Zappiou Garden
Zappiou Garden is a garden in Athens, Attica. Zappiou Garden is situated nearby to Pond with turtles, as well as near the archaeological site Zappeion Domus.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 780 metres west of Zappiou Garden.
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 southwest of Zappiou Garden.
Arch of Hadrian
Photo: A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Arch of Hadrian is situated 330 metres west of Zappiou Garden.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Athens and Plaka.
Athens
Photo: Ggia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Athens is the capital city of Greece with a metropolitan population of 3.6 million inhabitants based on ELSTAT Census but with undocumented population it reaches 5.2 million.
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.
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.
Zappiou Garden
- Type: Garden
- Category: recreation area
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.9713° or 37° 58′ 17″ northLongitude
23.73553° or 23° 44′ 8″ eastOpen location code
8G95XPCP+G6OpenStreetMap ID
way 10973127OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=garden
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In Other Languages
“Zappiou Garden” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Κήπος Ζαππείου”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pond with turtles and Zappeion Domus.
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