Sacred Gate, Athens

#117 among attractions in Athens

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The Sacred Gate was a gate in the city wall of Classical Athens, in the modern neighbourhood of Kerameikos. Its name derives from the Sacred Way that led from it to Eleusis, the site of the Eleusinian Mysteries. The site is uniquely well preserved for Athens, and shows clear evidence of the successive building phases from the 5th century BC to the 1st century AD. The Eridanos river passed through the gate in a channel. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°58'41"N, 23°43'7"E

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Αθήνα 3 (Κεραμεικός)Athens Greece

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Sacred Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple of Hephaestus, Gazi, Herakleidon Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral.

~1210 ftSE
Ancient, hilltop place of worship
Temple of Hephaestus, Athens
6 min walk • The Temple of Hephaestus stands as a monument to ancient Greek architecture and religious practice, nestled in the Agora of Athens, Greece. Dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, this well-preserved Doric temple epitomizes the grandeur of classical...
~1390 ftW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Gazi, Athens
7 min walk • Gazi, situated in the heart of Athens, Greece, stands as a vibrant testament to the city's ever-evolving cultural scene. Once an industrial district named after the old Athens Gasworks, which is now a museum, the area has transformed into the city's premier...
~1160 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Herakleidon Museum, Athens
6 min walk • The Herakleidon Museum, a non-profit cultural organization, was founded in 2004 by Paul and Anna-Belinda Firos. It consists of two buildings in the historic district of Thissio, next to the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus.
~470 ftNW
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Athens
3 min walk • The Holy Trinity Cathedral also called Greek-Catholic Cathedral of Athens is a Greek Byzantine Catholic cathedral in Athens, Greece.
~1400 ftW
Performing arts venue and history museum
Technopolis, Athens
7 min walk • Technopolis is an industrial museum and a major cultural venue of the City of Athens, Greece, in the neighborhood of Gazi, next to Keramikos and very close to the Acropolis. It is dedicated to the memory of the great Greek composer Manos Hatzidakis, which is why it is also known as "Gazi Technopolis Manos Hatzidakis".
~1790 ftSE
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Stoa Poikile, Athens
9 min walk • The Stoa Poikile or Painted Porch, originally called the Porch of Peisianax, was erected during the 5th century BC and was located on the north side of the Ancient Agora of Athens. The Stoa Poikile was one of the most famous sites in ancient Athens, owing its fame to the paintings and loot from wars displayed in it.
~1530 ftSE
Temple
Temple of Ares, Athens
8 min walk • The Temple of Ares was a sanctuary dedicated to Ares, located in the northern part of the Ancient Agora of Athens. The Temple was identified as such by Pausanias but the ruins present today indicate a complex history.
~560 ftS
Square
Thiseio, Athens
3 min walk • Thiseio or Thissio is a traditional neighbourhood in downtown Athens, Greece, northwest of the Acropolis, 1.5 km southwest of downtown.
~360 ftNE
Ancient cemetery ruins
Kerameikos, Athens
2 min walk • Kerameikos also known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River.
~1350 ftSE
Ancient Greek architecture, Temple
Temple of Apollo Patroos, Athens
7 min walk • The Temple of Apollo Patroos is a small ruined temple of Ionic order built in 340–320 BCE. It is 10 m wide and 16.5 m long, and is located north-west of the Ancient Agora of Athens, near the Stoa of Zeus.
~1700 ftS
Tours, astronomy exhibits and telescopes
National Observatory of Athens, Athens
9 min walk • The National Observatory of Athens is a research institute in Athens, Greece. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest research foundation in Greece, as it was the first scientific research institute built after Greece became independent in 1829, and one of the oldest research institutes in Southern Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sacred Gate?

Nearby attractions include Funerary naiskos of Aristonautes, Athens (1 min walk), Etz Chaim Synagogue, Athens (2 min walk), Kerameikos, Athens (2 min walk), Holy Trinity Cathedral, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Sacred Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sacred Gate:

Bus

Αγιοι Ασωματοι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (4 min walk)
Ασωματων • Lines: 035, 049, 227, 500, 815, 836, 838, 856, 914, Α16, Β18, Γ18 (4 min walk)

Metro

Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (4 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ασωματων • Lines: 21 (4 min walk)
Παλαια Αγορα • Lines: 21 (5 min walk)

Train

Rouf (22 min walk)
Athens (27 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (25 min walk)
Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (27 min walk)