Athens: from Kerameikos to the ancient Agora

Itinerary
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Stop At: Keramikos Archaeological Site, Ermou 148, Athens 105 53 Greece

You will visit the archaeological site of Kerameikos, a magical place in the northwest corner of ancient Athens. You will tour the largest cemetery of ancient Athens with the masterful tombstones and workshops of the coppersmiths and pottery craftsmen of antiquity. You will walk to the level of classical times next to the bed of Iridanos river and the ancient wall passing through the most official gate of the city.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece

You will visit the ancient Agora where you will be impressed by an area of ​​outstanding natural beauty and unique ancient monuments. By listening to the religious, political, economic and social operations of ancient Athens, you will be able to navigate among the buildings and the places where the principles of democracy were first instituted and applied and you will feel its pulse!

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Hephaestus, 24 Adrianou St. Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens 105 55 Greece

Going up the hill of Agoraios Kolonos you will see one of the best preserved Doric temples of the Greek antiquity, also known as “Thissio” (Temple of Hephaestus and Athena Erganis). You will be astonished by the panoramic view of the Agora and the Acropolis, experiencing the atmospheric aspect of Greek antiquity.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Stoa of Attalos, Adrianou St. 24, Athens Greece

You will continue the journey by visiting the Archaeological Museum of the Ancient Agora (Stoa of Attalos) where you will focus on selected exhibits that will reveal you the most important events unfolded in the financial, administrative and religious center of ancient Athens.

Duration: 45 minutes