Néa Smýrni in Attica
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Eurovision Song Contest 2006

The Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was the 51st Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece on 18 May (for the semi-final) and 20 May 2006 (for the final). The hosting national broadcaster of the contest was Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi (ERT). The Finnish band Lordi won the contest with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah", written by lead singer Mr. Lordi.

Located at 37.9667, 23.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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2006 in Greece, 2006 music awards, Culture in Athens, Eurovision Song Contest by year, Greek music, Sakis Rouvas

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 0 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.

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 1 miles away.
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Museums in Athens, Museums established in 1984, Art museums and galleries in Greece

Tavros-Eleftherios Venizelos station

Tavros-Eleftherios Venizelos station (Greek: Σταθμός Ταύρου-Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου Stathmos Tavrou-Eleftheriou Venizelou) is a train station in Athens metropolitan area, Greece. The station is on the Piraeus-Kifissia line of Athens-Piraeus Electric Railways (ISAP), at 6.171 km from Piraeus. It is located in the municipality of Tavros, near the boundary with Kallithea and is named after the former Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos.

Located at 37.9625, 23.7034 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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ISAP stations

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 1 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 1 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Greece, Museums in Piraeus, Art museums established in 1957, 1957 establishments in Greece

Petralona

Petralona is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece located between Thiseio and Kallithea. Athenians refer to Petralona either as Ano (upper) Petralona or Kato (Lower) Petralona, where Ano Petralona is the area between the hill of Filopappou and the railway and Kato Petralona the area between the railway and Piraeus Street.

Located at 37.9663, 23.7105 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Athens

Harokopio University

Harokopio University is a public research university in Athens, Greece. It was founded in 1990 as the successor of the Harokopios Higher School of Home Economics that was established in 1929. The development of the University was based on international standards and scientific research that was conducted by the Institute of Regional Development of the Panteion University after request of the Ministry of Education.

Located at 37.9611, 23.7083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in Greece, Educational institutions established in 1990, Education in Athens