Demis Roussos

Demis Roussos is a tomb in Athens, Attica. Demis Roussos is situated nearby to the cemetery Στρατιωτικό Διαμέρισμα, as well as near the sports venue Mets Indoor Hall.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parthenon and Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Parthenon

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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 Demis Roussos.

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 770 metres northwest of Demis Roussos.

Acropolis Museum

Museum

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The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. Acropolis Museum is situated 1 km northwest of Demis Roussos.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mets and Makrygianni.

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.

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.