Current excavations at the north side of the Ancient Athenian Agora
Current excavations at the north side of the Ancient Athenian Agora is in Athens, Attica. Current excavations at the north side of the Ancient Athenian Agora is situated nearby to the archaeological site Stoa Poikile, as well as near the ruins Royal Stoa.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Temple of Hephaestus.
Parthenon
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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 620 metres southeast of Current excavations at the north side of the Ancient Athenian Agora.
Temple of Hephaestus
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The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion, is a well-preserved Greek temple dedicated to Hephaestus; it remains standing largely intact today. It is a Doric peripteral temple, and is located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. Temple of Hephaestus is situated 130 metres southwest of Current excavations at the north side of the Ancient Athenian Agora.
Stoa Poikile
Archaeological site
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The Stoa Poikile or Painted Portico was a Doric stoa erected around 460 BC on the north side of the Ancient Agora of Athens. It was one of the most famous sites in ancient Athens, owing its fame to the paintings and war-booty displayed within it and to its association with ancient Greek philosophy, especially Stoicism.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Monastiraki and Psyri.
Monastiraki
Neighborhood
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Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, 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 Attica for bargain shopping.
Psyri
Neighborhood
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Psyri or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in Athens, Greece, today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and small number of hotels.
Keramikos
Neighborhood
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Kerameikos also known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River.
Current excavations at the north side of the Ancient Athenian Agora
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“Current excavations at the north side of the Ancient Athenian Agora” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Πρόσφατες ανασκαφές στη βόρεια πλευρά της αρχαίας αγοράς της Αθήνας”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Royal Stoa and Altar of the 12 Gods.
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