Church of Panagia Kapnikarea

Church of Panagia Kapnikarea is a church in , . Church of Panagia Kapnikarea is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parthenon and Kapnikarea.

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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. is situated 570 metres south of Church of Panagia Kapnikarea.

Church
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The Church of Panagia or just is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest continuously in use churches in .

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 . The main entrance to the library was part of the Stoa of Hadrian with columns of Karystian marble and Pentelic capitals. is situated 210 metres southwest of Church of Panagia Kapnikarea.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monastiraki and Psyri.

Neighborhood
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is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of , , 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 for bargain shopping.

Neighborhood
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or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in , , today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and small number of hotels.

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.

Church of Panagia Kapnikarea

Latitude
37.97637° or 37° 58′ 35″ north
Longitude
23.72858° or 23° 43′ 43″ east
Elevation
78 metres (256 feet)
Open location code
8G95XPGH+GC
Geo­Names ID
11979753
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