Erechtion

Erechtion is an archaeological site in , . Erechtion is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parthenon and Erechtheion.

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.

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.

Archaeological site
The was a sanctuary dedicated to Pandrosus, one of the daughters of Cecrops I, the first king of Attica Greece, located on the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anafiotika and Plaka.

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

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

Neighborhood
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.

Erechtion

Latitude
37.97222° or 37° 58′ 20″ north
Longitude
23.72623° or 23° 43′ 34″ east
Elevation
120 metres (394 feet)
Open location code
8G95XPCG+VF
Geo­Names ID
11808614
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