Thisio
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Thiseio Θησείο |
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 Location within Athens |
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| Coordinates: 37°58′32″N 23°43′00″E / 37.97556°N 23.71667°ECoordinates: 37°58′32″N 23°43′00″E / 37.97556°N 23.71667°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Attica |
| City | Athens |
| Postal code | 118 51 |
| Area code(s) | 210 |
| Website | www.cityofathens.gr |
Thiseio or Thissio (Greek: Θησείο, pronounced [θiˈsio]) is the name of a traditional neighbourhood in downtown Athens, Greece, northwest of the Acropolis, 1.5 km southwest of downtown. Long ago, the name was derived from the Temple of Hephaestus which was mistakenly known as Thiseion in reference to Theseus, the mythical king of Athens, which gave rise to the neighbourhood being named Thiseio.
The area has many cafés and cultural meeting points. Thiseio is served by the nearby Thissio ISAP station or Thiseio metro station.
Here is a list of residential streets in the Thiseio area:
Thiseio is surrounded by hills, heights and historical sites which are within a walking distance. The Ancient Agora of Athens, Stoa of Attalos, the Temple of Hephaestus and Kerameikos Archaeological Museum can be entered from Thiseio; all others: the National Observatory of Athens, Acropolis of Athens, Philopappos Monument, Mouseion Hill, Pnyx, which is considered the birthplace of Democracy and the Mount Lycabettus can be easily reached or viewed from Thiseio. The panoramic views of them and their natural surroundings from the Areopagus height are spectacular, especially by night.
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