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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Elefsina

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Elefsina, Greece

Updated March 11, 2020

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Elefsina, Greece

Plutonian Cave of Eleusis

According to legend, this cavern holds the passage that Persephone used to travel to and from the underworld.
The Telestrion and the Church of Panagia Mesosporitissa

Elefsina, Greece

Church of Panagia Mesosporitissa

Only open for two days a year, this church links ancient Greek and modern Christian celebrations.
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The holy monastery of Daphni, Chaidari.

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Daphni Monastery

This lesser-visited World Heritage site in Athens boasts an impressive ensemble of medieval gold mosaics.
5 miles from Elefsina
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Pyrgos Vasilissis (Queens Tower)

This fairytale-looking castle is a wonderful example of Greek neo-Gothic architecture
10 miles from Elefsina
North side of building.

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Poulopoulos Hat Factory

This graffitied 19th-century building was a prototype of European industrial architecture.
10 miles from Elefsina
The interior is constantly packed.

Athens, Greece

To Steki Tou Ilia

Tear apart fatty, gently charred lamb chops with your bare hands.
10 miles from Elefsina
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Proteichisma on Erysichthonos Street

The ruins of this ancient fortification wall sit in the middle of a quiet, residential intersection.
10 miles from Elefsina
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