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Where is Elefsis

Elefsis, also known as Eleusis, is a town located in the West Attica region of Greece. It is situated about 20 kilometers northwest of Athens, the capital of Greece. Elefsis is historically significant due to its association with the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries, an important religious and spiritual festival in ancient Greece held in honor of the goddesses Demeter and Persephone. The town is also known for its archaeological site, the Telesterion, which was a major sanctuary connected to the Eleusinian Mysteries.

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Elefsis Location Map, Greece

Facts about Elefsis, Greece

Country	Greece
Region	Attica
Regional Unit	West Attica
Municipality	Elefsina
Municipal Seat	Elefsina
Named After	Ancient city of Eleusis
Established	Antiquity
Municipality Status	1835
Coordinates	38.0417° N, 23.5417° E
Total Area	~24 sq km
Land Area	~24 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2021)	29,902
Population Rank	One of the major cities in West Attica
Major City	Elefsina
Main Industries	Industry, Shipping, Energy, Cultural Services
Major Transport Links	Attiki Odos motorway, suburban railway, Port of Elefsina
Time Zone	Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00)
Known For	Eleusinian Mysteries, archaeological site, European Capital of Culture 2023
Website	https://www.elefsina.gr

Top Attractions in Elefsis (Eleusis), Greece

Archaeological Site of Eleusis – ancient sanctuary of Demeter and Persephone
Eleusis Archaeological Museum – museum displaying finds from the sacred site
Telesterion – remains of the hall where the Eleusinian Mysteries were held
Ploutonion Cave – sacred cave linked to ancient religious rituals
Elefsina Waterfront Promenade – seaside walkway with views of the Saronic Gulf
Old Olive Oil Factory Cultural Center – industrial site turned arts venue
Municipal Park of Elefsina – green space for relaxation and events
Church of Agios Zacharias – notable local church
Aeschylus Square – central square named after the ancient playwright
Nearby Salamis Island – historic island accessible by ferry

Distance from Elefsis to Other Greece Cities

Elefsis to Athens – 20 km (12 miles)
Elefsis to Piraeus – 15 km (9 miles)
Elefsis to Thessaloniki – 505 km (314 miles)
Elefsis to Patras – 210 km (130 miles)
Elefsis to Larissa – 355 km (221 miles)
Elefsis to Volos – 330 km (205 miles)
Elefsis to Ioannina – 415 km (258 miles)
Elefsis to Kalamata – 240 km (149 miles)
Elefsis to Heraklion – 395 km (245 miles)
Elefsis to Chania – 435 km (270 miles)
Elefsis to Kavala – 655 km (407 miles)
Elefsis to Rhodes – 480 km (298 miles)

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