Saint Symeon
Saint Symeon is a church in Athens, Attica. Saint Symeon is situated nearby to the neighborhood Anafiotika, as well as near Erechtheion.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Church
- Denomination: Greek Orthodox
- Also known as: “Church of Saint Symeon”
- Wheelchair access: limited
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 civilization, and democracy. Parthenon is situated 150 metres southwest of Saint Symeon.
Erechtheion
Photo: Chepry, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 110 metres southwest of Saint Symeon.
Areopagus
Peak
Photo: ajbear, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Areopagus 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 Plaka.
Anafiotika
Neighborhood
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Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies on the northeast side of the Acropolis hill.
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.
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.
Saint Symeon
- Categories: building, chapel, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.97262° or 37° 58′ 21″ northLongitude
23.72758° or 23° 43′ 39″ eastElevation
168 metres (551 feet)Inception
1874Open location code
8G95XPFH+22OpenStreetMap ID
way 948172317OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=chapelOpenStreetMap attribute
denomination=greek_orthodoxOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=limitedGeoNames ID
12402361
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In Other Languages
“Saint Symeon” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Άγιος Συμεών”
- Greek: “Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Συμεών των Αναφαίων”
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