Zappeion
Zappeion is a tram stop in Athens, Attica. Zappeion is situated nearby to the pitch Εθνικός Γ.Σ. 1893, as well as near the sports venue Όμιλος Αντισφαίρισης Αθηνών.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 civilisation, and democracy. Parthenon is situated 1 km west of Zappeion.
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 290 metres west of Zappeion.
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 400 metres west of Zappeion.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Makrygianni and Mets.
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.
Mets
Neighborhood
Photo: Dimorsitanos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Zappeion
- Type: Tram stop
- Also known as: “Zappio”
- Categories: railway stop, transport stop, and transportation
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.96931° or 37° 58′ 10″ northLongitude
23.7364° or 23° 44′ 11″ eastInception
July 19th, 2004Operator
Urban Rail Transport S.A.Network
Athens TramOpen location code
8G95XP9P+PHOpenStreetMap ID
node 364338802OpenStreetMap feature
public_transport=stop_positionOpenStreetMap feature
railway=tram_stop
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In Other Languages
From French to Greek—“Zappeion” goes by many names.
- French: “Zappéion”
- Greek: “Ζάππειο”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Εθνικός Γ.Σ. 1893 and Όμιλος Αντισφαίρισης Αθηνών.
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