Makrygianni, Athens

Name: Makrygianni
Address: Athens, Greece

#263 among attractions in Athens

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Makrygianni or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece. Also known as Acropolis, it is located in the south side of Acropolis and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou. The district is named after Ioannis Makrygiannis, Greek general of the Greek War of Independence, who used to own a house and fields in the area. Opposite the house of Ioannis Makrygiannis a military hospital was built – known as Weiler Building after the architect who designed it. This building was later used as gendarmerie headquarters and a violent battle took place there during the Dekemvriana, in 1944. In the Makrygianni neighbourhood is located the new Acropolis Museum that was inaugurated in 2009. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°58'6"N, 23°43'51"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Μακρυγιάννη)Athens Greece

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Nearby attractions include: Acropolis Museum, Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Olympian Zeus.

~700 ftW
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Acropolis Museum, Athens
4 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...
~1350 ftNW
Memorial
Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Athens
7 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...
~710 ftNE
Ancient monumental arched gateway
Arch of Hadrian, Athens
4 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.
~480 ftN
Ruined temple completed under Hadrian
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens
3 min walk • The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, stands as a colossal tribute to ancient Greek architecture in the heart of Athens, Greece. Once one of the largest temples in the ancient world, its construction spanned several centuries, beginning in the 6th...
~1120 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Bema of Phaidros, Athens
6 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...
~1320 ftNW
Memorial
Choragic Monument of Nikias, Athens
7 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.
~1010 ftN
Landmark monument in a small square
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens
5 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.
~770 ftNW
Ancient tiered performance arena
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
4 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.
~1410 ftNW
Archaeological site
Pandion, Athens
7 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.
~960 ftNW
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Odeon of Athens, Athens
5 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.
~1260 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Fashion museum
Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Athens
7 min walk • Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum is a museum in Athens, Greece, created by the renowned Greek jewellery designer Ilias Lalaounis. The ILJM is located near the Acropolis, at the corner of Karyatidon and Kallisperi streets.

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Which popular attractions are close to Makrygianni?

Nearby attractions include Andrea Syngrou Avenue, Athens (2 min walk), Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens (3 min walk), Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Athens (3 min walk), Onassis Library, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Makrygianni by public transport?

The nearest stations to Makrygianni:

Bus

Μακρυγιαννη • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 227, 790, Α2, Α3 (2 min walk)
Συγγρου • Lines: 227 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

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

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (3 min walk)
Syngrou-Fix • Lines: Μ2 (9 min walk)

Tram

Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (4 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (8 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (28 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (30 min walk)