Published on 14/10/2007 - Category: Athens » Europe » Greece - 5 comments

Panoramic view of the Ancient Agora.

The Agora was the marketplace of ancient Athens and the main meeting point of Athenian citizens.
Socrates always gave a stop by there to talk about philosophy.

The Temple of Athena and Hephaestos Ergane

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Very well preserved with age (built in the seventh century), was used as a Greek Orthodox church until 1834.

The Church of the Holy Apostles

It was a basilica built in Constantinople in the year 550. The church was originally made ​​to honor the 12 apostles. She is also very well preserved and worth going there.

The Stoa of Attalos

It was completely rebuilt with money donated by the Rockefeller family for the current museum. The building is a perfect replica of the ancient monument and it took 4 years to complete from 1952 to 1956.

5 reviews for Athens - Ancient Agora attractions.

  1. avatar Erika said:

    Thanks to your page I make trips that may never do physically.

    Too beautiful.

    Thank you.

    Kiss

  2. avatar Anonymous said:

    Marcio,

    Congratulations on your photos dan una muy approximate idea de la grandeur de la antigua griega culture.
    Kisses.
    Carmen

  3. avatar Lucio said:

    Hello Marcio, thank you for visiting our blog! It was nice knowing her, certainly in a blog that was lacking before scheduling our trip, both the content and the images. Congratulations, we are always watching you!
    Regards,
    Pike

  4. avatar Adriane said:

    Marcio, see your pictures gave me a saudaaaaade the days I spent in Athens. What a delight, congratulations, your photos are divine.

  5. avatar Dubó Eduardo said:

    Very good this trip through the Greek world! Congratulations on the site.
    Hug!

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