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Ancient Agora
Type: Attractions, Historic Sites
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The Ancient Agora, with the renowned Attalus Stoa, includes a complex structure of buildings, which in ancient times were used to deposit the state archives amongst other things. Buildings include... Read More
The Ancient Agora, with the renowned Attalus Stoa, includes a complex structure of buildings, which in ancient times were used to deposit the state archives amongst other things. Buildings include temples, the Vouleftirion, the Tholos, where the heads of the city met to discuss matters of state, and where weights and measures for commercial use were kept. In Roman times, the temple of Mars was added. The reconstructed Attalus Stoa, built by king Pergamus in the 2nd century B.C. operates as a museum, with the entrance from Adrianou street.
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Hours:
- Tue-Sun 8:30am-3pm
Admissions:
- 4
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Nelly Paraskevopoulou
Athens Local Expert
- Sightseeing, Plaka's Best Historic Attractions: "Dont miss the museum in the Attalus Stoa, with interesting archeological finds"
- Historic Sites: "Dont miss the museym in the Attalus Stoa, with interesting archeological finds"
- Best for Sightseeing Because: Remains of temples and buildings in the most frequented location of ancient Athens
- Best for Historic Sites Because: Fascinating archeological finds in one of the most renowned sites in Athens
- Best for Plaka's Best Historic Attractions Because: An impressive and sigfnificanrt example of ancient architecture and art
