Trákhones
District of Álimos
Attica - Greece

Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens

The Temple of Olympian Zeus (Greek: Ναὸς τοῦ Ὀλυμπίου Διός, Naos tou Olympiou Dios), also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal ruined temple in the centre of the Greek capital Athens that was dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods.

Located at 37.9694, 23.7331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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6th-century BC architecture, 2nd-century architecture, Landmarks in Athens, Ancient Greek buildings and structures in Athens, Ancient Greek culture, Unfinished buildings and structures, Temples in ancient Athens, Temples of Zeus, Greek culture

Ellinikon International Airport

Ellinikon International Airport, sometimes spelled Hellinikon was the international airport of Athens, Greece for sixty years up until 2001, when it was replaced by the new Athens International Airport. The grounds of the airport are located 7 kilometres south of Athens, and just west of Glyfada. It was named after the village of Elliniko (Elleniko), now a suburb of Athens. The IATA code formerly used for the airport is now in use for Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.

Located at 37.8983, 23.7294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Eero Saarinen structures, Transport in Athens, Buildings and structures in Athens, Airports in Greece, History of Athens, Tourism in Athens, Aviation in Greece, Airports established in 1938

Panathenaic Stadium

The Panathenaic Stadium or Panathinaiko (Greek: Παναθηναϊκό στάδιο, also known as the Kallimarmaro,is the most ancient stadium in use in the world, is an athletic stadium in Athens that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Reconstructed from the remains of an ancient Greek stadium, the Panathenaic is the only major stadium in the world built entirely of white marble and is one of the oldest in the world.

Located at 37.9683, 23.7411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Landmarks in Athens, Olympic stadiums, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, 1896 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic archery venues, Olympic athletics venues, Olympic gymnastics venues, Olympic weightlifting venues, Olympic wrestling venues

Hellinikon Olympic Complex

The Hellinikon Olympic Complex is situated at Hellinikon on the east coast of Greece south of Athens, approximately 16 kilometres from the Olympic Village. It was built on the site of the former Ellinikon International Airport for the staging of the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2004 Summer Paralympics. It consists of 5 separate venues.

Located at 37.8944, 23.73 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Softball venues, Field hockey venues, Baseball venues, Basketball venues in Greece, Indoor arenas in Greece, Baseball in Greece, Artificial whitewater courses, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic baseball venues

Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre

The Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre hosted the sailing events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The center is located about four miles from downtown Athens along the coast. It was officially opened on August 2, 2004, a few weeks before the Olympics, though test events were conducted at the site in August 2002 and 2003. The center had a capacity of 1,600 for the medal ceremonies.

Located at 37.8778, 23.7278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic sailing venues, Sports venues in Greece

Dafni metro station

The Dafni station of the Athens Metro began operating in 2000. It is considered as one of the most important stations of the Metro system. New trade activities around the area have taken place.

Located at 37.9499, 23.7382 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Athens Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 2000

Nea Smyrni Stadium

Nea Smyrni Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Panionios G.S.S. which plays for the Greek Super League. The stadium is located in the southern suburb of Nea Smyrni, which is the heart of the team's fanbase. The all seated stadium holds 11,700 spectators and was built in 1939.

Located at 37.943, 23.7092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sports venues completed in 1939, Football venues in Greece, Sports venues in Athens, Multi-purpose stadiums in Greece, Panionios G.S.S.

Hellenikon Air Base

Hellenikon Air Base was a former United States Air Force base located in Athens, Greece. After its closure, it was redeveloped into Ellinikon International Airport.

Located at 37.8983, 23.7294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Closed facilities of the United States Air Force, Aviation in Greece, USAAF Air Transport Command Airfields - European

First Cemetery of Athens

The First Cemetery of Athens (Greek: Πρώτο Νεκροταφείο Αθηνών) is the official cemetery of the City of Athens and the first to be built. It opened in 1837 and soon became a luxurious cemetery for famous Greek people and foreigners. The cemetery is located behind the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathinaiko Stadium in central Athens. It can be found at the top end of Anapafseos Street (Eternal Rest Street). It is large green space including pines and cypresses.

Located at 37.9632, 23.7379 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Cemeteries in Greece, National cemeteries, Christian Orthodox cemeteries, Roman Catholic cemeteries, Anglican cemeteries, Lutheran cemeteries, Buildings and structures in Athens, Visitor attractions in Athens, 1837 establishments in Greece

Tactual Museum of Athens

The Tactual Museum of Athens was founded in Athens in 1984 so that visually impaired people may become familiarised with the cultural heritage of Greece. The museum's exhibits are copies of original artifacts of the Mycenaean, Geometric, Archaic, Austere, classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods. There are also exhibits from the Byzantine era and works of art from visually impaired people.

Located at 37.9454, 23.7001 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Museums in Athens, Museums established in 1984, Art museums and galleries in Greece

Nordic Library at Athens

The Nordic Library at Athens (Greek: Βιβλιοθήκη των Βορείων Χωρών στην Αθήνα) is one of several international archaeological libraries in Athens, Greece. It was established in 1996, as a cooperative venture run by the Danish Institute at Athens, the Finnish Institute at Athens, the Norwegian Institute at Athens and the Swedish Institute at Athens. It currently holds about 40,000 volumes.

Located at 37.9682, 23.7269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Foreign Archaeological Institutes in Greece, Libraries in Athens, Libraries established in 1996

Evgenidio Foundation

The Evgenidio Foundation (Greek: Ίδρυμα Ευγενίδου, "Eugenidis Foundation") was established in 1956 in Athens, Greece implementing the will of the late Greek benefactor Εugenios Eugenidis, who died in April 1954. It has the form of private legal entity under law. The activity of the foundation, in accordance with its articles of association, is to contribute to the scientific and technological education of young people in Greece.

Located at 37.9401, 23.6964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Foundations based in Greece, Planetaria, Science museums in Greece, Museums in Athens

Municipal Art Gallery of Piraeus

The Municipal Art Gallery of Piraeus is a museum in Piraeus, Greece. It was inaugurated in 1957 as part of the Municipal Library in the building of the Municipal Theatre. In 1985 it became an independent department. It is now housed in a building a few blocks away, at 29 Filonos Str.

Located at 37.9452, 23.7303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Greece, Museums in Piraeus, Art museums established in 1957, 1957 establishments in Greece

Dafni, Athens

Dafni is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece.

Located at 37.951, 23.736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Athens

Gouva, Athens

Gouva is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece.

Located at 37.9586, 23.7378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Athens

Hellinikon Olympic Arena

The Hellinikon Olympic Indoor Arena is a multi-use sports indoor arena that is located in Ellinikon, Athens, Greece. It is a part of the Hellinikon Olympic Complex, and it is located adjacent to the Hellinikon Fencing Hall. It is approximately 10 miles from the Athens Olympic Village. It was built on the site of the former Hellinikon International Airport for the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Paralympics. The facility seats 15,000 spectators for basketball, and 13,500 for handball.

Located at 37.8936, 23.7233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 2004, Basketball venues in Greece, Indoor arenas in Greece, Handball venues, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic basketball venues, Olympic handball venues, Olympiacos B.C., Panionios B.C., Sports venues in Athens

Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (Greek: Υπηρεσία Πολιτικής Αεροπορίας), abbreviated HCAA, is a department of the Greek Government under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. It is involved in Air Traffic Control, aeronautical communications, airport operations, aircraft registration and inspection, licensing of civil air operators and personnel certification.

Located at 37.8781, 23.7339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Aviation in Greece, Civil aviation authorities, Air navigation service providers

Faliro Sports Pavilion Arena

The Faliro Sports Pavilion Arena which is part of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex is an indoor arena in Faliro, near Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is nicknamed "The Little Peace And Friendship Stadium", due to its similarity in design and close proximity to the Peace and Friendship Stadium. It was the site of the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics preliminary matches of handball, as well as the taekwondo competition.

Located at 37.9361, 23.6911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 2004, Basketball venues in Greece, Indoor arenas in Greece, Olympic handball venues, Olympic taekwondo venues, 2004 Summer Olympic venues

Hellinikon Stadium

Hellinikon Stadium is a stadium located at the Hellinikon Olympic Complex in Hellinikon, located approximately 8 kilometres south of the center of Athens, near Glyfada on the Aegean Sea coast. Ethnikos Piraeus F.C. currently plays its home matches there.

Located at 37.8976, 23.7293 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 2004, Football venues in Greece, Olympic stadiums, Sports venues in Athens, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Ethnikos Piraeus F.C.

Hellinikon Fencing Hall

The Hellinikon Fencing Hall is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena that is located adjacent to the Hellinikon Olympic Arena. The venue is part of the Hellinikon Events Hall of the Hellinikon Olympic Complex.

Located at 37.8954, 23.7228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 2004, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic fencing venues, Indoor arenas in Greece, Sports venues in Athens, Basketball venues in Greece

Hellinikon Olympic Canoe/Kayak Slalom Centre

The Hellinikon Olympic Canoe/Kayak Slalom Centre is located in the Hellinicon Olympic Complex in Greece. The venue hosted the canoe slalom events for the 2004 Summer Olympics. It consists of a competition course, a secondary training course, and a warm-up lake of natural form that occupies a total area of 27,000 square metres. The total land surface area consists of 288,000 square metres. The facility seats 7,600 spectators, though only 6,700 seats were made publicly available for the Olympics.

Located at 37.901, 23.735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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2004 Summer Olympic venues, Artificial whitewater courses, Sports venues in Athens, Olympic canoeing venues

Hellinikon Olympic Hockey Centre

The Hellinikon Olympic Hockey Centre was the site of the field hockey events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Located in the Hellinikon Olympic Complex, the facility consists of two hockey fields. The larger stadium seats 7,200 fans – though only 5,200 seats have been made publicly available during the games, and the smaller stadium seats 2,100 spectators – though only 1,200 seats have been made publicly available during the games.

Located at 37.8999, 23.7269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 2004, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic field hockey venues, Sports venues in Greece

Hellinikon Olympic Softball Stadium

The Hellinikon Olympic Softball Stadium is a softball stadium located in the Hellinikon Olympic Complex. It hosted the softball competitions during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. The venue consists of a main softball field of 4,800 seats - though only 3,400 seats were made publicly available during the games - and 2 warm-up fields nearby. Construction on the facility was completed on February 29, 2004, and it was officially opened on July 30, 2004.

Located at 37.8943, 23.7278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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2004 Summer Olympic venues, Softball venues, Sports venues in Athens

Swissair Flight 316

On 8 October 1979, a Swissair DC-8 crashed while attempting to land at Athens-Ellinikon International Airport. Of the 154 passengers and crew on board, 14 perished in the accident.

Located at 37.8739, 23.7408 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Aviation accidents and incidents in 1979, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by pilot error, Airliner accidents and incidents involving runway overruns, Aviation accidents and incidents in Greece, Accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-8, Swissair accidents and incidents, 1979 in Greece

Athens Metro Mall

{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:37.93902 |23.74128|type:landmark_globe:earth_region:GR-ATH_scale:150000_source:gnis|||||| | |name=Athens Metro Mall }} Athens Metro MallLocation Agios Dimitrios, Athens, GreeceWebsite http://www. athensmetromall. gr/ The Athens Metro Mall is a shopping mall located very close to the Saint Dimitrios stop of the Attiko Metro on Vouliagmenis Avenue. The mall opened at 30 November 2010.

Located at 37.939, 23.7413 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Athens