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Agora

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 131 attractions in Athens
Traveler Description:
These ruins, located in the heart of modern Athens, were once the site of the marketplace in ancient times, a political, cultural and economic center... more » These ruins, located in the heart of modern Athens, were once the site of the marketplace in ancient times, a political, cultural and economic center of the ancient world. « less
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Attraction type: Flea/street market, Historic site, Landmark/point of interest, Ancient ruins
Address: Northwest of the Acropolis base Athens 999-20
Greece
Tel: 30-210-3310963
Fax: 30-210-3310964

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Reviews of Agora

( 1-5 of 5 )
4 of 5 stars
Midwest, USA
Jun 14, 2008

There isn't much left, so you have to have a guide or have done some research. But what a significant spot! more

4 of 5 stars
Sunderland in UK
Mar 6, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

The Agora is situation near the bottom of the Acropolis hill and is accessible with your tourist tickets. It is definitely worth seeing and is easy to get to. There is an exit path at the back of it leading to the pathway to the acropolis. more

5 of 5 stars
Huntsville, Alabama
Nov 21, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

If you are looking for ancient ruins and a lot of history the Agora should be your first stop. Next to the Acropolis the Agora is one of Athens biggest attractions and is well worth the visit. It runs alongside the streets of the Plaka and Monastiraki which are also definite must visits while you are in Athens. I really... more

5 of 5 stars
Lehighton, Pa
Jul 8, 2007
6/8 found this review helpful

My adult dauaghter and I took a walking tour of the Roman Market and the Agora through [--]. We would have missed most of the important parts and the significance of the whole area without someone who could put the entire area into perspective. In the end we enjoyed our time there as a result more than going to the... more

5 of 5 stars
Greeley, Colorado
Oct 1, 2005
42/44 found this review helpful

The Agora was my favorite ruin of Athens - far surpassing the Acropolis. I suppose the Acropolis is a required must see - but it can be crowded and we were swamped with Celebrity Cruise guests following endless little guides with placards. I wanted to grab one and through it off the hill and see how many would follow. The... more

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Agora Address

Northwest of the Acropolis base, Athens 999-20, Greece
Tel: 30-210-3310963 Fax: 30-210-3310964