Transfiguration of the Saviour

Transfiguration of the Saviour is a church in , . Transfiguration of the Saviour is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near .
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Greek Orthodox
  • Description: medieval church near the Acropolis of Athens
  • Also known as: “Church of the Transfiguration”, “Church of the Transfiguration (Athens)”, “Metamorphosi church, Plaka”, and “Σωτηράκης”
  • Wheelchair access: no
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parthenon and Erechtheion.

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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 160 metres south of Transfiguration of the Saviour.

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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.

Peak
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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 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.

Transfiguration of the Saviour

Latitude
37.9729° or 37° 58′ 23″ north
Longitude
23.7265° or 23° 43′ 35″ east
Open location code
8G95XPFG+5J
Open­Street­Map ID
way 818571989
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­chapel
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­greek_orthodox
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
Wiki­data ID
Q20380177
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In Other Languages

From Finnish to Swedish—“Transfiguration of the Saviour” goes by many names.

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