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Arch of Hadrian
Sight4.5 · 1 794≈ 22 minFree entry647 m from the center
The Arch of Hadrian is a monumental triumphal gateway sculpted from Pentelic marble in AD 131–132 to honour Roman Emperor Hadrian. Standing near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, it historically marked the boundary between Theseus's ancient Athens and the new Roman Hadrianopolis, as noted in two famous inscriptions. The lower Roman archway is topped by a Greek Corinthian colonnade.
Highlights
- Built from solid Pentelic marble in AD 131–132 without mortar
- Inscriptions contrasting Theseus's city with Hadrian's
- Unique blend of a Roman arch with a Greek Corinthian propylon
Opening hours
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