Hole in the ground

Hole in the ground is an archaeological site in , . Hole in the ground is situated nearby to the church , as well as near the archaeological site .

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 560 metres southeast of Hole in the ground.

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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 180 metres west of Hole in the ground.

Archaeological site
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The or Painted Portico was a Doric erected around 460 BC on the north side of the . It was one of the most famous sites in ancient Athens, owing its fame to the paintings and war-booty displayed within it and to its association with ancient Greek philosophy, especially Stoicism.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monastiraki and Psyri.

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.

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.

Hole in the ground

Latitude
37.97583° or 37° 58′ 33″ north
Longitude
23.72342° or 23° 43′ 24″ east
Open location code
8G95XPGF+89
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1472830531
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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