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Cave of Zeus Astrapaios

Cave of Zeus Astrapaios is a cave in , . Access is restricted and requires permission. Cave of Zeus Astrapaios is situated nearby to the cave , as well as near .
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  • Access is restricted and requires permission.
  • Type: Cave
  • Description: cave in the rock of the Acropolis of Athens
  • Also known as: “Cave of Zeus” and “Σπήλαιο Αστραπαίου Διός”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parthenon and Erechtheion.

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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, democracy, and Western civilization. is situated 150 metres southeast of Cave of Zeus Astrapaios.

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The or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the , , which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena. is situated 130 metres east of Cave of Zeus Astrapaios.

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The is a prominent rock located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Its English name is the Late Latin composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Hill of Ares".

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anafiotika and Acropolis.

Neighborhood
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is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of , part of the old historical neighborhood called . It lies on the northeast side of the .

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
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is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of , , 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 for bargain shopping.

Cave of Zeus Astrapaios

Latitude
37.97205° or 37° 58′ 19″ north
Longitude
23.72501° or 23° 43′ 30″ east
Open location code
8G95XPCG+R2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4670247191
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
Wiki­data ID
Q24204694
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Cave of Zeus Astrapaios” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Cova de Zeus Olímpic”
  • Finnish: “Olympoksen Zeuksen luola”
  • French: “cave de Zeus”
  • French: “Cave de Zeus”
  • Greek: “σπήλαιο Διός στην Ακρόπολη”
  • Greek: “Σπήλαιο Διός στην Ακρόπολη”
  • Greek: “Σπήλαιο Ολυμπίου Διός”
  • Italian: “Grotta di Zeus Olimpio”
  • Spanish: “Cueva de Zeus Olímpico”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Σπήλαιο Πανός and Σπήλαιο Απόλλωνα Υπακραίου.

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