Roman Agora, Athens

Name: Roman Agora
Address: Polignotou 3, Athens, 105 55, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0324 5220

#53 among attractions in Athens

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The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora. ()

Local name: Ρωμαϊκή Αγορά της Αθήνας Coordinates: 37°58'27"N, 23°43'35"E

Address

Polignotou 3Αθήνα 1 (Αναφιώντικα)Athens 105 55 Greece

Contact

+30 21 0324 5220

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Roman Agora – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Acropolis, Parthenon, Ermou Street, Ancient Agora.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Roman Agora open?

Roman Agora is open:

Monday 8 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 3 pm
Thursday 8 am - 3 pm
Friday 8 am - 3 pm
Saturday 8 am - 3 pm
Sunday 8 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Roman Agora?

Nearby attractions include East Propylon, Athens (1 min walk), Tower of the Winds, Athens (1 min walk), Aerides, Athens (1 min walk), Fethiye Mosque, Athens (1 min walk).

How to get to Roman Agora by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roman Agora:

Metro

Monastiraki • Lines: Μ1, Μ3 (4 min walk)
Thissio • Lines: Μ1 (10 min walk)

Bus

Μοναστηρακι • Lines: 025, 026, 027, 035, 227, 500 (5 min walk)
Μητροπολη • Lines: 025 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Φιλελληνων • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 15, 2, 4, 5 (11 min walk)
Συνταγμα • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 15, 2, 4, 5 (12 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (13 min walk)
Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (16 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (27 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (28 min walk)