Pelasgic wall, Athens

#205 among attractions in Athens

Ancient Greek architecture, Acropolis

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The Pelasgic wall or Pelasgian fortress or Enneapylon was a monument supposed to have been built by the Pelasgians, after levelling the summit of the rock on the Acropolis of Athens. Thucydides and Aristophanes call it "Pelargikon", "Stork wall or place". "Pelargikon" refers to the line of walls at the western foot of the Acropolis. During the time of Thucydides, the wall was said to have stood several meters high with a large, visible fragment at 6 meters broad located on to the south of the present Propylaea and close to the earlier gateway. Today, the beveling can be seen but the foundation of the wall lies below the level of the present hill. ()

Local name: Πελασγικό τείχος Coordinates: 37°58'17"N, 23°43'31"E

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Pelasgic wall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~360 ftE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pelasgic wall?

Nearby attractions include Brauroneion, Athens (1 min walk), Temple of Athena Nike, Athens (1 min walk), Propylaea, Athens (1 min walk), Athena Promachos, Athens (1 min walk).

How to get to Pelasgic wall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pelasgic wall:

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (8 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

Άγιος Ιωάννης • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (9 min walk)
Αγιοσ Ιωαννησ • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (9 min walk)

Bus

Μοναστηρακι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (10 min walk)
Μακρυγιαννη • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, Α2 (11 min walk)

Tram

Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (13 min walk)
Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (13 min walk)

Train

Rouf (30 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (31 min walk)