Mary Grigorousa and Great Archangels

Mary Grigorousa and Great Archangels is a church in , . Mary Grigorousa and Great Archangels is situated near the square , as well as near the art gallery .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Parthenon and Hadrian’s Library.

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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 360 metres south of Mary Grigorousa and Great Archangels.

Archaeological site
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Hadrian's Library is the ruin of a monumental building created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the . The main entrance to the library was part of the Stoa of Hadrian with columns of Karystian marble and Pentelic capitals.

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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 290 metres south of Mary Grigorousa and Great Archangels.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monastiraki and Anafiotika.

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.

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.

Mary Grigorousa and Great Archangels

Latitude
37.97472° or 37° 58′ 29″ north
Longitude
23.72599° or 23° 43′ 34″ east
Established
1922
Open location code
8G95XPFG+V9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 841670215
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­greek_orthodox
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In Other Languages

“Mary Grigorousa and Great Archangels” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Παναγία Γρηγορούσα και Παμμέγιστοι Ταξιάρχες”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Πλατεία Ταξιαρχών and Art In Gifts.

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Places to explore: Column and Roman Agora signboard.

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