Panepistimiou Street, Athens

Name: Panepistimiou Street
Address: Athens, Greece

#165 among attractions in Athens

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Panepistimiou Street is a major street in Athens that has run one way for non-transit vehicles since 2002 from Vasilissis Amalias Avenue, Syntagma Square and Vassilissis Sofias Avenue to Omonoia Square in which is now a pedestrian crossing and before an intersection. Its total length is about 1.2 km. The street was formally renamed as Eleftherios Venizelos Avenue in 1945 but is still usually known by its historical name. It has six lanes, of which five are for traffic and one eastbound lane for transit buses only. Most of the street runs almost diagonally from southeast to northwest. ()

Local name: Οδός Πανεπιστημίου Coordinates: 37°58'49"N, 23°43'58"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Ομόνια)Athens Greece

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Panepistimiou Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, Ermou Street, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Stadiou Street.

~1380 ftSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Voukourestiou Street, Athens
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~1980 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Ermou Street, Athens
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Ermou Street is a bustling hive of commercial activity and one of the city's premier shopping districts. Stretching from Syntagma Square to Monastiraki, this pedestrian thoroughfare is a paradise for those looking to indulge in a spot of...
0.4 miSE
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens
10 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.
~390 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Stadiou Street, Athens
2 min walk • Stadiou Street, nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, is a vibrant shopping district that pulses with the rhythm of the city's modern life. This bustling thoroughfare offers a blend of history and commerce, where shoppers can find an array of retail options, from...
~1160 ftSE
Coins and medals dating to 1300 B.C.
Numismatic Museum, Athens
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0.4 miSW
Landmark 19th-century cathedral
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Athens
10 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation popularly known as the "Mētrópolis", is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all Greece.
~1930 ftNW
Square
Omonoia Square, Athens
10 min walk • Omonoia Square is a central square in Athens. Forming the centre of Omonoia. It marks the northern corner of the downtown area defined by the city plans of the 19th century, and is one of the city's principal traffic hubs.
~1880 ftSW
Historic church with Byzantine designs
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens
10 min walk • The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens.
~980 ftS
Weapon exhibits in a landmark setting
National Historical Museum, Athens
5 min walk • The National Historical Museum is a historical museum in Athens. Founded in 1882, is the oldest of its kind in Greece. It is located in the Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens, which housed the Hellenic Parliament from 1875 until 1932.
~1510 ftW
Square
Kotzia Square, Athens
8 min walk • Kotzia Square is a square in central Athens, Greece. The square retains several characteristics of 19th-century local neoclassical architecture, such as the City Hall of the Municipality of Athens and the National Bank of Greece Cultural Center.
~1800 ftS
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Syntagma Square, Athens
9 min walk • The Syntagma Metro Station Archeological Collection is a museum in Athens, Greece. It is located at the Syntagma station of the Athens metro and it features a variety of historical items unearthed during the process of building the metro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Panepistimiou Street?

Nearby attractions include National Library of Greece, Athens (2 min walk), Academy of Athens, Athens (2 min walk), Stadiou Street, Athens (2 min walk), Akadimia, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Panepistimiou Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Panepistimiou Street:

Metro

Panepistimio • Lines: Μ2 (1 min walk)
Omonia Metro • Lines: Μ1, Μ2 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ακαδημια • Lines: 11, 15, 2, 3, 4, 5 (1 min walk)
Βιβλιοθηκη • Lines: 1, 12 (1 min walk)

Bus

Ακαδημια Αθηνων • Lines: Β2 Αγιοσ Κοσμασ (1 min walk)
Βιβλιοθηκη • Lines: 227, 856 (1 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (20 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (16 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (16 min walk)