See Also
- Top-Rated Lodgings in Athens
- Places to Stay in Athens
- Top Dining Spots in Athens
- Prime Activities to Enjoy in Athens
- Complete Athens Travel Guide
Tours and Tickets:
β’ The Athens Pass Combo Ticket ( Athens Pass Combo Ticket (7 archaeological sites + Acropolis Museum. No tour.) β’ Athens Mythology Highlights Tour (Guided sightseeing of the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, and Temple of Olympian Zeus)
β’ Mythology Tour for Families (Child-centered tour of the Acropolis and Ancient Agora)
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- Private guided tour of the Ancient Agora, Plaka & Monastiraki neighborhoods.
β’ Everyday Existence in Old Athens (private tour of Kerameikos, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Monastiraki & Plaka neighborhoods)
Ancient Agora Hours and Information
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- Operational Hours: Open daily. Summer (April to October) 8am β 8pm; last entry to the site at 7:40pm. Winter (November to March) 8am β 5pm; last entry to the site at 4:40pm. Closed 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Orthodox Easter Sunday, 25 & 26 December.
- Website: odysseus.culture.gr
- Location: Adrianou 24
- Telephone: +30 210 321 0185
- Entrance Cost: During the summer months of April through October, the admission fee is 10β¬. From November to March, the entrance fee is reduced to 5β¬. A lowered price of 5β¬ also applies. Ticket prices cover access to the museum of the Ancient Agora of Athens. Visitors can purchase a 30β¬ combined ticket granting entrance here and 6 other sites: the Acropolis, Roman Agora, Hadrian`s Library, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Kerameikos, and Aristotle`s Lyceum. This combined pass is valid for 5 days year-round. Tickets can be obtained on-site or purchased in advance online.
- No Cost Entry: March 6th (honoring Melina Mercouri), April 18th (International Monuments Day), May 18th (International Museums Day), the last weekend in September each year (European Heritage Days), October 28th, the first Sunday of each month from November 1st through March 31st.
- Parking: Street parking, nearby pay lots.
β¬βΊ Nearest Metro: Monastiraki, Thiseio..β¬οΏ½
The Ancient Agora in Athens
- The Ancient Agora is located on the border of Athensβ Plaka and Thiseio neighborhoods, at the northwest foot of the Acropolis. The closest metro stations are Monastiraki (Line 3 or Blue line) or Thiseio (Line 1 or Green line), both about 300 meters away.
- The ancient marketplace of Athens should not be confused with the nearby Roman marketplace, situated approximately 100 meters west.
- The Ancient Agora acted as the municipal marketplace and core for politics, culture and economics in Ancient Athens. Later, under Roman Emperor Augustus, the trading center shifted nearby to the Roman Agora.
- There are 3 prominent constructions at the site:
The Temple of Hephaestus (460-415 BC) is located on an elevated hillside in the northwest sector of the Agora. Many artisans of pottery and metalworking had workplaces surrounding the sanctuary, and it is dedicated to the patron divine figure of metallurgy, craftsmanship, and ignition. From the 7th century until 1834, it served as the Greek Orthodox church of Saint George Akamates. In the 19th century, the building was used as a resting place for many individuals who perished in the Greek War of Independence in 1821. Continuous usage has helped preserve the structural integrity of the building intact). The Byzantine Church of Agioi Apostoloi (Holy Apostles), located adjacent to the Stoa of Attalos, is one of the earliest Byzantine churches in Athens, dating back to the late 10th century. A liturgy is held once annually on June 30th.
The Temple of Hephaestus (460-415 BC) is located on an elevated hillside in the northwest sector of the Agora. Many artisans of pottery and metalworking had workplaces surrounding the sanctuary, and it is dedicated to the patron divine figure of metallurgy, craftsmanship, and ignition. From the 7th century until 1834, it served as the Greek Orthodox church of Saint George Akamates. In the 19th century, the building was used as a resting place for many individuals who perished in the Greek War of Independence in 1821. Continuous usage has helped preserve the structural integrity of the building intact). 
The Byzantine Church of Agioi Apostoloi (Holy Apostles), located adjacent to the Stoa of Attalos, is one of the earliest Byzantine churches in Athens, dating back to the late 10th century. A liturgy is held once annually on June 30th.
