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   Elefsina (Greek: Ελευσίνα, romanized: Elefsína) or Eleusis (/ ɪ ˈ l j uː s ɪ s / ih-LEW-siss; Ancient Greek: Ἐλευσίς, romanized: Eleusís) is a suburban city and municipality in Athens metropolitan area.

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   Elefsina (aka as Eleusis) is an industrial city 23 km W. of Athens. It was founded in the 2nd millennium BC.. From the 8th c. BC. its sanctuary acquired a pan-Hellenic character. The city had a glorious historical past, filled with mythical stories about local Gods and how they were worshipped.

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   Eleusis was mainly known for the Great Mysteries, aka the Eleusinian Mysteries, the most famous secret religious rite of ancient Greece. According to tradition, it was a nine-day festival that took place in the shrine of Demeter and Persephone each September.

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   Things to Do in Elefsina, Greece: See Tripadvisor's 1,219 traveler reviews and photos of Elefsina tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Elefsina. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Elefsina Tourism: Tripadvisor has 1,219 reviews of Elefsina Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Elefsina resource.

   • Some of the most popular restaurants in Elefsina include: AposperitisThe Lobby Resto BarAfoi Skoulika o.eΡΑΚΟΥΝMagatzes
   • Elefsina is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Archaeological Site and Museum of EleusisThe PloutonionAphrodite's TempleThe...
   • If you're a more budget-conscious traveler, then you may want to consider traveling to Elefsina between March and May, when hotel prices are genera...

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   Where is Elefsina located?

   • North of Elefsina are Mandra and Magoula, while Aspropyrgos is to the northeast. It is the site of the Eleusinian Mysteries and the birthplace of Aeschylus. Today, Elefsina is a major industrial centre, with the largest oil refinery in Greece as well as the home of the Aeschylia Festival, the longest-lived arts event in the Attica Region.

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   What to do in Elefsina?

   • When visiting Elefsina pay a visit to the Archaeological Site of Elefsina (Eleusis) and the Archaeological Museum, which hosts major exhibits of world cultural heritage value. The archaeological site is located in the center of the city, and is surrounded by the main pedestrian area that links the city center to the coastline.

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   How did ancient Greece get to Elefsina?

   • During the Mysteries, a large procession of worshippers departed from Athens and followed the Iera Odos (‘Holy Road’), covering a distance of 30 klm to Elefsina on foot. By the second half of the 19th century, Elefsina had already become Greece’s industrial center par excellence.

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   Why is Elefsina important?

   • ELEFSINA The Sanctuary of Elefsina (aka Eleusis) was for centuries one of the most important religious centers of antiquity. Within its area developed the cult of goddess Demeter and her Daughter, Persephone, which is associated with the cultivation of land, vegetation, fertility, as well as with the regeneration of nature and life.

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8. greekcitytimes.com › 24 › a-perfect-trip-to-elefsinaA Perfect Trip To Elefsina, The Ancient Religious Site Near ...

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   Feb 24, 2024 · Elefsina was founded in approximately 2000 BC and, along with Athens, Olympia, Delos and Delphi, was one of the five sacred cities of Ancient Greece. The city hosted one of the biggest festivals of ancient times, the Eleusinian Mysteries, in honour of the Greek goddess Demeter.

9. www.athensguide.com › eleusisThe Curse of Eleusis(Elefsina) Greece - Athens Guide

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   The city of Eleusis, now known as Elefsina, a city between Athens and Corinth, was built around the sanctuary and temple of Demeter, the goddess of crops, which dated back to Mycenaean times.