, the Temple of Athena Nike epitomizes the splendor of ancient Greek architecture. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike, stands as an enduring tribute to the victory and might of the Athenian empire.
~920 ftS
Ancient stone theater with performances
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens
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~610 ftN
Iconic Greek ruins with a museum
Ancient Agora, Athens
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~590 ftSW
Rocky hill with a long history
Areopagus, Athens
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~720 ftN
Reconstructed building and Athenian museum
Stoa of Attalos, Athens
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~690 ftNE
Ancient tower to indicate weather and time
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~640 ftSE
Iconic temple of ancient Greece
Erechtheion, Athens
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~590 ftS
, Archaeological site, Historical place
Propylaea, Athens
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~550 ftS
Archaeological site
Pedestal of Agrippa, Athens
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eleusinion?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulou, Athens (2 min walk), Klepsydra, Athens (2 min walk), Church of the Holy Apostles, Athens (2 min walk), Cave Sanctuaries of the Akropolis, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Eleusinion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eleusinion:

Metro

Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (6 min walk)
Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (10 min walk)

Bus

Μοναστηρακι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (7 min walk)
Βορεου • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Φιλελληνων • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 15, 2, 4, 5 (13 min walk)
Άγιος Ιωάννης • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (13 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (15 min walk)
Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (16 min walk)

Train

Rouf (29 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (30 min walk)