The monument of Lysicrates, located in the Plaka area of Athens, is a fascinating ancient monument that commemorates the awarding of the first prize in 335/334 BC to one of the performances sponsored by Lysicrates. The monument is significant for its historical and architectural value, being the first ancient monument of Corinthian style abroad. The monument consists of a circular Read more…

The ancient theatre of Dionysus is an awe-inspiring sight, as it is the first theatre in the world and considered the birthplace of Greek drama. It was built in a natural hall on the southern slopes of the Acropolis and dedicated to the god Dionysus, who was the driving force behind the development of Greek theatre. The theatre’s historical and Read more…

The Tower of the Winds, also known as Aeres or Aereides, is an iconic and impressive structure located in the Roman Agora of Athens, between the districts of Plaka and Monastiraki. Built in fine Pendellean marble by the Greek astronomer Andronikos of Cyrrus around 50 BC, this 12-meter-high tower has an octagonal shape and is one of the most famous Read more…

The Roman Agora is a fascinating historical site located on the north side of the Acropolis and near the Monastiraki metro station. While the Ancient Agora was a place of political gatherings for the Athenians, the Roman Agora was a market and an open market at that. Constructed in the 1st century BC, an inscription informs us that it was Read more…

The Stoa of Attalos is an impressive building located in the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora in Athens. Originally constructed from 159 BC to 138 BC, the building was donated to the Athenians by Attalus II, King of Pergamos, and his wife. The building had two floors and two rows of marble columns on the ground floor, making it Read more…

The Temple of Hephaestus is the best-preserved ancient temple in Greece, dedicated to Hephaestus, the ancient god of fire, and Athena, goddess of ceramics and craftsmanship. Built around 450 BC on the western edge of the city at the top of the Agoraeos Koronos hill, the temple is a classic example of Doric architecture, designed by Ictino, one of the Read more…