Ancient Agora of Athens
landmark · Athens · Greece
- Address
- Adrianou 24, 105 55 Athens
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About
The centre of public life in ancient Athens, with the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus and a museum in a reconstructed stoa.
Good to know
- It has more shade than the Acropolis; bring water.
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Acropolis Museum
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