Markopoulo Olympic Shooting Centre

#1082 among destinations in Greece

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The Markopoulo Olympic Shooting Centre was the site of the shooting events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The venue is located in Markópoulo, on the outskirts of the eastern suburbs of Athens. It has a seating capacity of 4,000, though a public capacity of only 2,330 for the Olympics. The venue was completed in March, 2004 and officially opened on August 2, 2004, shortly before the beginning of the Olympics. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°52'15"N, 23°54'25"E

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Markopoulo Olympic Shooting Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anagyrous, Archaeological Museum of Brauron, Paiania, Kalyvia Thorikou.

6.1 miSW
Archaeological site
Anagyrous, Vouliagmeni
155 min walk • Anagyrus or Anagyrous, also Anagyruntus or Anagyrountos, was a deme of ancient Attica, belonging to the phyle Erechtheis, situated in the south of Attica near the promontory Zoster. Pausanias mentions at this place a temple of the mother of the gods. The ruins of Anagyrus have been found near Vari.
6.2 miNE
Museum
Archaeological Museum of Brauron
157 min walk • The Brauron Archaeological Museum is a museum in Markopoulo Mesogeias, Greece. Much of the collection is derived from excavations in the Sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron. Of note is a statue representing a small girl, a so-called "bear".
6.3 miNW
Town, Area
Paiania, Athens
161 min walk • Paiania is a town and a municipality in East Attica, Greece. It is an eastern suburb of Athens, located east of Mount Hymettus. It is 11 km east of Athens city centre.
2.6 miS
Town
Kalyvia Thorikou
68 min walk • Kalyvia Thorikou is a town and a former municipality in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Saronikos, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 70.636 km².
5.9 miSE
Town
Keratea
151 min walk • One of the town's most prominent attractions is the ancient Temple of Poseidon, which dates back to the 6th century BC. Perched on a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea, the temple offers breathtaking panoramic views and is a popular spot for visitors to marvel at the...
3.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre
92 min walk • The Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre hosted the equestrian events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The venue is located at Markópoulo on the outskirts of the Athens suburbs. It was completed in December 2003 and officially opened on August 12, 2004, shortly before the beginning of the competition.
2.7 miNW
Town
Koropi
69 min walk • Koropi is a Eastern suburb of Athens in East Attica, Greece. It is the seat of the municipality Kropia.
1.7 miNE
Locality
Markopoulo Mesogaias
43 min walk • One of the highlights of a trip to Markopoulo Mesogaias is a visit to the Monastery of the Transfiguration. This historic monastery, perched on a hill overlooking the town, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the area.
4.5 miSE
Village
Kouvaras
115 min walk • Kouvaras is a village and a former community in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Saronikos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 24.371 km².