Acropolis

Acropolis is a hill in , and has about 500 residents and an elevation of 147 metres. Acropolis is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Parthenon and Erechtheion.

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The is a former temple on the , Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy.

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The or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple, on the north side of the , , that was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.

Peak
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The was a principal council of ancient Athens, later serving mainly as a judicial body responsible for cases of homicide, wounding, and certain religious offenses.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anafiotika and Acropolis.

Neighborhood
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is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of , part of the old historical neighborhood called . It lies on the northeast side of the .

Neighborhood
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Makrygianni or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of , . Also known as , it is located in the south side of and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou.

Quarter
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Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of , clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the , and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.

Acropolis

Latitude
37.97168° or 37° 58′ 18″ north
Longitude
23.72572° or 23° 43′ 33″ east
Population
500
Elevation
147 metres (482 feet)
Open location code
8G95XPCG+M7
Geo­Names ID
265409
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In Other Languages

“Acropolis” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Akrópolis”
  • Greek: “Ακρόπολη”
  • Greek: “Ακρόπολις”

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