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Hellenic Motor Museum
Private collection of over 300 cars from 1895 to modern supercars in central Athens.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Maroúsi
Attica, Greece · Europe
About Maroúsi
Maroúsi works well as a base: 26km from Athens Riviera Coastal Road.
Maroúsi is in Attica, Greece, with about 72,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Marousi or Maroussi (Greek: Μαρούσι), also known as Amarousio (Αμαρούσιο), is a city in the northeastern part of the Athens urban area, Greece. Marousi dates back to the era of the ancient Athenian Republic; its ancient name was Athmonon (Ἄθμονον) and it represented one of the 10 Athenian sub-cities. The area held aRead more
main ancient temple, where Amarysia Artemis, the goddess of hunting, was adored. Consequently the city's modern name derives from that of the goddess, Amarysia, which denotes the origin of the worship back in Amarynthos, Euboea. Its mayor is Theodoros Ampatzoglou, re-elected in 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Maroúsi?
Within an hour or so of Maroúsi: Hellenic Motor Museum (9 km), Monastiraki Square (10 km), Diporto (10 km), Acropolis of Athens (11 km).
Are there any good drives near Maroúsi?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road and Galaxidi.
Where is Maroúsi?
Maroúsi is in Attica, Greece.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 72,333
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Attica
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 38.0500, 23.8000
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Maroúsi
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Monastiraki Square
A vibrant Athenian square at the base of the Acropolis known for its flea market, street food, and eclectic blend of ancient and modern.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Diporto
A signless basement taverna below a warehouse on Sokratous Street by Athens's central market, serving since 1887. No menu, just chickpea soup, fried fish and retsina from barrels, at shared tables through two little doors.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Acropolis of Athens
Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Acropolis Museum
A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Plaka
The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Parthenon
Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.
11 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
Athens Riviera Coastal Road
Sun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Maroúsi
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 26 kmAthens Riviera Coastal RoadSun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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