Mets, Athens

Name: Mets
Address: Athens, Greece

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Mets is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece. It is located between Ardettos Hill, First Cemetery of Athens and Temple of Olympian Zeus. ()

Local name: Μετς Coordinates: 37°57'58"N, 23°44'27"E

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Αθήνα 2 (Μετς)Athens Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Panathenaic Stadium, National Garden, Byzantine and Christian Museum, Arch of Hadrian.

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The world's only white marble stadium
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens
4 min walk • The Panathenaic Stadium is an iconic sport venue nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, and stands as a proud testament to the country's ancient sporting history. Known as the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games, this all-marble stadium is a reconstruction of the...
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Scenic park with archeological remains
National Garden, Athens
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the National Garden offers a verdant retreat from the bustling cityscape. This lush park, spanning about 15.5 hectares, is a haven for locals and tourists alike, seeking solace amid its leafy avenues and peaceful pathways.
0.6 miN
Collection of frescoes and artifacts
Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Byzantine and Christian Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage, offering a deep dive into the historical and artistic traditions of Byzantium and the wider Greek world. With its extensive collection of more than 25,000...
0.6 miNW
Ancient monumental arched gateway
Arch of Hadrian, Athens
15 min walk • The Arch of Hadrian, an emblematic monument of ancient architecture, stands as a historical gateway in the heart of Athens, Greece. Erected in the 2nd century AD, this arch was constructed to honor the Roman Emperor Hadrian, a benefactor and admirer of the city.
0.6 miNW
Ruined temple completed under Hadrian
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens
15 min walk • The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, stands as a colossal tribute to ancient Greek architecture in the heart of Athens, Greece. Once one of the largest temples in the ancient world, its construction spanned several centuries, beginning in the 6th...
0.4 miNW
Grand 1880s hall with Olympic history
Zappeion, Athens
12 min walk • The Zappeion is a grandiose neoclassical building nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, surrounded by the lush greenery of the National Gardens. This historic edifice, completed in 1888, was designed by the celebrated Danish architect Theophil Hansen and stands as a...
0.7 miN
Museum, Vernacular architecture
Stathatos Mansion, Athens
18 min walk • The Stathatos building is a neoclassical villa on the Vasilissis Sofias Avenue. It was built in 1895 by the Saxon-Greek architect Ernst Ziller for the Stathatos Family.
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Architecture, Scenic walking areas, Cemetery
First Cemetery of Athens, Athens
7 min walk • The First Cemetery of Athens is the official cemetery of the City of Athens and the first to be built. It opened in 1837 and soon became a prestigious cemetery for Greeks and foreigners.
0.7 miN
Cycladic art museum with kids' exhibits
Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens
18 min walk • The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation - Museum of Cycladic Art is a museum of Athens. It houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art.
0.6 miNW
Greek Jewish historical artifacts museum
Jewish Museum of Greece, Athens
17 min walk • The Jewish Museum of Greece is a museum in Athens, Greece. It was established by Nicholas Stavroulakis in 1977 to preserve the material culture of the Greek Jews.
0.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Athens
17 min walk • The Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies is a museum in Athens, Greece, a part of the new Acropolis Museum and its research workshops. It is housed in the Weiler Building, named after the Bavarian engineer who designed it in 1834 and constructed it in 1836.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mets?

Nearby attractions include Marika Kotopouli Museum, Athens (7 min walk), Postal & Philatelic Museum of Greece, Athens (7 min walk), First Cemetery of Athens, Athens (7 min walk), Zappeion, Athens (12 min walk).

How to get to Mets by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mets:

Bus

Πλ.βαρναβα • Lines: 209 (3 min walk)
Εμπεδοκλεουσ • Lines: 209 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ελτα • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)
Πλατεία Πλαστήρα • Lines: 11, 2, 4 (6 min walk)

Tram

Zappeion • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (7 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (9 min walk)

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (17 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (18 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (26 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (29 min walk)