"Roman Agora and Church in Plaka" Plaka by Kodi01

Plaka Travel Guide: 21 reviews and 43 photos

Roman Agora

Large building measuring 111 x 98 m., comprising a spacious rectangular courtyard surrounded by stoas, shops and storerooms. It has an east, Ionic propylon and a west, Doric propylon, known as the Gate of Athena Archegetis.
It was built between 19 and 11 B.C. Julius Caesar and Augustus donated for this to be built.

Fethiye Djami

The Turkish mosque lies on the north side of the Roman Agora. It was constructed in 1456 A.D. on the ruins of an Early Christian basilica.

East Propylon

There is a east entrance to the Roman Agora which has a row of four Ionic columns made of gray Hymettian marble. It was built in 19-11 B.C.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A hidden treasure!
Cons:Make sure you get there before 2:30pm...
In a nutshell:History unfolds here!

Last visit to Plaka: Jan 2003
Intro Updated May 25, 2003
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Reviews (10)

Metro or walk Transportation (1)

This is easy to get to either by metro or my friend drove me there. It is easy to walk from the top of the Acropolis to... more travel advice

The social center of modern Athens! - Plaka

The social center of modern Athens! Favorites (2)

Plaka is filled with eateries, shopping and entertainment. Off the Plaka lies the ruins of Agora, an ancient... more travel advice

Olive trees......... Favorites (2)

Olive trees and olive oil have to be the number one item Greece is known for.....the Acroplois is lined with them. i... more travel advice

Olympic 2004 Sportswear and pins! Shopping (3)

The Olympic pins and shirts can be found in most stores in Plaka. more travel advice

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deecat Sep 14, 2004 at 7:56 PM

Some great, practical tips for any tourist, especially first time to Greece.
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matcrazy1 Oct 15, 2003 at 2:47 PM

Nice page! What is English-Greek? :-)
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scrooge1947 May 29, 2003 at 6:03 PM

Will be staying in the Plaka, so very interested in your pages.
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RobDavis May 8, 2003 at 9:39 AM

Nice page! Wish I could visit...
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marka13 Apr 22, 2003 at 4:46 AM

Plaka rules! ;) It is my favourite Athens place!
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OrlandoBR Feb 25, 2003 at 11:28 AM

I got my authentic white cotton t-shirt too for 25euros?? The things we do for a cool souvenir...
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herzog63 Feb 22, 2003 at 10:56 PM

Plaka sounds like an interesting area! Nice page!
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sim1 Feb 19, 2003 at 10:54 PM

Nice page! Greece looks so fantastic, I would love to go here one day!
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nomorewars Feb 16, 2003 at 6:42 PM

I cannot wait to see more.
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ysio Feb 11, 2003 at 10:38 AM

bravo! very nice intro and whole page :)