Hadrian's Library
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A large library ruin built by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132, its Corinthian colonnade facade beside Monastiraki Square.
The library was built by Roman Emperor Hadrian and originally had a courtyard, a pool and book rooms. Churches were later built on the site. Today you can see the Corinthian colonnade of the west facade, surviving walls and several church remains. The site is not large, and the main facade can be seen from the railing around the perimeter. Admission is about €6 and is included in the Athens combined ticket. It lies right next to Monastiraki metro station and can be combined with the Ancient Agora and the Roman Agora as one walking route.
Opening hours
08:00–20:00 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Roman Agora & Tower of the Winds
- Monastiraki
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Anafiotika
- Acropolis of Athens & Parthenon
- Areopagus Hill
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Plaka