The Alex Monte Kastella, Santikos Collection
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Harokopio University’s main entrance and park setting on Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue
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Harokopio University: A Visitor’s Practical Guide

Harokopio University is in Kallithea, south-southwest of the Acropolis and Philopappos Hill. Its main gate is on Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue, with Metro Line 1 and several bus and trolleybus services for reaching…

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By Andrei Ionescu

Harokopio University of Athens is a higher education institution in Kallithea, in the Athens area. Its main campus is on Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue, and Metro Line 1’s Tavros–Eleftherios Venizelos station is about an 8-minute walk away.

  • Address: Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue 70, 17676, Kallithea, Attica, Greece
  • Main gate: On Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue, between Evangelistrias Street and Charokopou Street
  • Metro: Tavros–Eleftherios Venizelos, on Line 1
  • Library public hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., during its winter schedule

Where is Harokopio University located?

Where is Harokopio University located?

Harokopio University is in the Municipality of Kallithea, south-southwest of the Acropolis and Philopappos Hill. The university’s published contact address is Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue 70, 17676, Kallithea, Attica, Greece.

The main gate opens onto Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue, in the middle of a park between Evangelistrias Street and Charokopou Street. The avenue was formerly called Theseos Avenue, a name still used by many people.

The university was founded in 1990. If you are planning time in the area, what to know about Kastella in Piraeus can help put its wider setting in context.

Who may need to visit the campus?

Who may need to visit the campus?

Campus visits may be relevant to people with university appointments or business connected with its academic departments. The university has departments in Economics and Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Dietetics, Geography, and Informatics and Telematics.

For a specific appointment, confirm the building and meeting location with your university contact before setting out. The main address is on Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue; the library is in the Evanthia Harokopou–Petroutsi Wing of the Library Building.

How do you get to Harokopio University?

How do you get to Harokopio University?

What should you check before a campus visit?

What should you check before a campus visit?

Confirm your appointment details and the correct campus building before travelling. The university also has buildings at Omirou Street 9 in Tavros and Harokopou Street 89, so check the address for your specific destination rather than assuming every visit is at the main gate. The campus is about 3.5 km from The Alex Monte Kastella Santikos Collection.

The library’s published winter public hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., for September 1–July 15. Hours and access arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go. The library is in the Evanthia Harokopou–Petroutsi Wing; its stated location is between the first and fourth floors, so confirm the floor directly before your visit.

FAQs

What is the address of Harokopio University?

The university’s published contact address is Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue 70, 17676, Kallithea, Attica, Greece.

Which metro station is closest to the main campus?

The nearest station is Tavros–Eleftherios Venizelos on Metro Line 1. The university estimates the walk from there at about 8 minutes.

Which bus goes to Harokopio University?

Bus 040, the Athens–Piraeus line, serves the campus, along with trolleybus lines 1 and 5. The relevant stops depend on the direction and service.

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The Alex Monte Kastella, Santikos Collection