Anakeion, Athens

#106 among attractions in Athens

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The Anakeion or Anacaeum, also known as the Sanctuary of the Dioskouroi, was a temple in Athens, which was situated near the Acropolis and dedicated to Castor and Pollux. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°58'16"N, 23°43'45"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Πλάκα)Athens Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Acropolis, Parthenon, Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Bema of Phaidros.

~800 ftW
5th-century B.C. hilltop temple monument
Acropolis, Athens
4 min walk • Perched atop the rocky outcrop of Athens, the Acropolis stands as a monumental testament to the grandeur of ancient Greek civilization. This iconic citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an enduring symbol of the city and represents the apogee of classical...
~720 ftW
Iconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins
Parthenon, Athens
4 min walk • The Parthenon stands as the quintessential symbol of ancient Greece and a testament to classical Greek architecture. Nestled atop the Acropolis in the heart of Athens, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city's patron deity.
~430 ftW
Memorial
Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Athens
3 min walk • Perched on the south slope of the Acropolis in Athens, the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece. This prominent structure was erected in 320-319 BCE by Thrasyllos, a wealthy Athenian citizen, to commemorate a...
~510 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Bema of Phaidros, Athens
3 min walk • The Bema of Phaidros is an often-overlooked historical gem nestled within the bustling city of Athens, Greece. This ancient podium, also known as the Bema of Phaedrus, is a significant archeological site that offers insight into the city's rich cultural and political...
~700 ftNW
Memorial
Peripatos, Athens
4 min walk • Nestled on the historic slopes of Athens' Acropolis, the Peripatos is a lesser-known treasure that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the ancient world. This ancient pathway, whose origins date back to classical times, snakes around the base of the Acropolis...
~710 ftSW
Memorial
Choragic Monument of Nikias, Athens
4 min walk • The Choragic Monument of Nikias is a memorial building built in the Acropolis of Athens in 320–319 BCE to commemorate the choregos Nikias, son of Nikodemos. It was situated between the Theatre of Dionysos and the Stoa of Eumenes where its foundations remain along with some fragmentary elements of the structure.
~210 ftE
Landmark monument in a small square
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens
2 min walk • The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the prize in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia in 335/334 BCE, of which performance he was liturgist.
~400 ftS
Ancient tiered performance arena
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
2 min walk • The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
~390 ftW
Archaeological site
Pandion, Athens
2 min walk • The Sanctuary of Pandion is the name sometimes given to the remains of a building located in the south-east corner of the Acropolis of Athens. Its foundations were found during the excavations for the construction of the Old Acropolis Museum.
~570 ftNW
Archaeological site
Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus, Athens
3 min walk • The Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus was a walled open-air sanctuary dedicated to Zeus Polieus around 500 BC on the Acropolis of Athens, sited to the Erechtheion's east.
~290 ftSW
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Odeon of Athens, Athens
2 min walk • The Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens was a 4,000 m2 odeon, built at the southeastern foot of the Acropolis in Athens, next to the entrance to the Theatre of Dionysus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Anakeion?

Nearby attractions include Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens (2 min walk), Aglaureion, Athens (2 min walk), Odeon of Athens, Athens (2 min walk), Synagogue in the Agora of Athens, Athens (2 min walk).

How to get to Anakeion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anakeion:

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (5 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (11 min walk)

Bus

Μακρυγιαννη • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 227, 790, Α2, Α3 (7 min walk)
Συγγρου • Lines: 227 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Μακρυγιαννη • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (7 min walk)
Συγγρου • Lines: 11, 2, 4 (7 min walk)

Tram

Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (9 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (27 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (28 min walk)