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A typical roman triumph arch that was the gateway between Acropolis(that is 300m away) and the Temple of Olympian Zeus (you can see what’s left of it at the back side of the arch) and marked the line of the ancient city wall. The arch was built in honor of the roman emperor Hadrian in 131 A.D.
There are two inscriptions written on the gate:
“This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus”
"This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus"
It’s 18m high and pentelic marble was used for the Arch like in most of structrures in Athens (Parthenon etc). For many years it was under construction because the pollution has damaged part of the stone.
I like to pass by the Arch from time to time and even at night looks nice, that's why sometimes I walk till there instead taking a bus to Syntagma square... Directions: Just a few meters from National Garden at Amalias Avenue
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The Arch of Hadrian is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus. It has been proposed that the arch was built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and to honor him for his many benefactions to the city.
You may watch my high resolution photo of Athens on the Google Earth according to the following coordinates 37º 58' 12.94" N 23º 43' 54.94" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Arch of Hadrian .
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The Roman Emporer Hadrian had this library commisioned in his honor in 132 AD. Hadrian took special interest in Athens and commision many large building projects here. Leave a Comment
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The Library of Hadrian considered to be founded by the emperor of that name after II-th century A.D. This was a colonnaded court measuring 122 by 82m with semicircular recesses in the external walls.
The entrance was on the west side and part of this richly decorated with Corinthian columns and a four-column propylon has been preserved.
You may watch my high resolution photo of Athens on the Google Earth according to the following coordinates or on my Google Earth Panoramio Vivliothiki tou Adrianou . Address: 1 Venizelou Athéna
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 Hadrian's Arch by Paul2001
Viewing of the arch is free as it sits in plain view at the roadside. Leave a Comment
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 by physiar
In its original glory, the library included a marble courtyard, a pool, lecture rooms, music rooms, a theater and an archive for scrolls. Some features of the above can be still be seen today among the remaining Corinthian coloumns.
While at the Plaka and/or Monastiraki flea market, have a peek - it's free!
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 Hadrians Arch by littlesam1Leave a Comment
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 Hadrian's Library by gale.blog.pl
In its best times the library containded conference halls, a library, a theatre and a beautiful garden with a pond. Leave a Comment Address: Roman AgoraDirections: North-West of Acropolis, South-West of Monastiriaki metro station
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 Hadrian's Arch (taken from
Acropolis) by physiar
It was erected by the Athenians to thank the Emperor for finally completing the aforementioned temple. Hadrian had the idea, however, to have the arch inscribed - on both sides. On one side, it reads 'This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus'. On the other, it says 'This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus'.
Make of it what you will!
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