The Area South of the Ancient Agora
The Area South of the Ancient Agora is in Athens, Attica. The Area South of the Ancient Agora is situated nearby to the historic site Panathenaic Way, as well as near The Paved Court of Klepsydra.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Areopagus.
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 210 metres southeast of The Area South of the Ancient Agora.
Areopagus
Peak
Photo: ajbear, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Areopagus was a principal council of ancient Athens, later serving mainly as a judicial body responsible for cases of homicide, wounding, and certain religious offenses.
Erechtheion
Photo: Chepry, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple, on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, that was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena. Erechtheion is situated 170 metres east of The Area South of the Ancient Agora.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Anafiotika and Asteroskopeio.
Anafiotika
Neighborhood
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Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies on the northeast side of the Acropolis hill.
Asteroskopeio
Neighborhood
Photo: Dimboukas, Public domain.
Asteroskopeio, meaning 'observatory', is a neighborhood of the center of Athens, Greece. It is located between Thiseio and Nymphon Hill. The neighbourhood named after the National Observatory of Athens that was built in Nymphon Hill in 1842, thanks to the donation of wealthy Greek Georgios Sinas.
Monastiraki
Neighborhood
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Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, 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 Attica for bargain shopping.
The Area South of the Ancient Agora
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- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.97259° or 37° 58′ 21″ northLongitude
23.72464° or 23° 43′ 29″ eastOpen location code
8G95XPFF+2VOpenStreetMap ID
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