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Ancient Agora of Athens

Athens, Greece

History

The ruined civic heart of ancient Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, with the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus and the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos. Allow time for the site museum inside the Stoa, which displays finds from the Agora excavations.

Nearest town
Athens, Greece
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.9750, 23.7225
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Camping AthinaCampsite
    6 km from Ancient Agora of Athens
  • Αυτοδιαχειριζόμενο Κάμπινγκ ΒούλαςCampsite
    14 km from Ancient Agora of Athens
  • Nea KifissiaCampsite
    15 km from Ancient Agora of Athens
  • DionissotisCampsite
    16 km from Ancient Agora of Athens
    Wi-Fi
  • Camping ΒάρκιζαςCampsite
    20 km from Ancient Agora of Athens
    TentsCaravansWi-Fi
  • ΣκηνηCampsite
    23 km from Ancient Agora of Athens

All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ancient Agora of Athens?

Ancient Agora of Athens is in Athens, Greece, at GPS 37.9750, 23.7225. It is about 8 km from Piraeus.

Can you camp near Ancient Agora of Athens?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Athina, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ancient Agora of Athens?

Ancient Agora of Athens is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni.

What is there to see near Ancient Agora of Athens?

Places worth a stop nearby: Acropolis of Athens (0 km), Plaka (1 km), Acropolis Museum (1 km) and Temple of Olympian Zeus (1 km).

When is the best time to visit Ancient Agora of Athens?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)