Melina Merkouri

Places of Interest Nearby

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 1¼ km northwest of Melina Merkouri.

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 640 metres northwest of Melina Merkouri.

Heinrich Schliemann’s grave

Memorial

Photo: Pitichinaccio, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Heinrich Schliemann’s grave is a memorial.

Places in the Area

Mets

Neighborhood

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Mets is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece. It is located between Ardettos Hill, First Cemetery of Athens and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Mets owes its name to a beer brewery, opened by Bavarian brewer Karl Fuchs.

Neos Kosmos

Suburb

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Neos Kosmos is a neighborhood in downtown Athens, Greece.

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.

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