Roman Agora of Athens: a guide to the ancient site
The Roman Agora of Athens was the city’s civic centre under Roman rule, and its remains include the Gate of Athena Archegetis and the Tower of the Winds. Find out wh…
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Athens Travel Guide
The Roman Agora of Athens was the city’s civic centre under Roman rule, and its remains include the Gate of Athena Archegetis and the Tower of the Winds. Find out wh…
Read ArticleBegin around Monastiraki, then walk to the Roman Agora and nearby ancient landmarks. This itinerary also covers seasonal opening hours, admission and a route onward…
Monastiraki and Psiri bring historic streets, landmarks and modern cafés and restaurants together in central Athens. Here’s how to find your way between the two neig…
Monastiraki Flea Market spreads through the shopping streets around Monastiraki Square in Athens’ old town. Use Adrianou Street to orient yourself, then head to Avis…
Cape Sounion is the coastal destination of the Temple of Poseidon, reached by a KTEL Attikis bus route from Athens. Here’s what to know about the stops, timetable an…
Athens metro Lines 1, 2, and 3 connect central stations with Piraeus and the airport. Here’s what to know about Monastiraki, ticket options, and getting around from…
Metro Line 3 runs from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport through central Athens, including Monastiraki. The X95 bus connects the airport with Syntagma Square, another pu…
Aegina is linked to Piraeus by daily ferry routes, and Athens Metro Line 3 connects Piraeus with the city centre. Plan your port connection, check the sailing schedu…
The Acropolis Museum in Athens brings together finds from the Acropolis archaeological site across galleries devoted to the slopes, summit, Parthenon and an ancient…