Saint Nicholas Rangavas

Saint Nicholas Rangavas is a church in , . Saint Nicholas Rangavas is situated nearby to the guest house , as well as near the church .
  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Greek Orthodox
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parthenon and Erechtheion.

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 240 metres southwest of Saint Nicholas Rangavas.

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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 230 metres west of Saint Nicholas Rangavas.

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The near the Acropolis of was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the prize in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia in 335/334 BCE, of which performance he was liturgist. is situated 170 metres southeast of Saint Nicholas Rangavas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anafiotika and Plaka.

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 .

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 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.

Saint Nicholas Rangavas

Latitude
37.97249° or 37° 58′ 21″ north
Longitude
23.72909° or 23° 43′ 45″ east
Inception
11th century
Open location code
8G95XPCH+XJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 816523005
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­greek_orthodox
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
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In Other Languages

“Saint Nicholas Rangavas” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Άγιος Νικόλαος Ραγκαβάς”

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