Iraklidon 2: A Gateway to Athenian Heritage

Getting There

• Metro

  If you are near a metro station, board Line 1 (Green Line) towards Kifisia. Alight at the Monastiraki station. From Monastiraki, transfer to Line 3 (Blue Line) towards Doukissis Plakentias and travel to the Kerameikos station. Once you exit the station, head northwest on Iera Odos Street, then turn left onto Iraklidon Street. Continue straight for about 500 meters until you reach the destination at Iraklidon 2.

• Bus

  From Syntagma Square, take the bus number 040 towards Kifisia. Get off at the 'Omonoia' stop. From there, walk to Omonoia Metro Station and board Line 1 (Green Line) towards Piraeus. Alight at Monastiraki station, then switch to Line 3 (Blue Line) towards Doukissis Plakentias, and get off at Kerameikos station. Exit the station and walk northwest on Iera Odos Street, turning left onto Iraklidon Street. Your destination at Iraklidon 2 will be about a 10-minute walk.

• Walking

  If you are staying in the Plaka area, head towards the Acropolis Museum. From there, walk down to Dionysiou Areopagitou Street and follow it as it curves along the base of the Acropolis. Continue onto Apostolou Pavlou Street until you reach the intersection with Iraklidon Street. Turn left onto Iraklidon Street, and your destination at Iraklidon 2 will be a short walk ahead on your right.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a taxi, you can hail one from anywhere in central Athens. Simply tell the driver you want to go to 'Iraklidon 2, in Kerameikos'. The ride should take around 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Make sure to check that the taxi meter is running or agree on a fare before you start your journey.