Άγιος Γρηγόριος ο Φωτιστής
Άγιος Γρηγόριος ο Φωτιστής is a church in Athens, Attica which is located on Κριεζή. Άγιος Γρηγόριος ο Φωτιστής is situated nearby to the theater building Θέατρο Ήβη, as well as near Dipylon Theatre.- Type: Church
- Denomination: Armenian Apostolic
- Also known as: “Μητροπολιτικός Καθεδρικός Ναός Αγίου Γρηγορίου του Φωτιστή”
- Address: Κριεζή 10, Αθήνα
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Temple of Hephaestus.
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 southeast of Άγιος Γρηγόριος ο Φωτιστής.
Temple of Hephaestus
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Temple of Hephaestus 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. Temple of Hephaestus is situated 420 metres south of Άγιος Γρηγόριος ο Φωτιστής.
Areopagus
Peak
Photo: ajbear, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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 Keramikos and Psyri.
Keramikos
Neighborhood
Photo: George E. Koronaios, CC0.
Kerameikos also known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River.
Psyri
Neighborhood
Photo: Badseed, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Psyri or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in Athens, Greece, today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and small number of hotels.
Thiseio
Neighborhood
Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Thiseio or Thissio is a traditional neighbourhood in the old city of Athens, Greece, northwest of the Acropolis, and surrounded by the archaeological sites of the Agora, Keramikos and Pnyx.
Άγιος Γρηγόριος ο Φωτιστής
- Categories: cathedral, building, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.9794° or 37° 58′ 46″ northLongitude
23.72191° or 23° 43′ 19″ eastOpen location code
8G95XPHC+QQOpenStreetMap ID
way 227214602OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=cathedralOpenStreetMap attribute
denomination=armenian_apostolic
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