Akadimia, Athens

Name: Akadimia
Address: Athens, Greece

#279 among attractions in Athens

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Akadimia, literally "Academy", is a neighborhood in central Athens, Greece. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°58'50"N, 23°44'5"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Ομόνια)Athens Greece

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

Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, Ermou Street, Benaki Museum, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

~1290 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Voukourestiou Street, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Voukourestiou Street epitomizes luxury and exclusivity, offering a shopping experience that caters to those with a penchant for high-end fashion and refined tastes. This prestigious shopping district is renowned for its array of designer...
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Ermou Street, Athens
12 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...
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Benaki Museum, Athens
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Benaki Museum stands as a beacon of Greek culture and history. This illustrious institution, founded in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is renowned for its extensive collection that spans the breadth...
~1890 ftS
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens
10 min walk • In the heart of Athens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a solemn memorial to the unidentified soldiers who have given their lives for Greece. This revered monument is located in Syntagma Square, before the Hellenic Parliament building.
~920 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Stadiou Street, Athens
5 min walk • Stadiou Street, nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, is a vibrant shopping district that pulses with the rhythm of the city's modern life. This bustling thoroughfare offers a blend of history and commerce, where shoppers can find an array of retail options, from...
~970 ftS
Coins and medals dating to 1300 B.C.
Numismatic Museum, Athens
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Numismatic Museum offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Greek history through the lens of currency. Housed in the illustrious Ilion Melathron, the palatial home designed by famed architect Ernst Ziller for Heinrich...
0.4 miNW
Square
Omonoia Square, Athens
12 min walk • Omonoia Square is a central square in Athens. Forming the centre of Omonoia. It marks the northern corner of the downtown area defined by the city plans of the 19th century, and is one of the city's principal traffic hubs.
0.4 miSW
Historic church with Byzantine designs
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, Athens
12 min walk • The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens.
~1160 ftSW
Weapon exhibits in a landmark setting
National Historical Museum, Athens
6 min walk • The National Historical Museum is a historical museum in Athens. Founded in 1882, is the oldest of its kind in Greece. It is located in the Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens, which housed the Hellenic Parliament from 1875 until 1932.
0.4 miW
Square
Kotzia Square, Athens
10 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.
~1760 ftS
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Syntagma Square, Athens
9 min walk • The Syntagma Metro Station Archeological Collection is a museum in Athens, Greece. It is located at the Syntagma station of the Athens metro and it features a variety of historical items unearthed during the process of building the metro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Akadimia?

Nearby attractions include Academy of Athens, Athens (2 min walk), Akadimias Street, Athens (2 min walk), City of Athens Cultural Center, Athens (2 min walk), Parko Ellenon Logotechnon, Athens (2 min walk).

How to get to Akadimia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akadimia:

Bus

Αφετηρια • Lines: 622, A5 (1 min walk)
Ακαδημια • Lines: 025, 214, 220, 221, 235 Ζωγραφου - Ακαδημια, 790, Α2, Α3 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ακαδημια • Lines: 11, 15, 2, 3, 4, 5 (3 min walk)
Ακαδημιασ • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Metro

Panepistimio • Lines: Μ2 (3 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (10 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (20 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (13 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (13 min walk)