Onassis Library

Onassis Library is a library in , , which is located on Λεωφόρος Βασιλίσσης Αμαλίας. Onassis Library is situated near the memorial , as well as near .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Parthenon and Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 430 metres northwest of Onassis Library.

Photo: Ava babili, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of , now in ruins. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. is situated 180 metres east of Onassis Library.

Photo: A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The , 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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Makrygianni and Plaka.

Neighborhood
Photo: Dimorsitanos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of , . Also known as Acropolis, it is located in the south side of and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou.

Quarter
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Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of , clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the , and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.

Neighborhood
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is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of , part of the old historical neighborhood called . It lies on the northeast side of the .

Onassis Library

Latitude
37.96995° or 37° 58′ 12″ north
Longitude
23.73117° or 23° 43′ 52″ east
Levels
3
Wheelchair access
limited
Operator
Ϊδρυμα Ωνάσση
Open location code
8G95XP9J+XF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 270853565
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­library
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­house
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In Other Languages

“Onassis Library” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Ωνάσειος Βιβλιοθήκη”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Melina Mercouri and Dionysiou Areopagitou.

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Places to explore: Μέγαρον Γκαλιστινού and Ariona Α.Ε. Σύνδεσμος Υπότροφων.

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