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Arch of Hadrian

Name: Arch of Hadrian
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Step up to the Arch of Hadrian, a Roman gateway in the middle of modern Athens. Look through its marble opening toward the Acropolis and glimpse the Temple of Olympian Zeus nearby.

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Full description

The Arch of Hadrian is a Roman gateway of Pentelic marble that once separated the ancient Greek city from the quarter built under Emperor Hadrian. It stands beside a busy avenue near Zappeion Garden and can be seen at any hour, at no cost.

Looking through the arch, visitors frame the Acropolis on the hill beyond, and a short distance away the columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus appear behind a fence. It is a quick stop, easily folded into a walk between the Plaka and the national gardens.

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Address

Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50, Athina 105 58, Greece · Athina

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Stand on the street side and look through the arch to frame the Acropolis
it is always open, so evening visits work well
pair it with the Temple of Olympian Zeus next door.

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Reviews

A wonderful monument that you can access for free. Through the arch, you can look up the hill and see the Acropolis. And not far from the arch you have a view of the Temple of Zeus, through the fence. It can be crowded here as it is free for all to access.

Kimberley Howarth

1/5

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