Greece crowning Lord Byron
Greece crowning Lord Byron is a memorial in Athens, Attica. Greece crowning Lord Byron is situated nearby to the work of art Megas Alexandros, as well as near the archaeological site Zappeion Domus.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Memorial
- Description: 1896 public artwork in Athens, Greece
- Also known as: “Greece crowns Byron” and “Lord Byron memorial, Athens”
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, Western civilization, and democracy. Parthenon is situated 610 metres west of Greece crowning Lord Byron.
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 170 metres south of Greece crowning Lord Byron.
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. Arch of Hadrian is situated 150 metres southwest of Greece crowning Lord Byron.
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
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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
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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.
Greece crowning Lord Byron
- Categories: commemorative sculpture and historic site
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.97083° or 37° 58′ 15″ northLongitude
23.73357° or 23° 44′ 1″ eastInception
1895Open location code
8G95XPCM+8COpenStreetMap ID
node 3263303961OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorialWikidata ID
Q111707937
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In Other Languages
“Greece crowning Lord Byron” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Η Ελλάς (στέφει) τον Βύρωνα”
- Greek: “Η Ελλάς τον Βύρωνα”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Megas Alexandros and Zappeion Domus.
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