Διογένειον
Διογένειον is a heath in Athens, Attica. Διογένειον is situated nearby to the museum Benizelos Mansion, as well as near the school building 2nd Primary School, Athinon (now 74th).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 340 metres southwest of Διογένειον.
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 300 metres southwest of Διογένειον.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
Church
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation, popularly known as the Metropolis or Mitropoli, is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all of Greece. Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens is situated 190 metres northeast of Διογένειον.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Plaka and Anafiotika.
Plaka
Quarter
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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.
Anafiotika
Neighborhood
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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.
Monastiraki
Neighborhood
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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.
Διογένειον
- Type: Heath
- Categories: archaeological site and historic site
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.97379° or 37° 58′ 26″ northLongitude
23.72911° or 23° 43′ 45″ eastOpen location code
8G95XPFH+GJOpenStreetMap ID
way 921023790OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteOpenStreetMap feature
natural=heath
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Benizelos Mansion and 2nd Primary School, Athinon (now 74th).
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