Best Ancient Greek Market

The ancient Agora of Athens is the best known example of an ancient Greek agora located at Adrianoy 24, Athens 105 55 to the northwest of the Acropolis. It is open daily from 0800-1500, and is around 300 meters 5 minutes walk from Theseio metro station. The open plateau of the Ancient Agora provided a place for the citizens of ancient Athens to meet, bond and deliberate on the issues of the day. The Stoa of Attalos was a museum with remnants and ruins that were part of the Agora during the Hellenistic period. The Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles with its signature eight-sided dome and a floor plan in the shape of a cross. The temple of Hephaestus is one of the best preserved of its type of Greece, it was built around the same time as the Parthenon. Other monuments were the Stoas of Zeus, the Temple of Apollo Patroos, the Agoraios Kolonos and many more for you to explore. You can walk around and discover the life of ancient Athenians and also get away from the busy centre of Athens and relax in one of the many benches.