Vyronas, Athens

Name: Vyronas
Address: Athens, Greece

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Vyronas is a suburban town and a municipality in the southeastern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. The town is named after George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, the famous English poet and writer, who is a national hero of Greece. Formerly part of the municipality of Athens, Vyronas was created as a community in 1933, and became a municipality in 1934. The municipality has an area of 9.204 km². ()

Local name: Βύρωνας Area: 3.55 mi²Coordinates: 37°57'32"N, 23°45'5"E

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

0.8 miNW
The world's only white marble stadium
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens
22 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...
1.2 miNW
Scenic park with archeological remains
National Garden, Athens
32 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.
1.2 miN
Collection of frescoes and artifacts
Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
30 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...
1.3 miNW
Ancient monumental arched gateway
Arch of Hadrian, Athens
34 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.
1.2 miNW
Grand 1880s hall with Olympic history
Zappeion, Athens
30 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...
1.2 miN
Museum, Vernacular architecture
Stathatos Mansion, Athens
32 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.
0.8 miW
Architecture, Scenic walking areas, Cemetery
First Cemetery of Athens, Athens
21 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.
1.2 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Athens War Museum, Athens
31 min walk • The Athens War Museum, established on July 18, 1975, is the museum of the Greek Armed Forces. Its purpose is the exhibition of weapon artifacts and the relevant research in the history of war. It covers the history of war in all ages.
1.3 miNW
Cycladic art museum with kids' exhibits
Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens
32 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.
1.2 miN
Museum, Art museum
National Gallery, Athens
30 min walk • The National Art Gallery is an art museum located on Vasilissis Sofias avenue in the Pangrati district, Athens, Greece. It is devoted to Greek and European art from the 14th century to the 20th century. It is directed by Marina Lambraki-Plaka.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Gounaropoulos Museum, Athens
32 min walk • Gounaropoulos Museum is located in Athens, Greece. Founded in 1979, it belongs to the municipality of Zografou and aims to present and promote the work of the painter Giorgos Gounaropoulos. The museum is housed in the artist's home and atelier, and contains 40 oil paintings and drawings, the artist's personal belongings and archive.

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Which popular attractions are close to Vyronas?

Nearby attractions include Ymittos, Athens (11 min walk), Gouva, Athens (19 min walk), Mets, Athens (20 min walk), First Cemetery of Athens, Athens (21 min walk).

How to get to Vyronas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vyronas:

Bus

Σχολειο • Lines: 140, 209 (1 min walk)
Αγορα • Lines: 209 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Αγορα Βυρωνα • Lines: 11 (4 min walk)
Δημαρχειο • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)

Metro

Agios Ioannis • Lines: Μ2 (24 min walk)
Dafni • Lines: Μ2 (26 min walk)

Tram

Zappeion • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (26 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (28 min walk)