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Administrative Information |
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Full: €10, Reduced: €5
Valid for the archaeological site and the museum of the Ancient Agora of Athens. Tickets are available at ticket offices on site as well as online.
From November 1st to March 30th (01/11-31/03) of each year, reduced rates apply exclusively to single-use tickets for all archaeological sites and museums belonging to the State.
Special ticket package: Full: €30, Reduced: €-
Valid for 5 days.
NOTE: As of July 1st 2019, reduced combined tickets will no longer be issued. Reduced combined tickets issued before this date which have not been used, remain valid.
In order to purchase tickets online visit the official e-ticketing service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports at www.etickets.tap.gr
Valid for: Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens Museum, Ancient Agora of Athens- Areios Pagos, Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos, Lykeion Archaeological Site, North slope of the Acropolis, Olympieio, Roman Agora of Athens, South Slope of Acropolis
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| Free admission days |
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6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri) |
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18 April (International Monuments Day) |
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18 May (International Museums Day) |
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The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days) |
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28 October |
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For information about free and reduced admission to Greek State Archaeological Sites, Monuments and Museums please press here |
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Open |
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08:00- 17:00
Last entrance: 16:40
OPERATING RULES
Please be informed that the following is strictly prohibited:
Law 4858/2021 (Official Government Gazette 220/Α/19-11-2021) & Ministry of Culture’ s Decisions (Official Government Gazette 88/Β/23-1-2004 & 3320/Β/18-5-2023)
- entrance to people under the influence of substances (intoxicants, narcotics etc.),
- to behave, dress or act in a way not compatible with the nature of the archaeological site/museum,
- to collect, remove or damage any kind of object, including ancient and contemporary works of art, as well as any natural item,
- to produce litter of any kind,
- to consume food or beverages,
- to smoke,
- the photography/videography of indecent or defamatory scenes,
- entrance to pets, except for dogs accompanying people with disabilities (the prohibition only applies to the Acropolis and its Slopes, to the Kerameikos as well as to the Museums).
Furthermore, visitors and guides are kindly requested:
- to comply with the instructions and indications of the security quards,
- to follow the signs, walk along marked routes and avoid entering restricted areas,
- not to touch any work of art,
- to be very careful whilst being near areas of high risk or areas where works are in progress.
For the archaeological sites, it is recommended to use footwear suitable for walking.
Non-compliance with the above rules can lead to the eviction of recalcitrant visitors. |
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| Holidays |
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1 January: closed |
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25 March: closed |
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1 May: closed |
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Easter Sunday: closed |
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25 December: closed |
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26 December: closed |
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Amenities for the physically challenged |
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The Archaeological Site of the Ancient Agora is wheelchair accessible through the main entrance, at Adrianou 24 (assistance by a companion is advisable). In the area of the Temple of Hephaistos, wheelchair access is possible through the entrance at the Thiseion Square (Apostolou Pavlou Street), upon communication (210 3214824, 3210180).You can see the accessible passage at http://theheartofancientathens.gr/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Efaath_AncientAgora_accessibility.jpg
Both levels of the Museum of the Ancient Agora at the Stoa of Attalos are wheelchair accessible. To access the upper floor using the elevator, visitors are encouraged to ask the guards. There are also toilets for individuals with disabilities within the building.
At the Museum of the Ancient Agora (Stoa Attalou - Information desk), tactile site plans and brochures in Braille in Greek and English are available for visually impaired visitors.
Moreover, our internet site presenting the Archaeological Sites that have been awarded the European Heritage Label (www.theheartofancientathens.gr), is fully accessible to blind and partially sighted people in Greek, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. |
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Suggestive Bibliography |
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Τραυλός Ι., Πολεοδομική εξέλιξις των Αθηνών, Αθήνα 1961 (1)/1993 (2) |
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Παπαχατζής Ν., Παυσανίου Ελλάδος περιήγησις: Αττικά, Αθήνα 1974 |
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Camp II J. Mck, The Athenian Agora. A guide to the Εxcavation and Μuseum 1990 |
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Χριστοπούλου Β., Αρχαία Αγορά της Αθήνας-΄Αρειος Πάγος. Σύντομο Ιστορικό και Περιήγηση, Αρχαιολογικοί Περίπατοι γύρω από την Ακρόπολη αρ. 4, Αθήνα 2004 |
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