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…

The Ancient Agora is an important historical site in Athens, located to the northwest of the Acropolis. Originally, it was a residential area until it was reorganized by the tyrant Pisistratus in the 6th century B.C. into a center of Athenian government. The city council, presidents of the council, judges, and courts met in the Agora during the classical period Read more…

The Panathenaic Stadium of Athens (or Kallimarmaro) is known as the Roman Stadium, Panathenaic Stadium or simply Kallimarmaro We are referring to this incredible stadium located at the end of Herodou Atticus Street, within walking distance of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the Acropolis. This amazing stadium was originally constructed in ancient times to host the famous Read more…