Plaka in Athina in Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon, Attica, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
Μνημείο Λυσικράτη
Monument of Lysikrates
Photographed by James Hulse
1. Monument of Lysikrates - Greek Marker
Τούτο το μνημείον η Γαλλία εκτήσατο μεν έτει 1669, επεσκεύασε δε το 1845 και το 1892.
Ενταύθα έκειτο η Μονή των Καπουκίνων, όπου κατώκησεν ο Βύρων, 1810–1811.
Ce monument, acquis par la France en 1669, a été restauré par ses soins en 1845 et 1892.
Ici se trouvait le monastère des Capucins, où Byron résida de 1810 à 1811.
Monument of Lysicrates
This monument, acquired by France in 1669, was restored under its care in 1845 and 1892.
Here stood the Capuchin Monastery, where Byron resided from 1810 to 1811.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1669.
Location. 37° 58.267′ N, 23° 43.798′ E. Marker is in Athina, Attica, in Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon. It is in Plaka. It is at the intersection of Sellei and Lisikratous, on the left when traveling north on Sellei. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sellei 5, Athina, Attica 117 42, Greece. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Balkans, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and specifically the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Μνημείο Λυσικράτη (a few steps from this marker); The Ancient Street of the Tripods - The Lysikrates Choregic Monument (a few steps from this marker); Πέρσυ Σέλλεϋ / Percy Bysshe Shelley (within shouting distance of this marker); Λόρδος Βύρων / Lord Byron (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Λόρδος Βύρων / Lord Byron (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hadrian’s Arch (about 210 meters away); The archaeological excavation (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Erechtheion (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athina.
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Photographed by James Hulse
2. Monument of Lysikrates - French Marker
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Monument of Lysikrates - Byron Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 20, 2026
4. Monument of Lysikrates
The markers are located on the opposite side of the monument.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 20, 2026
5. Monument of Lysikrates Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
