Ilissos Basilica
Ilissos Basilica is an archaeological site in Athens, Attica. Ilissos Basilica is situated nearby to the pitch Εθνικός Γ.Σ. 1893, as well as near the archaeological site Zeus Meilichios sanctuary.Photo: George E. Koronaios, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: early Christian basilica in Athens Municipality, Greece
- Also known as: “Βασιλική του Ιλισσού-Μαρτύριον Αγίου Λεωνίδη”
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 northwest of Ilissos Basilica.
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 300 metres northwest of Ilissos Basilica.
Temple of Artemis Agrotera
Archaeological site
Photo: James ‘Athenian’ Stuart, Public domain.
Temple of Artemis Agrotera is an archaeological site, which is situated 110 metres southwest of Ilissos Basilica.
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.
Ilissos Basilica
- Categories: basilica, early Christian basilica, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.96831° or 37° 58′ 6″ northLongitude
23.73624° or 23° 44′ 11″ eastOpen location code
8G95XP9P+8FOpenStreetMap ID
node 9517221231OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q57016121
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In Other Languages
From German to Greek—“Ilissos Basilica” goes by many names.
- German: “Ilisos-Basilika”
- Greek: “Βασιλική Ιλισσού”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Εθνικός Γ.Σ. 1893 and Zeus Meilichios sanctuary.
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