Thiseio

Thiseio
Θησείο
Neighborhood
Homes in Thiseio
Location within Athens municipality
Location within Athens municipality
Coordinates: 37°58′32″N 23°43′00″E / 37.97556°N 23.71667°E / 37.97556; 23.71667
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
118 51
Area code210
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr
The ‘Temple of Theseus’ (Temple of Hephaestus), after which the area was named
Statue of Theseus outside the Thiseio metro station
The Entry of King Otto in Athens, Peter von Hess, 1839
A metro line between the Stoa of Attalos and a basilica’s ruins
The Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles next to the Stoa of Attalos
The Roman-era Philopappos Monument
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, open-air ancient theatre
The National Observatory atop the Hill of Nymphon

Thiseio or Thissio (Greek: Θησείο, pronounced [θiˈsio]) is a traditional neighbourhood in the old city of Athens, Greece, northwest of the Acropolis, and surrounded by the archaeological sites of the Agora, Keramikos and Pnyx. The name refers to the Temple of Hephaestus, which was mistakenly known as Thiseion, in reference to Theseus, the mythical king of Athens.

The area is famous for its many pedestrian streets, Acropolis views, archaeological sites, churches, synagogues, cafés, open terraces and cultural meeting points.[1][2][3] Thiseio is served by the nearby Thiseio metro station is connected to the other neighbourhoods of the old city of Athens through a network of pedestrian streets passing across the major archaeological sites.

  1. ^ English text and photos of old Athens and Thissio
  2. ^ View photos from five walking routes and Athens by night
  3. ^ "Thiseio Photo Guide".