Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens

Name: Vasilissis Sofias Avenue
Address: Athens, Greece

#136 among attractions in Athens

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Vasilissis Sofias Avenue is a major avenue in the east side of Athens, the Greek capital. The avenue was originally part of the Kifisias Avenue. The part from Syntagma Square to the intersection with Alexandras Avenue was renamed after Queen Sophia, the consort of King Constantine I. The avenue begins at the intersections of Amalias Avenue and Panepistimiou Street and ends by Alexandras, Kifissias and Mesogeion Avenues as well as Feidippou Street, with a total length of approximately 3 km. A section of the avenue is part of the old GR-1, and a branch of GR-54. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°58'31"N, 23°44'34"E

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Vasilissis Sofias Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, Panathenaic Stadium, Benaki Museum, National Garden.

0.4 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Voukourestiou Street, Athens
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The world's only white marble stadium
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens
13 min walk • The Panathenaic Stadium is an iconic sport venue nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, and stands as a proud testament to the country's ancient sporting history. Known as the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games, this all-marble stadium is a reconstruction of the...
~760 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Benaki Museum, Athens
4 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...
~1580 ftSW
Scenic park with archeological remains
National Garden, Athens
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the National Garden offers a verdant retreat from the bustling cityscape. This lush park, spanning about 15.5 hectares, is a haven for locals and tourists alike, seeking solace amid its leafy avenues and peaceful pathways.
~1840 ftW
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens
9 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.
~530 ftE
Collection of frescoes and artifacts
Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Byzantine and Christian Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage, offering a deep dive into the historical and artistic traditions of Byzantium and the wider Greek world. With its extensive collection of more than 25,000...
0.5 miN
Landmark hill with an amphitheater
Mount Lycabettus, Athens
12 min walk • Mount Lycabettus stands as a limestone beacon in the heart of Athens, Greece, offering panoramic views of the sprawling city below. Rising 300 meters above sea level, this prominent hill is not only a natural landmark but also a cultural hub, thanks to the presence of...
0.4 miW
Coins and medals dating to 1300 B.C.
Numismatic Museum, Athens
12 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 miSW
Grand 1880s hall with Olympic history
Zappeion, Athens
11 min walk • The Zappeion is a grandiose neoclassical building nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, surrounded by the lush greenery of the National Gardens. This historic edifice, completed in 1888, was designed by the celebrated Danish architect Theophil Hansen and stands as a...
~120 ftN
Museum, Vernacular architecture
Stathatos Mansion, Athens
1 min walk • The Stathatos building is a neoclassical villa on the Vasilissis Sofias Avenue. It was built in 1895 by the Saxon-Greek architect Ernst Ziller for the Stathatos Family.
~720 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Athens War Museum, Athens
4 min walk • The Athens War Museum, established on July 18, 1975, is the museum of the Greek Armed Forces. Its purpose is the exhibition of weapon artifacts and the relevant research in the history of war. It covers the history of war in all ages.

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Which popular attractions are close to Vasilissis Sofias Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Stathatos Mansion, Athens (1 min walk), Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens (1 min walk), Lyceum, Athens (3 min walk), Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Vasilissis Sofias Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vasilissis Sofias Avenue:

Trolleybus

Ρηγιλλησ • Lines: 3 (1 min walk)
Stop • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Bus

Ρηγιλλησ • Lines: 100, 203, 204, 204B, 214, 220, 224, 608, 732, 815, Ε14 (1 min walk)
Βυζαντινο Μουσειο-Ρηγιλλησ • Lines: 203, 204, 204B, 214, 220, 224, 608, 622, 732, 815, Ε14 (3 min walk)

Metro

Evangelismos • Lines: Μ3 (7 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (10 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (10 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (12 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)
Zappeion • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (14 min walk)