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- Athens
- Roman Agora of Athens
The Roman Agora of Athens is an archaeological site that reflects the Roman phase of the city’s history. Located just northeast of the Acropolis and adjacent to the Plaka district, it was constructed in the 1st century BCE with the support of emperors Julius Caesar and Augustus, replacing some of the functions of the older Classical Agora.
The Agora served as a public space for trade, administration, and daily life. Its main feature is the Eastern Propylaea, built in the Doric order from Pentelic marble, along with the iconic Tower of the Winds, which remains one of the best-preserved structures on the site.
The complex once included market stalls, storage facilities, and a library, and during the Byzantine period, it hosted Christian buildings. Under Ottoman rule, it became the site of a bustling bazaar, adding to the area’s historical depth.
Today, the Roman Agora is an open-air museum where visitors can walk among ancient paving stones, explore architectural remains, and sense the continuity of life that has unfolded on this ground for over two millennia.
