Ancient Agora

Ancient Agora is a historic and protected site Acropolis Athens located in Greece.

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    +30 21 0321 0185

  • Website

    athens-agora.gr

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    Historic and Protected Site

Address

Αδριανού 24 105 55 Athens , Attica Greece

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Mithat Perkoz

Nice view of Acropolis from downtown. The same walk-through problem with Archeological Museum . Buy the 30€ package that covers all historic monument visits.

Margriet Kegeleers

Such a good reserved temple of Hephaestos!! Nice view of the Acropolis, very nice museum !

Murat

Walking distance from Acropolis, takes 10min to walk down. So impressive and very ancient. There are many spots to visit; do not miss the Library .

Mark B

This is one of the better areas for archaeological sites. A lot to look at and it gives a great perspective on the lives of Ancient Greeks and how society operated. As well as some of Rome’s influence

George Erotidis

Take a walk around the old Athenian Agora and see the places Socrates and Plato used to give their lectures. You can also admire the temple of Hephaestus , the best preserved temple of the Antiquity!

Paula Rebouças

A must see in Athens!! Really liked it!

Anna Stergiou

What a place! The temple is very well reserved and the walk inside the area is amazing. Don't miss it especially a sunny day!

Miloš

If you're going to only one site besides the Acropolis, let this be it. Nice buildings and great museum

Elisa

Cool historic site which comes with acropolis admission. Do the Rick Steves tour ! Avoid coming in the afternoon as there isn’t much shade.

Ruth Banbury

Huge site , lots to explore, well worth spending a few hours here

Cenker Köse

You should visit the museum before the site itself. With an overview from the museum , it will be more significant to look around...

Nora Worawan

Very nice educational compound of Ancient Greek architecture and cultural heritage

Visit Greece

In antiquity , Agora was not only a commercial center but a political, cultural and religious one as well . Read more

@StratosAthens

The agora in Athens had private housing, until it was reorganized by Peisistratus in the 6th century BC. He removed the other houses, closed wells , and made it the centre of Athenian government.

Pavlos Paschopoulos

Never been there after 42 years living in Athens. What a mistake to lose on that magical full of energy historical place. Amazing.

Andrew Drew

What an amazed historic sites , can't believe it's over 2500 years

Hana S.

Amazing ancient place, it's good to have a guide, be ready to spend small fortune for a private guide.

Carl Griffin

Founded in the 6th century AD. This part of town contained all the administrative buildings of ancient Athens .

Tanya V

Impressive and beautiful. Check out its museum for artifacts of Greek democracy.

Giwrgos Megremis

The centre of the ancient city . Ancient Agora was the political and cultural cradle of Athenian citizens.

Yun Qing Liau

Rick Steve's free audio walking tour is awesome for here, Acropolis, Athens city and even the National Archealogical Museum .

Cosimo Borgia

Beautiful astonishing monuments , look for the Hephaestus temple and the remains of the jail where Socrates was executed!

myGreece.travel

Walk into the Ancient Agora and feel the aura and the energy that ancient findings emit! Read more

Dan Millard

One of the most beautiful sites in Athens and very atmospheric. Must see in the city centre!

Dave Briggs

Walk around the museum before walking around the site. It gives a more helpful overview of what you are seeing

Ulkem

Must to see places at athens. Try to visit 7pm to 8pm otherwise sun may hurt.

Michael B.

A stunning place for an hour of history under your feet. €10 pp

Fatima Al Hashimi

Nice. Less crowded than the Acropolis, & less damaged.

Rahmawati D.

Beautiful site and the view of acropolis from down here just magnificent.

Andrei Tarnovski

One of the best historical sites we've visited in Athens

LOUTRAKI's ParkHotel Greece

OVIOUSLY, «agora» can not be translated in market because wasn't the market of Ancient Athens . Lets say was the Hyde park of Athens. If you know what I mean.

Ieva Andrukaitytė

A must visit! Included in the pass for archeological locations.

Iris

beautiful site worth visiting, in the heart of Athens!

Krishna Singh

This is were western civilisation begun. An essential visit for history enthusiast.

Chris

Download the free rock Steve's tour of this place. This was an unexpected happy place for me.

Karam Veysel

I really liked it if you have time to give it a visit

Zach Stockwell

Lots of cats

Agnieszka Straszewska

You feel the atmosphere and history

Eugeniia Eliseeva

Temple of Hefestus has never been destroyed. It is staying here 2,500 years!

Mike Davis

Fantastic historical site .

Ian Mason

Large, impressive site and museum .

Alex Curiel

Major historic landmarks with lonely of ruins and sights inside.

Apollonas Kapsalis

Don't forget to listen to bouzuki music by Radojica right in the corner!

Kurt Haa

Nice spot to walk around and relax

Emilio C

This is where people used to trade goods.

Kurt Haa

Nice spot to walk and relax

Tadeusz Mollin

Socrates used to hang out here!

Lara

Beautiful ancient site. Be camera ready

Hungry Bear

The center of the ancient Athenian society!

Vasek S.

Feel the history... Awesome place

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Beautiful temple, with a lot of details. Well preserved. Nice garden and surroundings. Quiet place when raining, so take advantage if you have bad weather like us! - Sander Zuurhout

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One of the nicest spots of ancient agora! Worth a visit! - ELEFTHERIA FILI

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Small church inside the Ancient Agora - Alex Curiel

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Great place. It offers a deeper understanding of what culture and tradition was like in antiquity (compared to other sites & museums). One of the few places that allow you to see and touch everything - Andrei Tarnovski

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Must see in Athens. View from outside is also great as inside since you can see a lot from outside. So dont worry if it is closed :) - Cenker Köse

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Pretty much a ruin but it’s one of the 7 Wonders So you’ve got to see it! - Elizabeth Jarvis

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Nice place with lots of caffe, greek taverns and greek art shops, and monuments - Maria Georgioy