Cave Sanctuaries of the Akropolis, Athens

Name: Cave Sanctuaries of the Akropolis
Address: Athens, Greece

#88 among attractions in Athens

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The Cave Sanctuaries of the Akropolis, Athens, are the natural fissures in the rock of the Akropolis hill that were used as sites of worship for deities of the panhellenic pantheon in antiquity. Traditionally a sharp distinction has been drawn between the state religion practised on the summit of the akropolis and the cult practice of the shrines on the lower slopes. Recently, however, interest has burgeoned in the individual religious experience or personal piety in Greek society of which these cult sites may be the expression. The proceeding description follows the order of the shrines from the Klepsydra at the northwest face of the akropolis clockwise via the Peripatos round to the foot of the Nike bastion. ()

Coordinates: 37°58'19"N, 23°43'30"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Ακρόπολης)Athens Greece

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Cave Sanctuaries of the Akropolis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

~440 ftE
5th-century B.C. hilltop temple monument
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~520 ftE
Iconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins
Parthenon, Athens
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~210 ftS
Ionic temple depicting a Greek goddess
Temple of Athena Nike, Athens
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~480 ftS
Ancient stone theater with performances
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens
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~830 ftSE
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~540 ftW
Rocky hill with a long history
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~420 ftE
Iconic temple of ancient Greece
Erechtheion, Athens
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~580 ftSE
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Asklepieion of Athens, Athens
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~130 ftS
, Archaeological site, Historical place
Propylaea, Athens
1 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.
~110 ftSW
Archaeological site
Pedestal of Agrippa, Athens
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~60 ftNW
Memorial
Klepsydra, Athens
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cave Sanctuaries of the Akropolis?

Nearby attractions include Klepsydra, Athens (1 min walk), Pedestal of Agrippa, Athens (1 min walk), Propylaea, Athens (1 min walk), Temple of Athena Nike, Athens (1 min walk).

How to get to Cave Sanctuaries of the Akropolis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cave Sanctuaries of the Akropolis:

Metro

Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (8 min walk)
Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (9 min walk)

Bus

Μοναστηρακι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (9 min walk)
Μητροπολη • Lines: 025 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Αγιοσ Ιωαννησ • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (11 min walk)
Άγιος Ιωάννης • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (11 min walk)

Tram

Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (14 min walk)
Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (14 min walk)

Train

Rouf (30 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (31 min walk)