What was the time period in Athens for the agora?
Ancient Agora of Athens
| History | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 6th century BC |
| Periods | Classical era |
| Cultures | Ancient Greece |
| Site notes |
How much does it cost to visit the ancient agora of Athens?
Ancient Agora costs 8 euros (about $9) per person to visit, or you can purchase a unified ticket for 30 euros ($32.50), which includes five consecutive days of access to Ancient Agora, the Acropolis and the Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos.
Where do I enter Ancient Agora?
The Ancient Agora is located under the Acropolis in the historical centre of Athens. Adrianou Street where its main entrance is located, is a lively road filled with stores, cafes and restaurants in the famous traditional neighborhood of Plaka.
Was the Athenian Agora closed off to the public?
By the Hellenistic period, the agora was monumentally defined and quite often closed off from the surrounding area by monumental public buildings.
What did Athenians do at the agora?
The Ancient Agora of Athens was the primary meeting ground for Athenians, where members of democracy congregated affairs of the state, where business was conducted, a place to hang out, and watch performers and listen to famous philosophers. The importance of the Athenian agora revolved around religion.
Why was the agora so important in ancient Greece?
The agora was important because it was where the community congregated to discuss events of the day, politics, religion, philosophy, and legal matters. The agora served the same purpose in ancient Athens as the town square and town hall in later societies.
How much is it to visit the Acropolis?
The cost of entrance to the Acropolis is about 20 euros and is good for the other sites in the area including the ancient agora, theatre of Dionysos, Kerameikos, Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds and the Temple of Olympian Zeus and is supposedly good for a week. You can also buy individual tickets to these other sites.
How much does it cost to visit the Temple of Hephaestus?
One-day tickets cost 8 euros (roughly $9) each, while five-day unified tickets cost 30 euros ($32.50) per person. Additional information about the Temple of Hephaestus can be found on the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports’ ODYSSEUS website.
Where is the Ancient Agora Museum in Athens?
Nowadays, it features the Ancient Agora Museum. The Ancient Agora Museum was founded in 1957 and housed in the Stoa of Attalos, a two-story rectangular building with a long sequence of columns. It was given to Athens by the King Attalus of Pergamon.
What are the hours of the museum in Athens?
Museums & Archaeological Sites. Ticket. Winter Hours. Summer Hours. Athens National Archaeological Museum. 10 €. Monday: 13:00 – 19:30.
Are there toilets in the Ancient Agora of Athens?
There are also toilets for individuals with disabilities within the building. At the Museum of the Ancient Agora (Stoa Attalou – Information desk), tactile site plans and brochures in Braille in Greek and English are available for visually impaired visitors.
Is the Ancient Agora of Athens wheelchair accessible?
The Archaeological Site of the Ancient Agora is wheelchair accessible through the main entrance, at Adrianou 24 (assistance by a companion is advisable).