Attica
Athens Prefecture
Athens

Iroon Square

Iroon Square is a square in , . Iroon Square is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .
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  • Type: Pedestrian zone
  • Description: square in Athens, Greece
  • Also known as: “Iroon square”, “Plateia Iroon”, “Psyrri”, and “Psyrri square”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parthenon and Temple of Hephaestus.

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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 civilization, and democracy. is situated 780 metres south of Iroon Square.

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The or Hephaisteion, is a well-preserved Greek temple dedicated to Hephaestus; it remains standing largely intact today. It is a Doric peripteral temple, and is located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. is situated 440 metres southwest of Iroon Square.

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The 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 Psyri and Monastiraki.

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 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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Kerameikos also known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of , , located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the and by the banks of the Eridanos River.

Iroon Square

Latitude
37.97841° or 37° 58′ 42″ north
Longitude
23.72491° or 23° 43′ 30″ east
Elevation
103 metres (338 feet)
Open location code
8G95XPHF+9X
Open­Street­Map ID
way 86435396
Open­Street­Map feature
highway=­pedestrian
Geo­Names ID
12746278
Wiki­data ID
Q124506334
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In Other Languages

“Iroon Square” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “πλατεία Ηρώων”
  • Greek: “Πλατεία Ηρώων”
  • Greek: “πλατεία Ψυρρή”

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