Psyri, Athens

Name: Psyri
Address: Athens, Greece

#271 among attractions in Athens

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Psyri or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in Athens, Greece, today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and small number of hotels. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°58'43"N, 23°43'29"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Ψυρρή)Athens Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Ermou Street, Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, Stoa of Attalos.

~1250 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Ermou Street, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Ermou Street is a bustling hive of commercial activity and one of the city's premier shopping districts. Stretching from Syntagma Square to Monastiraki, this pedestrian thoroughfare is a paradise for those looking to indulge in a spot of...
~1390 ftS
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...
~1470 ftSW
Ancient, hilltop place of worship
Temple of Hephaestus, Athens
8 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...
~1280 ftS
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...
~1300 ftSE
Ruins of ancient Roman library
Hadrian's Library, Athens
7 min walk • Hadrian's Library, located in the vibrant heart of Athens, Greece, is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Constructed in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, this ancient site once served as a cultural and intellectual hub, housing an...
~1690 ftS
Tiny, old church with a few murals
Church of the Holy Apostles, Athens
9 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.
~1710 ftS
Historical place, Ruins
Roman Agora, Athens
9 min walk • The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
~1400 ftSE
Historic church with Byzantine designs
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens
7 min walk • The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens.
~1480 ftNE
Square
Kotzia Square, Athens
8 min walk • Kotzia Square is a square in central Athens, Greece. The square retains several characteristics of 19th-century local neoclassical architecture, such as the City Hall of the Municipality of Athens and the National Bank of Greece Cultural Center.
~1560 ftS
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Stoa Poikile, Athens
8 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.
~1280 ftSW
Temple
Temple of Ares, Athens
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Psyri?

Nearby attractions include Athinas Street, Athens (5 min walk), Monastiraki, Athens (5 min walk), Church of the Pantanassa, Athens (5 min walk), Aiolou Street, Athens (5 min walk).

How to get to Psyri by public transport?

The nearest stations to Psyri:

Bus

Βορεου • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (4 min walk)
Αγορα • Lines: 025, 026, 035, 227, 500 (4 min walk)

Metro

Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (5 min walk)
Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ικα • Lines: 21 (7 min walk)
Ωδειο • Lines: 21 (7 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (17 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (24 min walk)

Train

Athens (26 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (27 min walk)