Herodou Attikou Street, Athens

Name: Herodou Attikou Street
Address: Athens, Greece

#254 among attractions in Athens

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Herodou Attikou Street or Irodou Attikou Street is located east of downtown Athens and is adjacent to the National Garden of Athens. The street is named after the ancient Athenian rhetorician, magnate and major benefactor of the Roman era, Herodes Atticus as its direction is towards Panathenaic Stadium, at the east hill of which his mausoleum was found. ()

Local name: Οδός Ηρώδου Αττικού Coordinates: 37°58'27"N, 23°44'25"E

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Herodou Attikou Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, Panathenaic Stadium, Benaki Museum, National Garden.

~1810 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Voukourestiou Street, Athens
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Voukourestiou Street epitomizes luxury and exclusivity, offering a shopping experience that caters to those with a penchant for high-end fashion and refined tastes. This prestigious shopping district is renowned for its array of designer...
0.4 miS
The world's only white marble stadium
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens
11 min walk • The Panathenaic Stadium is an iconic sport venue nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, and stands as a proud testament to the country's ancient sporting history. Known as the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games, this all-marble stadium is a reconstruction of the...
~660 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Benaki Museum, Athens
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Benaki Museum stands as a beacon of Greek culture and history. This illustrious institution, founded in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is renowned for its extensive collection that spans the breadth...
~750 ftSW
Scenic park with archeological remains
National Garden, Athens
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the National Garden offers a verdant retreat from the bustling cityscape. This lush park, spanning about 15.5 hectares, is a haven for locals and tourists alike, seeking solace amid its leafy avenues and peaceful pathways.
~1200 ftW
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens
6 min walk • In the heart of Athens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a solemn memorial to the unidentified soldiers who have given their lives for Greece. This revered monument is located in Syntagma Square, before the Hellenic Parliament building.
~1270 ftE
Collection of frescoes and artifacts
Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Byzantine and Christian Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage, offering a deep dive into the historical and artistic traditions of Byzantium and the wider Greek world. With its extensive collection of more than 25,000...
~1930 ftNW
Coins and medals dating to 1300 B.C.
Numismatic Museum, Athens
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Numismatic Museum offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Greek history through the lens of currency. Housed in the illustrious Ilion Melathron, the palatial home designed by famed architect Ernst Ziller for Heinrich...
~1430 ftSW
Grand 1880s hall with Olympic history
Zappeion, Athens
7 min walk • The Zappeion is a grandiose neoclassical building nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, surrounded by the lush greenery of the National Gardens. This historic edifice, completed in 1888, was designed by the celebrated Danish architect Theophil Hansen and stands as a...
~900 ftNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture
Stathatos Mansion, Athens
5 min walk • The Stathatos building is a neoclassical villa on the Vasilissis Sofias Avenue. It was built in 1895 by the Saxon-Greek architect Ernst Ziller for the Stathatos Family.
~1500 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Athens War Museum, Athens
8 min walk • The Athens War Museum, established on July 18, 1975, is the museum of the Greek Armed Forces. Its purpose is the exhibition of weapon artifacts and the relevant research in the history of war. It covers the history of war in all ages.
~790 ftNE
Cycladic art museum with kids' exhibits
Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens
4 min walk • The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation - Museum of Cycladic Art is a museum of Athens. It houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Herodou Attikou Street?

Nearby attractions include Maximos Mansion, Athens (2 min walk), Benaki Museum, Athens (4 min walk), National Garden, Athens (4 min walk), Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens (4 min walk).

How to get to Herodou Attikou Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Herodou Attikou Street:

Bus

Κηποσ • Lines: 235, 622, 815 (3 min walk)
Συνταγμα • Lines: 203, 214, 622 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Συνταγμα • Lines: 1, 11, 15, 2, 3, 4, 5 (7 min walk)
Ρηγιλλησ • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Metro

Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (7 min walk)
Evangelismos • Lines: Μ3 (11 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (7 min walk)
Zappeion • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (10 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (13 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (15 min walk)