Roman Agora
Monument · Roman Agora, Athens

Roman Agora

Photo: Robert Freeman · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It functioned as the commercial and administrative hub under Roman rule. Key surviving structures include the Tower of the Winds and the remains of colonnades and shops. The site sits in the historic center near the Ancient Agora.

On day 2 of Athens: Ancient Wonders

Good to know

Tickets
Admission fee required; current prices listed at the entrance.
Time needed
45 minutes to one hour.
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Five-minute walk from Monastiraki metro station.

Itineraries with Roman Agora

Day 2 of Athens: Ancient Wonders

Ancient Agora and Kerameikos

How Roman Agora fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Ancient AgoraAncient Agora
  2. 10:45Roman AgoraRoman Agora
  3. 13:30Kerameikos CemeteryKerameikos
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Roman Agora questions

What is the Roman Agora?

It is the Roman-era marketplace built east of the older Ancient Agora in Athens.

How much does entry to the Roman Agora cost?

An admission fee applies. Check the current rate at the ticket booth on arrival.

How long does it take to visit the Roman Agora?

Most visitors spend 45 minutes to one hour walking the site.

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