Gate of Athena Archegetis

The Gate of Athena Archegetis is situated west side of the , in and considered to be the second most prominent remain in the site after the Tower of the Winds.
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Places of Interest Nearby

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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 350 metres south of Gate of Athena Archegetis.

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The or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple, on the north side of the , , that was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena. is situated 280 metres south of Gate of Athena Archegetis.

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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 Monastiraki and Anafiotika.

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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.

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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 .

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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.

Gate of Athena Archegetis

Latitude
37.97453° or 37° 58′ 28″ north
Longitude
23.72557° or 23° 43′ 32″ east
Open location code
8G95XPFG+R6
Open­Street­Map ID
way 815455437
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­gate
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q5527012
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Turkish—“Gate of Athena Archegetis” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “بوابة أثينا أرتشيجيتيس”
  • Dutch: “Poort van Athena Archegetis”
  • Esperanto: “Pordego de Atena Arĥegetis”
  • Finnish: “Athene Arkhegetiin portti”
  • French: “Porte d’Athéna Archegetis”
  • Greek: “Πύλη Αρχηγέτιδος Αθηνάς”
  • Italian: “Porta di Atena Archegetis”
  • Japanese: “アテナ・アルケゲテス門”
  • Slovenian: “vrata Atene Arhegetis”
  • Spanish: “Puerta de Atenea Arquegetis”
  • Turkish: “Athena Archegetis Kapısı”

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