Agoraios Kolonos, Athens

Name: Agoraios Kolonos
Address: Athens, Greece

#216 among attractions in Athens

Nature, Natural attraction, Hill

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Agoraios Kolonos, located to the south and adjacently situated on a hill near the Temple of Hephaestus, used to be the meeting place of the ancient Athenian craftsmen. ()

Local name: Αγοραίος Κολωνός Coordinates: 37°58'30"N, 23°43'15"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Ακρόπολης)Athens Greece

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Agoraios Kolonos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, Areopagus.

~1880 ftSE
Ancient stone theater with performances
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens
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~1010 ftE
Iconic Greek ruins with a museum
Ancient Agora, Athens
5 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...
~280 ftNE
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...
~1170 ftSE
Rocky hill with a long history
Areopagus, Athens
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~980 ftE
Reconstructed building and Athenian museum
Stoa of Attalos, Athens
5 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...
~1300 ftSW
Archaeological site, Historical place, View point
Pnyx, Athens
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~950 ftE
Tiny, old church with a few murals
Church of the Holy Apostles, Athens
5 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.
~340 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Herakleidon Museum, Athens
2 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.
~650 ftE
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Stoa Poikile, Athens
4 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.
~600 ftE
Temple
Temple of Ares, Athens
3 min walk • The Temple of Ares was a sanctuary dedicated to Ares, located in the northern part of the Ancient Agora of Athens. The Temple was identified as such by Pausanias but the ruins present today indicate a complex history.
~990 ftNW
Square
Thiseio, Athens
5 min walk • Thiseio or Thissio is a traditional neighbourhood in downtown Athens, Greece, northwest of the Acropolis, 1.5 km southwest of downtown.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Agoraios Kolonos?

Nearby attractions include Strategeion, Athens (2 min walk), Temple of Hephaestus, Athens (2 min walk), Prytaneion, Athens (2 min walk), Herakleidon Museum, Athens (2 min walk).

How to get to Agoraios Kolonos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Agoraios Kolonos:

Metro

Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (4 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (7 min walk)

Bus

Σταθμοσ Ησαπ Θησειου • Lines: 025, 035, 227 (5 min walk)
Ακταιου • Lines: 227 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ασωματων • Lines: 21 (10 min walk)
Παλαια Αγορα • Lines: 21 (10 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (21 min walk)
Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (21 min walk)

Train

Rouf (24 min walk)