Zeus Meilichios sanctuary
Zeus Meilichios sanctuary is an archaeological site in Athens, Attica. Zeus Meilichios sanctuary is situated nearby to the archaeological site Temple of Artemis Agrotera, as well as near Ilissos Basilica.- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: ancient Athenian sanctuary south of the Ilissos river
- Also known as: “Sanctuary of Zeus Meilichius” and “Ναός του Μειλιχίου Διός”
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 Zeus Meilichios sanctuary.
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 Zeus Meilichios sanctuary.
Temple of Artemis Agrotera
Archaeological site
Photo: James ‘Athenian’ Stuart, Public domain.
Temple of Artemis Agrotera is an archaeological site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mets and Makrygianni.
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.
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.
Plaka
Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
Zeus Meilichios sanctuary
- Categories: hieron, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.96754° or 37° 58′ 3″ northLongitude
23.73567° or 23° 44′ 8″ eastOpen location code
8G95XP9P+27OpenStreetMap ID
node 9517245642OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q110833611
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In Other Languages
From French to Greek—“Zeus Meilichios sanctuary” goes by many names.
- French: “sanctuaire de Zeus Meilichios”
- French: “Sanctuaire de Zeus Meilichios”
- Greek: “Ιερό του Διός Μειλιχίου”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ilissos Basilica and Ιερό Πανός.
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