Ancient Agora of Athens

Absolutely recommend visiting this site if you're in Athens for the first time. Dedicate a good chunk of your day to it as there are so many artefacts to look at plus there's also the museum which has even more. I'd take a wee picnic with me to enjoy in one of the many gardens and of course take your rubbish with you unless you can find a bin to dispose of it. Wear comfortable shoes as the site isn't small and have your SPF 50 and hat on hand. There are toilets next to the museum entrance. The entrance to the agora is a little bit of a walk but it isn't hard to find. The staff didn't seem to be too strict about the time of arrival but this may be because it wasn't that busy when we arrived. It was such a treat seeing archaeologists at work at the front of the museum (I asked for their permission first before taking a photo of them). Also try and spot the tortoise! I had no idea that there was one to begin with and not sure if there were more but I think I'll call it Shelly. I should've asked a staff member whether it had a name but totally forgot. Remember to buy your ticket in advance and from the official site. You can of course book a tour if you'd prefer it.

Visiting the Ancient Agora was like stepping back in time. The ruins are incredibly well-preserved, and the Temple of Hephaestus is breathtaking. It’s a peaceful spot with so much history to explore. A must-visit for every history lover!

The park is big enough that even with a few groups of people milling about, it felt like my wife and I were on our own. 100% would recommend. If you find a good bench, you can enjoy the peace and quiet. While enjoying the beautiful views of the acropolis. The archeological sites is beautiful as well. The museum is included in the ticket and is a short walk through. The Temple of Hephaistos is my highlight for sure! Watch out for the wildlife👀

This is a fabulous place to visit in Athens. It is moderately priced and quite extensive. The buildings are well preserved and the museum is quite interesting with beautiful pottery and other artifacts. On the balcony of the museum are interesting busts and below are detailed sculptures. To see the entire enclosure plan for 1-2 hours. There are steps to navigate. Bring water, although there are vending machines near the church. I highly recommend a visit.

The Ancient Agora is a remarkable site. It was truly amazing to walk through the place that once served as the cultural and political center of Athens. You can almost feel the history here. ​Be sure to visit the beautifully restored Temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalos, which now houses a fantastic museum.

It's a very quiet place. The ancient marble columns are magnificent, and their sheer size is overwhelming. It might be worth the €10. But seeing them up close was ten times more impressive than viewing them from outside. The audio guide QR code didn't work. I hope it becomes usable soon.

A fantastic place to explore the heart of ancient Athenian life. It's spacious, peaceful, and far less crowded than the Acropolis, which makes walking around and taking photos really enjoyable. The Temple of Hephaestus is incredibly well preserved, and the surrounding ruins, paths, and greenery give you a real sense of how the city once functioned. The museum inside the Stoa of Attalos is well laid out and adds great context to what you're seeing outside. Allow plenty of time to wander - it's one of the most relaxing and rewarding historical sites in Athens.

No doubt it’s one of the places to visit in Athens but we I was very disappointed with the organisation of this place. We came after 15.00 and while enjoying and exploring the place we reached the museum where we‘ve been told that we must hurry up because the place closes in 5 min. It was around 16.30, in the Google it states this place is open until 20.00. When we were buying tickets (which are not cheap) nobody said about the (new) closing hours. Supposedly it was some information before the entrance but we just didn’t see. However I submitted the photo and asked to correct the opening time but the request was refused…