Roman Forum of Athens, Ancient marketplace in central Athens, Greece.
The Roman Forum features marble columns, stone pathways, and an octagonal Tower of the Winds with intricate sundials and water clock mechanisms.
Emperor Augustus commissioned this commercial center in the first century BC, marking Roman influence over Greek territories and trade development.
The forum combined Greek and Roman architectural elements, serving as a marketplace where merchants displayed goods and conducted business transactions.
The site opens daily from 8 AM to 5 PM during winter months and until 7:30 PM in summer, with entrance fees including access to artifacts.
The Tower of the Winds contains eight sundials, corresponding to different wind directions, making it an early example of meteorological monitoring.
Address: Polignotou 3, Athina 105 55, Greece
Phone: +302103245220
GPS coordinates: 37.97425,23.72610
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:38
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