Former Medrese in the Ancient Roman Agora
Former Medrese in the Ancient Roman Agora is a heath in Athens, Attica. Former Medrese in the Ancient Roman Agora is situated nearby to the ruins Madrasah Gate, as well as near Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments.Photo: George E. Koronaios, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Erechtheion.
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 350 metres south of Former Medrese in the Ancient Roman Agora.
Erechtheion
Photo: Chepry, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple, on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, that was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena. Erechtheion is situated 290 metres south of Former Medrese in the Ancient Roman Agora.
Hadrian’s Library
Archaeological site
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hadrian's Library is the ruin of a monumental building created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens. The main entrance to the library was part of the Stoa of Hadrian with columns of Karystian marble and Pentelic capitals. Hadrian’s Library is situated 120 metres northwest of Former Medrese in the Ancient Roman Agora.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Monastiraki and Anafiotika.
Monastiraki
Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, 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 Attica for bargain shopping.
Anafiotika
Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies on the northeast side of the Acropolis hill.
Plaka
Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
Former Medrese in the Ancient Roman Agora
- Type: Heath
- Categories: madrasa, prison, ruins, and historic site
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.97458° or 37° 58′ 29″ northLongitude
23.72736° or 23° 43′ 39″ eastOpen location code
8G95XPFG+RWOpenStreetMap ID
way 86320053OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruinsOpenStreetMap feature
natural=heathWikidata ID
Q12880880
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Former Medrese in the Ancient Roman Agora” goes by many names.
- French: “madrassa d’Athènes”
- French: “médersa d’Athènes”
- French: “médressé d’Athènes”
- French: “Médressé d’Athènes”
- Greek: “Μεντρεσές Αθηνών”
- Spanish: “Madrasa de Atenas”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Madrasah Gate and Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments.
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