The Erechtheion
The Erechtheion is in Athens, Attica. The Erechtheion is situated nearby to the archaeological site Sanctuary of Eros and Aphrodite, as well as near Pandroseion.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Erechtheion.
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.
Erechtheion
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The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple, on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, that was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Areopagus
Peak
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The Areopagus was a principal council of ancient Athens, later serving mainly as a judicial body responsible for cases of homicide, wounding, and certain religious offenses.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Anafiotika and Plaka.
Anafiotika
Neighborhood
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Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies on the northeast side of the Acropolis hill.
Plaka
Quarter
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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.
Acropolis
Neighborhood
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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.
The Erechtheion
- Type: Sign
- Categories: information and tourism
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.97217° or 37° 58′ 20″ northLongitude
23.72672° or 23° 43′ 36″ eastOpen location code
8G95XPCG+VMOpenStreetMap ID
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tourism=information
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In Other Languages
“The Erechtheion” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Το Ερέχθειον”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sanctuary of Eros and Aphrodite and Pandroseion.
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