Roman baths
Roman baths is an archaeological site in Athens, Attica. Roman baths is situated nearby to Arch of Hadrian, as well as near Temple of Olympian Zeus.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Temple of Olympian Zeus.
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 630 metres west of Roman baths.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
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The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of Athens, now in ruins. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Temple of Olympian Zeus is situated 260 metres south of Roman baths.
Arch of Hadrian
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The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Arch of Hadrian is situated 220 metres southwest of Roman baths.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Plaka and Athens.
Plaka
Quarter
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Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
Athens
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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.
Makrygianni
Neighborhood
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Makrygianni or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece. Also known as Acropolis, it is located in the south side of Acropolis and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou.
Roman baths
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Roman Baths”
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.97159° or 37° 58′ 18″ northLongitude
23.73384° or 23° 44′ 2″ eastElevation
87 metres (285 feet)Open location code
8G95XPCM+JGOpenStreetMap ID
node 4267892358OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteGeoNames ID
12023454
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Greek—“Roman baths” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “罗马浴室”
- Greek: “Ρωμαϊκά λουτρά”
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