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Areopagus
CultureVisit: ~15 min
A limestone rock north-west of the Acropolis where the oldest council and court of classical Athens met, judging homicide cases. According to the Acts of the Apostles (ch. 17), St Paul preached here in the 1st century AD. You climb it by steps carved into the rock, which are slippery, and from them you can see the Agora.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Areopagus: 2 missions
- Climb the steps carved into the rockClimb the Areopagus stone steps slowly and sit on the upper part of the rock.
- Look at the Agora from the AreopagusFrom the top of the rock, look for the Temple of Hephaestus among the trees of the ancient Agora.
Near Areopagus
Temple of Athena Nike139 m awayOdeon of Herodes Atticus179 m awayAthena Promachos204 m awayKanellopoulos Museum223 m awayAcropolis of Athens228 m awayErechtheion254 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Areopagus?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
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