Koukaki, Athens

Name: Koukaki
Address: Athens, Greece

#272 among attractions in Athens

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Koukaki is a southeast neighbourhood of the Municipality of Athens, Greece. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°57'48"N, 23°43'19"E

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Αθήνα 3 (Κουκάκι)Athens Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Acropolis Museum, Temple of Athena Nike, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Asklepieion of Athens.

0.5 miNE
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Acropolis Museum, Athens
13 min walk • The Acropolis Museum, nestled at the foot of the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is a modern architectural marvel that houses some of the most significant artifacts of Greek antiquity. Since its opening in 2009, the museum has become an essential destination for...
0.6 miN
Ionic temple depicting a Greek goddess
Temple of Athena Nike, Athens
15 min walk • Perched on the rocky outcrop of the Acropolis in Athens, the Temple of Athena Nike epitomizes the splendor of ancient Greek architecture. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike, stands as an enduring tribute to the victory and might of the Athenian empire.
0.5 miN
Ancient stone theater with performances
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens
14 min walk • The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, nestled at the base of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, stands as a remarkable testament to the grandeur of ancient Greek theatre. Built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Regilla, this stone theatre epitomizes the...
0.6 miNE
Memorial
Asklepieion of Athens, Athens
15 min walk • Nestled amidst the historic city of Athens, Greece, the Asklepieion of Athens stands as a testament to the ancient world's dedication to health and healing. This sanctuary, dedicated to the god of medicine, Asklepios, served as a therapeutic and religious center in...
0.6 miN
, Archaeological site, Historical place
Propylaea, Athens
16 min walk • The Propylaea stands as a monumental gateway at the western entrance of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. This grand structure, designed by the architect Mnesicles, was constructed between 437 and 432 BCE during the golden age of Athens under the leadership of Pericles.
0.6 miNE
Monuments and statues
Bema of Phaidros, Athens
15 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...
~1450 ftN
Monument ruins from the 2nd century
Philopappos Monument, Athens
7 min walk • Perched atop the serene and verdant Mouseion Hill, also known as Philopappos Hill, in the historic city of Athens, Greece, stands the Philopappos Monument. This ancient Greek mausoleum and memorial pays homage to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos, a...
0.5 miNE
Memorial
Choragic Monument of Nikias, Athens
14 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.
0.6 miNE
Ancient tiered performance arena
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
16 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.
0.6 miN
Archaeological site,
Brauroneion, Athens
15 min walk • The Brauroneion was the sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia on the Athenian Acropolis, located in the southwest corner of the Acropolis plateau, between the Chalkotheke and the Propylaea in Greece. It was originally dedicated during the reign of Peisistratos.
0.5 miNE
Archaeological site, Historical place
Stoa of Eumenes, Athens
14 min walk • The Stoa of Eumenes was a Hellenistic colonnade built on the South slope of the Acropolis, Athens and which lay between the Theater of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus The gallery was donated to the city of Athens by the king of Pergamon, Eumenes II, around 160 BC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Koukaki?

Nearby attractions include Philopappou, Athens (7 min walk), Philopappos Monument, Athens (7 min walk), Kerameikos Archaeological Museum, Athens (10 min walk), Dora Stratou Theater, Athens (10 min walk).

How to get to Koukaki by public transport?

The nearest stations to Koukaki:

Trolleybus

Κουκακι • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (1 min walk)
Ζίννη • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (3 min walk)

Bus

Ολυμπιακη • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 106, 126, 136, 137, Α2 (4 min walk)
Γεφυρα • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 106, 126, 136, 137, Α2 (6 min walk)

Tram

Kasomouli • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (6 min walk)
Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (8 min walk)

Metro

Syngrou-Fix • Lines: Μ2 (7 min walk)
Neos Kosmos • Lines: Μ2 (14 min walk)

Train

Rouf (31 min walk)