Thiseio
title: "Thiseio" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["ancient-agora-of-athens", "neighbourhoods-in-athens", "squares-in-athens", "theseus"] topic_path: "general/ancient-agora-of-athens" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiseio" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Thiseio |
| native_name | Θησείο |
| native_name_lang | el |
| settlement_type | Neighborhood |
| image_skyline | Thiseio-4.jpg |
| image_alt | Homes in Thiseio |
| image_map | Thiseio in Athens.svg |
| map_caption | Location within Athens municipality |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Greece |
| subdivision_type1 | Region |
| subdivision_name1 | Attica |
| subdivision_type2 | City |
| subdivision_name2 | Athens |
| postal_code_type | Postal code |
| postal_code | 118 51 |
| area_code | 210 |
| website | |
| :: |
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::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Thiseasathens.jpg" caption="Statue of [[Theseus]] outside the [[Thiseio metro station"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Peter_von_Hess_-The_Entry_of_King_Othon_of_Greece_in_Athens-_WGA11387.jpg" caption="''[[The Entry of King Otto of Greece into Athens]]'' by [[Peter von Hess]], 1839"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/Metro_Train_in_the_Agora.jpg" caption="A metro line]] between the [[Stoa of Attalos]] and a [[basilica]]'s ruins"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/Attica_06-13_Athens_22_View_from_Acropolis_Hill_-_Museum_of_Ancient_Agora.jpg" caption="Church of the Holy Apostles]] next to the [[Stoa of Attalos"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/Monument_de_Philopappos_crop.jpg" caption="The Roman-era [[Philopappos Monument"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/Athen_Odeon_Herodes_Atticus_BW_2017-10-09_13-12-44.jpg" caption="The [[Odeon of Herodes Atticus]], open-air ancient theatre"] ::
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Athens_observatory.png" caption="National Observatory]] atop the Hill of Nymphon"] ::
Thiseio or Thissio (, ) 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. Thiseio is served by the nearby Thiseio metro station and is connected to the other neighbourhoods of the old city of Athens through a network of pedestrian streets passing across the major archaeological sites.
Residential streets
Here is a list of residential streets in the Thiseio area:
- Acamantos Street
- Aethras Street
- Agias Marinas Street
- Aethalidon Street
- Aixoneon Street
- Aktaiou Street
- Amphictyonos Street
- Apostolou Pavlou Street
- Avanton Street
- Chloridos Street
- Demophontos Street
- Dimitriou Aeginitou Street
- Efestion Street
- Eptachalkou Street
- Erysichthonos Street
- Galateias Street
- Hegiou Street
- Iouliou Smith Street
- Irakleidon Street
- Karydi Street
- Kimaion Street
- Lycomidon Street
- Myrmidonon Street
- Nileos Street
- Otryneon Street
- Phaedras Street
- Phlamarion Street
- Pnykos Street
- Poulopoulou Street
- Pygmalionos Street
- Thoricon Street
- Vassilis Street
Archaeological center
Thiseio is surrounded by hills, heights, and historical sites which are within a walking distance. The Ancient Agora of Athens, the 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 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.
Historical landmarks
The historical churches of Agia Marina, the church of Agii Assomati, the church of Agios Athanasios Kourkouris and many others are situated in Thiseio. Also, situated in Thiseio are the two synagogues of modern Athens, Etz Chaim or Romaniote Synagogue and the Sepharadi Beth Shalom, the Holocaust Memorial of Athens as well as the ancient Synagogue in the Agora of Athens inside the archaeological site. Beautifully restored neoclassical houses, narrow streets and many architectural landmarks and archaeological sites make Thiseio one of the most cultural, picturesque, distinguished, and peaceful neighbourhoods of Athens and one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Acropolis. Due to Thiseio's position, adjacently to other traditional and historical neighbourhoods and the major archaeological sites, pedestrian-only streets join them. Therefore, the Athenians go for a leisurely walk around Thiseio and enjoy cultural events and promenades along narrow serpentine-like paths which twist their way through historical sites.
Apostolou Pavlou is a pedestrianized street which meets Dionysiou Areopagitou Street to form the main pedestrian zone around the archaeological site of Agora from Thiseio to the Acropolis. There are numerous small and friendly boutique shops, restaurants, and cafés where people are welcomed and invited to socialize at leisure; all set in a quiet enclave and frequented by both tourists and locals alike.
As one of the many entertainment centers of the city of Athens, Thiseio is rich in history and culture. It has museums, galleries, the two synagogues of Athens, exhibition centers, and open-air theatres and cinemas.
| caption = Location of Thiseio in central Athens | float = right | label = Thiseio | lat_deg = 37.976 | lon_deg = 23.719
Notable people
- Vasilis Avlonitis (1904–1970), actor
- Charalabos (Babis) Drossos (1927–2015), Premier League football player
The N.O.A Meteorological Station
The National Observatory of Athens handles the most antique meteorological station in Greece and one of the oldest in Southern Europe. The station is located at the center of Athens, in the Thiseio neighbourhood (Hill of Nymphs). The A class Meteorological station has been located at the same position from the 11th of September 1890; while it started its operation in 1858 at a different location in Thiseio.
|metric first = y |single line = y |collapsed = |Jan high C = 13.3 |Feb high C = 14.2 |Mar high C = 17.0 |Apr high C = 21.1 |May high C = 26.5 |Jun high C = 31.6 |Jul high C = 34.3 |Aug high C = 34.3 |Sep high C = 29.6 |Oct high C = 24.4 |Nov high C = 18.9 |Dec high C = 14.4 |year high C = 23.3 |Jan mean C = 10.2 |Feb mean C = 10.8 |Mar mean C = 13.1 |Apr mean C = 16.7 |May mean C = 21.8 |Jun mean C = 26.6 |Jul mean C = 29.3 |Aug mean C = 29.4 |Sep mean C = 25.0 |Oct mean C = 20.3 |Nov mean C = 15.6 |Dec mean C = 11.6 |year mean C = 19.2 |Jan low C = 7.1 |Feb low C = 7.3 |Mar low C = 9.2 |Apr low C = 12.3 |May low C = 17.0 |Jun low C = 21.6 |Jul low C = 24.2 |Aug low C = 24.4 |Sep low C = 20.4 |Oct low C = 16.2 |Nov low C = 12.2 |Dec low C = 8.7 |year low C = 15.0 |Jan record high C = 22.8 |Feb record high C = 25.3 |Mar record high C = 28.2 |Apr record high C = 32.2 |May record high C = 37.6 |Jun record high C = 44.8 |Jul record high C = 42.8 |Aug record high C = 43.9 |Sep record high C = 38.7 |Oct record high C = 36.5 |Nov record high C = 30.5 |Dec record high C = 23.1 |Jan record low C = −6.5 |Feb record low C = −5.7 |Mar record low C = −2.6 |Apr record low C = 1.7 |May record low C = 6.2 |Jun record low C = 11.8 |Jul record low C = 16 |Aug record low C = 15.5 |Sep record low C = 8.9 |Oct record low C = 5.9 |Nov record low C = −1.1 |Dec record low C = -4.0 |rain colour = green |Jan rain mm = 55.6 |Feb rain mm = 44.4 |Mar rain mm = 45.6 |Apr rain mm = 27.6 |May rain mm = 20.7 |Jun rain mm = 11.6 |Jul rain mm = 10.7 |Aug rain mm = 5.4 |Sep rain mm = 25.8 |Oct rain mm = 38.6 |Nov rain mm = 70.8 |Dec rain mm = 76.3 |Jan humidity = 72.0 |Feb humidity = 70.0 |Mar humidity = 66.0 |Apr humidity = 60.0 |May humidity = 56.0 |Jun humidity = 50.0 |Jul humidity = 42.0 |Aug humidity = 47.0 |Sep humidity = 57.0 |Oct humidity = 66.0 |Nov humidity = 72.0 |Dec humidity = 73.0 |Jan uv = 2 |Feb uv = 3 |Mar uv = 5 |Apr uv = 7 |May uv = 9 |Jun uv = 10 |Jul uv = 10 |Aug uv = 9 |Sep uv = 6 |Oct uv = 4 |Nov uv = 2 |Dec uv = 2 |source 1 = Cosmos, scientific magazine of the National Observatory of Athens{{cite web |url = http://magazine.noa.gr/archives/4446 |title = Το 'νέο' κλίμα της Αθήνας - Περίοδος 1991-2020 |publisher = National Observatory of Athens |access-date = 3 July 2021 |archive-date = 21 October 2021 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211021120650/http://magazine.noa.gr/archives/4446 |url-status = live |source 2 = Meteoclub
References
References
- [http://www.athenswalk.net/_/Old-Athens/Old-Athens.html English text and photos of old Athens and Thissio]{{dead link. (December 2024)
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- "Thiseio Photo Guide".
- [http://www.athensinfoguide.com/wtschurches.htm Choose 'Athens-Observatory and Agia Marina church' from the list]. The church of Agia Marina is located very near the [[National Observatory of Athens]]
- [http://www.athensinfoguide.com/wtschurches/agiiassomati.htm Agii Assomati church of 11th century]
- [http://www.athensinfoguide.com/wtschurches/agiosathanassioskourkouris.htm Agios Athanasios Kourkouris, old church on a rock]
- "Two churches, the new and the old".
- [http://www.romiosini.org.gr/8c39577f.el.aspx Informative text in Greek]
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- [[Melina Mercouri]] Cultural Center, at the road junction of Irakleidon and Poulopoulou Streets
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- "Το αρχείο του Θησείου".
- "Το κλίμα της Αθήνας".
- "Το αρχείο του Θησείου".
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