The ‘Kallirroe’ fountain

The ‘Kallirroe’ fountain is a ruins in , . Access is restricted and requires permission. The ‘Kallirroe’ fountain is situated near the ruins , as well as near the archaeological site .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Parthenon and Areopagus.

Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a former temple on the , Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. is situated 500 metres east of The ‘Kallirroe’ fountain.

Peak
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The was a principal council of ancient Athens, later serving mainly as a judicial body responsible for cases of homicide, wounding, and certain religious offenses.

The is a hill or hillside in central , the capital of . Beginning as early as 507 BC, the Athenians gathered on the to host their popular assemblies, making the hill one of the earliest and most important sites in the creation of democracy. is situated 120 metres west of The ‘Kallirroe’ fountain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Asteroskopeio and Acropolis.

Neighborhood
Photo: Dimboukas, Public domain.
, meaning 'observatory', is a neighborhood of the center of , . It is located between and Nymphon Hill. The neighbourhood named after the that was built in Nymphon Hill in 1842, thanks to the donation of wealthy Greek Georgios Sinas.

Neighborhood
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Makrygianni or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of , . Also known as , it is located in the south side of and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou.

Neighborhood
Asyrmatos or Attaliotika is a neighborhood of the center of , . It is located in the west slopes of Philopappos Hill, next to Ano Petralona district.

The ‘Kallirroe’ fountain

Latitude
37.97151° or 37° 58′ 17″ north
Longitude
23.72086° or 23° 43′ 15″ east
Open location code
8G95XPCC+J8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4332841337
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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In Other Languages

“The ‘Kallirroe’ fountain” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Κρήνη ‘Καλλιρρόη’”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: East road and Area of Stenopos Kolytos.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Καλλιρρόη and STENOPOS KOLLYTOS AREA.

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