Zappeion Olympic Swimming Pool

Zappeion Olympic Swimming Pool is a pool in , . Zappeion Olympic Swimming Pool is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Parthenon and Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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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.

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The , also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of , now in ruins. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods.

Archaeological site
Photo: James ‘Athenian’ Stuart, Public domain.
is an archaeological site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Makrygianni and Mets.

Neighborhood
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or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of , . Also known as Acropolis, it is located in the south side of and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood of , . It is located between Ardettos Hill, First Cemetery of Athens and . owes its name to a beer brewery, opened by brewer Karl Fuchs.

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.

Zappeion Olympic Swimming Pool

Latitude
37.96849° or 37° 58′ 7″ north
Longitude
23.73548° or 23° 44′ 8″ east
Elevation
72 metres (236 feet)
Open location code
8G95XP9P+95
Geo­Names ID
13060426
Wiki­data ID
Q122453925
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In Other Languages

“Zappeion Olympic Swimming Pool” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Ολυμπιακό Κολυμβητήριο Ζαππείου”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kallirois and Anafiotika.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Basilica of Ilissos - Η Βασιλική του Ιλισσού and Temple Artemis Agrotera - Ναός Αγροτέρας Αρτέμιδος.

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