Monastiraki Square

Monastiraki Square is a railway stop in , . Monastiraki Square is situated nearby to , as well as near the archaeological site .
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  • Type: Railway stop
  • Also known as: “Monastiraki” and “Μοναστήριον”
  • Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parthenon and Hadrian’s Library.

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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 540 metres south of Monastiraki Square.

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 120 metres southeast of Monastiraki Square.

Mosque
Photo: George E. Koronaios, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a former in Square, central Athens, in the region of . Built in 1759 during the Ottoman era, the building has since been repurposed as a traditional art – as an annex of the Museum of Greek Folk Art.

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.

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

Monastiraki Square

Latitude
37.97634° or 37° 58′ 35″ north
Longitude
23.72583° or 23° 43′ 33″ east
Elevation
110 metres (361 feet)
Open location code
8G95XPGG+G8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9666216520
Open­Street­Map feature
public_transport=­stop_position
Open­Street­Map feature
railway=­stop
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
Geo­Names ID
12492496
Wiki­data ID
Q112968748
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Satellite Map

Discover Monastiraki Square from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Russian—“Monastiraki Square” goes by many names.
  • French: “Monastiraki”
  • German: “Monastiraki”
  • Greek: “Μοναστηράκι”
  • Greek: “Πλατεία Μοναστηρακίου”
  • Korean: “모나스티라키 역”
  • Russian: “Монастираки”

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