Anafiotika, Athens

Name: Anafiotika
Address: Athens, Greece

#267 among attractions in Athens

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Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighborhood of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies in northerneast side of the Acropolis hill. The first houses were built in the era of Otto of Greece, when workers from the island of Anafi came to Athens in order to work as construction workers in the refurbishment of King Othon's Palace. The first two inhabitants were listed as G. Damigos, carpenter, and M. Sigalas, construction worker. Soon, workers from other Cycladic islands also started to arrive there, to work as carpenters or even stone and marble workers, in a further building reconstruction period in Athens, but also in the following era after the end of the reign of King Otto. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°58'21"N, 23°43'41"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Αναφιώντικα)Athens Greece

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Nearby attractions include: Acropolis, Parthenon, Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Tower of the Winds.

~530 ftSW
5th-century B.C. hilltop temple monument
Acropolis, Athens
3 min walk • Perched atop the rocky outcrop of Athens, the Acropolis stands as a monumental testament to the grandeur of ancient Greek civilization. This iconic citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an enduring symbol of the city and represents the apogee of classical...
~530 ftSW
Iconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins
Parthenon, Athens
3 min walk • The Parthenon stands as the quintessential symbol of ancient Greece and a testament to classical Greek architecture. Nestled atop the Acropolis in the heart of Athens, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city's patron deity.
~490 ftS
Memorial
Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Athens
3 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...
~730 ftNW
Ancient tower to indicate weather and time
Tower of the Winds, Athens
4 min walk • The Tower of the Winds, also known as the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes, is a fascinating archaeological site situated in the Roman Agora of Athens, Greece. This ancient timepiece, constructed in the 1st century BC, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of...
~480 ftW
Iconic temple of ancient Greece
Erechtheion, Athens
3 min walk • The Erechtheion is a revered architectural marvel situated on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. This ancient temple, constructed from 421 to 406 BCE, stands as a testament to the religious and cultural significance of the city during its classical...
~760 ftSW
Memorial
Asklepieion of Athens, Athens
4 min walk • Nestled amidst the historic city of Athens, Greece, the Asklepieion of Athens stands as a testament to the ancient world's dedication to health and healing. This sanctuary, dedicated to the god of medicine, Asklepios, served as a therapeutic and religious center in...
~790 ftS
Monuments and statues
Bema of Phaidros, Athens
4 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...
~230 ftW
Memorial
Peripatos, Athens
2 min walk • Nestled on the historic slopes of Athens' Acropolis, the Peripatos is a lesser-known treasure that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the ancient world. This ancient pathway, whose origins date back to classical times, snakes around the base of the Acropolis...
~730 ftW
Monuments and statues
Athena Promachos, Athens
4 min walk • The Athena Promachos was a colossal bronze statue of Athena sculpted by Pheidias, which stood between the Propylaea and the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens. Athena was the tutelary deity of Athens and the goddess of wisdom and warriors.
~700 ftSE
Landmark monument in a small square
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens
4 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.
~830 ftSW
Archaeological site,
Brauroneion, Athens
4 min walk • The Brauroneion was the sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia on the Athenian Acropolis, located in the southwest corner of the Acropolis plateau, between the Chalkotheke and the Propylaea in Greece. It was originally dedicated during the reign of Peisistratos.

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Which popular attractions are close to Anafiotika?

Nearby attractions include Holy Unmercenaries, Athens (2 min walk), Peripatos, Athens (2 min walk), Aglaureion, Athens (2 min walk), Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus, Athens (2 min walk).

How to get to Anafiotika by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anafiotika:

Bus

Μητροπολη • Lines: 025 (7 min walk)
Φιλελληνων • Lines: 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 209, 227, 790 (8 min walk)

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (7 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Φιλελληνων • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 15, 2, 4, 5 (8 min walk)
Αγαλμα Βυρωνοσ • Lines: 11, 2, 4 (9 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)
Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (12 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (27 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (28 min walk)