Stoa of Zeus, Athens

Name: Stoa of Zeus
Address: Adrianou St. 24, Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0321 0185

#103 among attractions in Athens

Archaeological site, Historical place

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The Stoa of Zeus at Athens, was a two-aisled stoa located in the northwest corner of the Ancient Agora of Athens. It was built c. 425 BC–410 BC for religious purposes in dedication to Zeus by the Eleutherios : a cult founded after the Persian War. Stoas were not commonly used for religious purposes, but were typically built for promenades and meetings. ()

Local name: Στοά Ελευθερίου Διός Architectural style: Ancient Greek architectureCoordinates: 37°58'33"N, 23°43'20"E

Address

Adrianou St. 24Αθήνα 1 (Ακρόπολης)Athens Greece

Contact

+30 21 0321 0185

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Day trips

Stoa of Zeus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Temple
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stoa of Zeus?

Nearby attractions include Temple of Apollo Patroos, Athens (1 min walk), Temple of Aphrodite Urania, Athens (1 min walk), Temple of Hephaestus, Athens (2 min walk), Metroon, Athens (2 min walk).

How to get to Stoa of Zeus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stoa of Zeus:

Bus

Σταθμοσ Ησαπ Θησειου • Lines: 025, 035, 227 (3 min walk)
Αγιοι Ασωματοι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (5 min walk)

Metro

Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (4 min walk)
Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ασωματων • Lines: 21 (9 min walk)
Θερμοπυλών • Lines: 21 (9 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (19 min walk)
Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (21 min walk)

Train

Rouf (26 min walk)
Athens (31 min walk)