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.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. Traces of the Sacred Way which joined Elefsina and Athens can still be seen.