The coastal town of Elefsina is also a municipality that is located in West Attica. It is found only 18 km from Athens and with a population of nearly 25,000. Elefsina has the honor of being declared "European Capital o... more
Archaeological Site of Elefsina
Archaeological Site of Elefsina, 19200, Elefsina
Archaeological Site of Elefsina, 19200, Elefsina
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Due to its strategic position, the settlement of Elefsina was developed to be a large fortified settlement during the Mycenaean period and was founded in 2000 B.C.. It was then that the cult of Demeter was introduced, that worshipped the deity connected to the growing of cereals and nature.
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Archaeological Site of Elefsina
19200
Elefsina
Attica, Greece
Greece
Opening Hours
Monday:
08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 20:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 20:00
Friday:
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 20:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 20:00
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