
Lysikratous square
Lysicrates monument is located at the same name square at Tripodon street.
The momument was a prize monument for the best theatrical play, raised during the 111th Olympiad (335-334 BC). In the middle ages and Latin occupation of Athens the area was bought from Capuccini Order and was built on it in 1685. In the Cappuccini monastery that had included the monument from 1669, Lord Byron was hosted while in Athens (1810-1811). Later, lord Elgin wanted to take the monument home to London as well, but the monks rejected his request. Moreover, the first tomato plants were planted here in Athens. The monastery was burnt in 1890 but the monument was saved. It was reconstructed after French architects François Boulanger and E. Leviot. Many buildings around the world have imitated its style, from USA to Australia.
What to do there
Around Lysicratous square you can also enjoy a coffee, eat, choose some gifts from boutique shops that exist here and in Vyronos as well. Tripodon is not a main shopping street as Adrianou or Kydathineon streets. But you will definitely know where you will walk!!! You can get to Syntagma via Kydathineon and to Monastiraki via Adrianou. The choice is yours!
Check our Free Map here, and read here more for Mitropoleos & Old Agora square.