South-west Temple

South-west Temple is a ruins in , . South-west Temple is situated nearby to the ruins , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parthenon and Temple of Hephaestus.

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The is a former temple on the , Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. is situated 510 metres southeast of South-west Temple.

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The 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. is situated 140 metres northwest of South-west Temple.

Peak
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The 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 Asteroskopeio and Monastiraki.

Neighborhood
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, meaning 'observatory', is a neighborhood of the center of , . It is located between and Nymphon Hill. The neighbourhood named after the that was built in Nymphon Hill in 1842, thanks to the donation of wealthy Greek Georgios Sinas.

Neighborhood
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is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of , , 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 for bargain shopping.

Neighborhood
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or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in , , today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and small number of hotels.

South-west Temple

Latitude
37.97485° or 37° 58′ 29″ north
Longitude
23.72265° or 23° 43′ 22″ east
Open location code
8G95XPFF+W3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 145662901
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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In Other Languages

From Greek to Spanish—“South-west Temple” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Νοτιοδυτικός Ναός”
  • Spanish: “Templo Suroeste”

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