Agiou Markou Street
Agiou Markou Street is a street in Athens, Attica. Agiou Markou Street is situated nearby to the neighborhood Monastiraki, as well as near the archaeological site Hadrian’s Library.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Parthenon
Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. Parthenon is situated 750 metres south of Agiou Markou Street.
Erechtheion
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The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple, on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, that was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena. Erechtheion is situated 690 metres south of Agiou Markou Street.
Hadrian’s Library
Archaeological site
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Hadrian's Library is the ruin of a monumental building created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens. The main entrance to the library was part of the Stoa of Hadrian with columns of Karystian marble and Pentelic capitals. Hadrian’s Library is situated 370 metres southwest of Agiou Markou Street.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Monastiraki and Psyri.
Monastiraki
Neighborhood
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Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the main shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping.
Psyri
Neighborhood
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Psyri or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in Athens, Greece, today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and small number of hotels.
Athens
Photo: Ggia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Athens is the capital city of Greece with a metropolitan population of 3.6 million inhabitants based on ELSTAT Census but with undocumented population it reaches 5.2 million.
Agiou Markou Street
- Type: Street
- Category: transportation
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.97792° or 37° 58′ 41″ northLongitude
23.72929° or 23° 43′ 45″ eastElevation
87 metres (285 feet)Open location code
8G95XPHH+5PGeoNames ID
11962595
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