Asteroskopeio, Athens

Name: Asteroskopeio
Address: Athens, Greece

#276 among attractions in Athens

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Asteroskopeio, meaning 'observatory', is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece. It is located between Thiseio and Nymphon Hill. The neighbourhood named after the National Observatory of Athens that was built in Nymphon Hill in 1842, thanks to donation of rich Greek Georgios Sinas. Near the hill is located Pnyx. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°58'23"N, 23°43'12"E

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Αθήνα 3 (Φιλοπάππου)Athens Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Temple of Athena Nike, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus.

~1530 ftE
Ionic temple depicting a Greek goddess
Temple of Athena Nike, Athens
8 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.
~1570 ftSE
Ancient stone theater with performances
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens
8 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...
~1400 ftNE
Iconic Greek ruins with a museum
Ancient Agora, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Athens, Greece, the Ancient Agora stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical and cultural past. This archaeological site, once the focal point of public life in classical Athens, served as a hub for political discourse...
~990 ftNE
Ancient, hilltop place of worship
Temple of Hephaestus, Athens
5 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...
~960 ftE
Rocky hill with a long history
Areopagus, Athens
5 min walk • Perched on a prominent rock outcrop in the heart of Athens, the Areopagus stands as a testament to the city's ancient heritage. This archaeological site, known for its rich history in law, philosophy, and democracy, offers a window into the judicial and social workings...
~1430 ftNE
Reconstructed building and Athenian museum
Stoa of Attalos, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Athens, the Stoa of Attalos stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of ancient Greece and serves as a bridge between past and present. This reconstructed Hellenistic stoa, originally built by King Attalos II of Pergamon as a...
~1560 ftE
, Archaeological site, Historical place
Propylaea, Athens
8 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.
~1490 ftE
Archaeological site
Pedestal of Agrippa, Athens
8 min walk • The Pedestal of Agrippa stands as a testament to ancient history in the heart of Athens, Greece. This historical landmark, once a monument celebrating the victories of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, is a significant relic located on the famous Acropolis of Athens.
~590 ftSW
Archaeological site, Historical place, View point
Pnyx, Athens
3 min walk • The Pnyx is an ancient site nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, emblematic of the city's rich democratic past. This archaeological treasure, located on a modest hill west of the Acropolis, served as the primary assembly location for Athenian citizens to debate...
~1450 ftE
Memorial
Klepsydra, Athens
8 min walk • Nestled on the southern slopes of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, the Klepsydra, also known as the Water Clock of the Acropolis, is an ancient timekeeping device that stands as a testament to the ingenuity of classical civilizations.
~1180 ftE
Tiny, old church with a few murals
Church of the Holy Apostles, Athens
6 min walk • The Church of the Holy Apostles, also known as Holy Apostles of Solaki, is located in the Ancient Agora of Athens, Greece, next to the Stoa of Attalos, and can be dated to around the late 10th century.

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Which popular attractions are close to Asteroskopeio?

Nearby attractions include National Observatory of Athens, Athens (3 min walk), Pnyx, Athens (3 min walk), Herakleidon Museum, Athens (4 min walk), Strategeion, Athens (4 min walk).

How to get to Asteroskopeio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Asteroskopeio:

Bus

Νηλεωσ • Lines: 227 (6 min walk)
Βασιλακακη • Lines: 227 (7 min walk)

Metro

Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (7 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Παλαια Αγορα • Lines: 21 (11 min walk)
Φωταεριο • Lines: 21 (12 min walk)

Tram

Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (19 min walk)
Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (20 min walk)

Train

Rouf (23 min walk)