Melina Mecouri
Melina Mecouri is a monument in Athens, Attica. Melina Mecouri is situated nearby to Onassis Library, as well as near Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Monument
- Description: 1999 portrait bust in Athens, Greece
- Also known as: “Melina Mercouri (bust)”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Temple of Olympian Zeus.
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, democracy, and Western civilization. Parthenon is situated 460 metres northwest of Melina Mecouri.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Photo: Ava babili, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 160 metres east of Melina Mecouri.
Arch of Hadrian
Photo: A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Makrygianni and Plaka.
Makrygianni
Neighborhood
Photo: Dimorsitanos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Plaka
Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
Anafiotika
Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Melina Mecouri
- Categories: commemorative bust and historic site
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.96986° or 37° 58′ 12″ northLongitude
23.73143° or 23° 43′ 53″ eastInception
1999Open location code
8G95XP9J+WHOpenStreetMap ID
node 2382892203OpenStreetMap feature
historic=monumentWikidata ID
Q111707862
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Melina Mecouri” goes by many names.
- French: “Melina Mercouri”
- German: “Melina Mercouri”
- Greek: “Μελίνα Μερκούρη”
- Russian: “Мелина Меркури”
- Spanish: “Melína Merkoúri”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Onassis Library and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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