Ancient Agora

Wander through this historic site to imagine where ancient Greek democracy was born and great philosophers once debated.

In their own words: “The Ancient Agora at the base of the Acropolis hill is where Socrates taught and where democracy was actually practiced.”

Explore the heart of ancient Athenian public life, where philosophy, commerce, and politics once thrived, and visit the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus.

In their own words: “That includes the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, Hadrien's Library, and the Temple of Olympian and Zeus.”