Dipylon Theatre
Dipylon Theatre is a theater building in Athens, Attica which is located on Σαμουήλ Καλογήρου. Dipylon Theatre is situated nearby to Benaki’s Museum of Islamic Art, as well as near the church Άγιος Γρηγόριος ο Φωτιστής.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 Dipylon Theatre.
Temple of Hephaestus
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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 450 metres south of Dipylon Theatre.
Dipylon
Archaeological site
Photo: Zde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Dipylon was the main gate in the city wall of Classical Athens. Located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos, it led to the namesake ancient cemetery, and to the roads connecting Athens with the rest of Greece. Dipylon is situated 200 metres southwest of Dipylon Theatre.
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
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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.
Dipylon Theatre
- Type: Theater building
- Address: Σαμουήλ Καλογήρου 2
- Categories: building, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.97959° or 37° 58′ 47″ northLongitude
23.72089° or 23° 43′ 15″ eastOpen location code
8G95XPHC+R9OpenStreetMap ID
way 449647298OpenStreetMap feature
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Benaki’s Museum of Islamic Art and Άγιος Γρηγόριος ο Φωτιστής.
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