THE TEMPLE OF ATHENA NIKE

The temple of Athena Nike, was built during 427-424 B.C. in memory of the victory of the Athenians over the Persians.

Architect was Kallikrates, who chose to place it on a tower 9,5 meters high. The position was used as observation post, but also as a worshiping place for Athena Nike, with embossed decoration on the marble protecting parapet that surrounded the tower.

The temple is of Ionian order with columns on two sides, four pillars on the east and four on the west side. The embossed freize on the top depicted assembly of the gods on its east side and various battles on all the other sides.

THE ADDRESS

Acropolis and Parthenon (Archaeological Area)
Acropolis Hill
10555 Athens (Greece)
Tel. +30 210 - 3214172

HOW TO GET THERE

BY ATHENS METRO: 2 (Red Line), Station "Akropolis"

BY BUS: 024, 040, 057, 103, 106, 108, 111, 126, 134, 135, 136, 137, 155, 206, 208, 227, 230, 237, 856, A2, A3, A4, B2, B3, B4, E2, E22

TROLLEY: 1, 5, 15

BY FOOT: From Syntagma Square, follow Filellinon Street to Vasilissis Amalias Avenue, until you meet the walkway of Dionysiou Aeropagitou. Follow it all the way up and you will see the Acropolis on your right hand side.

Shopping

MOFU
Vintage and Contemporary Design for the 70s nostalgic in a very interesting environment.... more
SHOPPING CENTER PLAKA
A terrific one-stop shop for all your souvenir needs.... more
ACROPOLIS MUSEUM SHOP
The ground level shop has a broad selection of postcards, paper goods and the museum’s children’s collection. The second floor... more
OLYMPICO
This jewelry store is known for offering a great selection of contemporary pieces made from precious metals, as well as... more
COMPENDIUM BOOKSHOP
The shop sells anything from new and used, fiction and nonfiction books in English, mainly to ex-patriots – who seem... more
ATHENS GALLERY
Located in the ancient heart of the city, in Plaka, the Athens Gallery offers guests the chance to experience the... more
OLYMPIA
Family business with original paintings. Oils, watercolors, prints, posters and photographs by renowned artists. Price ranges the gamut from 3... more