Prytaneion, Athens

Name: Prytaneion
Address: Athens, Greece

#155 among attractions in Athens

Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site

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A prytaneion was seat of the prytaneis, and so the seat of government in ancient Greece. The term is used to describe any of a range of ancient structures where officials met, but the term is also used to refer to the building where the officials and winners of the Olympic Games met at Olympia. The prytaneion normally stood in centre of the city, in the agora. ()

Local name: Πρυτανείο Coordinates: 37°58'30"N, 23°43'19"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Ακρόπολης)Athens Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, Areopagus, Stoa of Attalos.

~690 ftE
Iconic Greek ruins with a museum
Ancient Agora, Athens
4 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Athens, Greece, the Ancient Agora stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical and cultural past. This archaeological site, once the focal point of public life in classical Athens, served as a hub for political discourse...
~300 ftNW
Ancient, hilltop place of worship
Temple of Hephaestus, Athens
2 min walk • The Temple of Hephaestus stands as a monument to ancient Greek architecture and religious practice, nestled in the Agora of Athens, Greece. Dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, this well-preserved Doric temple epitomizes the grandeur of classical...
~980 ftSE
Rocky hill with a long history
Areopagus, Athens
5 min walk • Perched on a prominent rock outcrop in the heart of Athens, the Areopagus stands as a testament to the city's ancient heritage. This archaeological site, known for its rich history in law, philosophy, and democracy, offers a window into the judicial and social workings...
~670 ftE
Reconstructed building and Athenian museum
Stoa of Attalos, Athens
4 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Athens, the Stoa of Attalos stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of ancient Greece and serves as a bridge between past and present. This reconstructed Hellenistic stoa, originally built by King Attalos II of Pergamon as a...
~1310 ftSE
Memorial
Klepsydra, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled on the southern slopes of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, the Klepsydra, also known as the Water Clock of the Acropolis, is an ancient timekeeping device that stands as a testament to the ingenuity of classical civilizations.
~1310 ftE
Ruins of ancient Roman library
Hadrian's Library, Athens
7 min walk • Hadrian's Library, located in the vibrant heart of Athens, Greece, is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Constructed in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, this ancient site once served as a cultural and intellectual hub, housing an...
~640 ftSE
Tiny, old church with a few murals
Church of the Holy Apostles, Athens
4 min walk • 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.
~660 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Herakleidon Museum, Athens
4 min walk • The Herakleidon Museum, a non-profit cultural organization, was founded in 2004 by Paul and Anna-Belinda Firos. It consists of two buildings in the historic district of Thissio, next to the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus.
~1320 ftE
Historical place, Ruins
Roman Agora, Athens
7 min walk • The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
~1390 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulou, Athens
7 min walk • The Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulou is a museum of antiquities in Athens, Greece. Founded in 1976, it comprises the private collection of Paul and Alexandra Kanellopoulos which was donated to the Greek state.
~330 ftE
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Stoa Poikile, Athens
2 min walk • The Stoa Poikile or Painted Porch, originally called the Porch of Peisianax, was erected during the 5th century BC and was located on the north side of the Ancient Agora of Athens. The Stoa Poikile was one of the most famous sites in ancient Athens, owing its fame to the paintings and loot from wars displayed in it.

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Which popular attractions are close to Prytaneion?

Nearby attractions include Metroon, Athens (1 min walk), Strategeion, Athens (1 min walk), Monument of the Eponymous Heroes, Athens (1 min walk), Altar of Zeus Agoraios, Athens (1 min walk).

How to get to Prytaneion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prytaneion:

Metro

Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (5 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (6 min walk)

Bus

Σταθμοσ Ησαπ Θησειου • Lines: 025, 035, 227 (5 min walk)
Αγιοι Ασωματοι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ασωματων • Lines: 21 (10 min walk)
Θερμοπυλών • Lines: 21 (11 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (19 min walk)
Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (20 min walk)

Train

Rouf (25 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (33 min walk)