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Hadrian's Library – Syntagma Square loop from Μοναστηράκι

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Hadrian's Library – Syntagma Square loop from Μοναστηράκι

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Hadrian's Library – Syntagma Square loop from Μοναστηράκι

01:35

5.30km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Train Station

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66 m

Hadrian's Library

Highlight • Historical Site

Hadrian's Library dates to the 2nd century AD. The Roman Emperor Hadrian commissioned the library, which was a cultural and educational centre in the heart of ancient Athens.

The library complex included a large rectangular courtyard surrounded by a colonnade, which housed thousands of scrolls and books. It also featured lecture halls and meeting rooms where scholars and philosophers could gather to discuss various topics.

Over the centuries, Hadrian's Library fell into disrepair and only a portion of the library has been excavated and restored. You can explore the ruins, including the beautifully preserved facades and columns. It's a fascinating place to gain insights into the intellectual and cultural life of ancient Athens during the Roman period.

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133 m

Monastiraki Square and the Church of Panagia Pantanassa

Highlight • Settlement

The church of Panagia Pantanassa is located on the square. This church was built as part of a nunnery that once stood on this spot on the square. The name Monastiraki translates as Small Monastery. It is a domed church with rich decorations on the inside. The Tzisdarakis Mosque is also located on this square. This mosque was built during the Ottoman Empire. The mosque was later deconsecrated and turned into a museum. There are a few shops under the old mosque.

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297 m

Roman Agora, Athens

Highlight • Historical Site

In winter most sites & museums close at 15:00 (Tuesdays closed) and all are half price, so it is cheaper to buy individual tickets as the combination ticket is not reduced in winter. The Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, and Keramikos are almost completely visible from outside the fence even when closed.

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489 m

Panagia Kapnikarea Church

Highlight • Religious Site

It is dedicated to Our Lady and is located on a square on Odos Ermou.

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1.14 km

Syntagma Square

Highlight • Settlement

In front of the Parliament building is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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1.14 km

Hellenic Parliament Building

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King Ludwig I of Bavaria commissioned the building so that his son Otto I and his wife Amalie could move into accommodation in Athens that was appropriate for the royal couple. During a four-year construction phase, the building was built in the neoclassical style by the court architect Friedrich Gärtner from 1834 to 1838. The result was an imposing and at the same time simple-looking ochre-colored building, which stands out not least because of the porch on its main front supported by Doric columns.
The Greek parliament has been meeting in this impressive building since 1935.

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2.84 km

View from Lycabettus Hill

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Recommended both for the monastery and for the view

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5.30 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

1.23 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

1.84 km

299 m

136 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

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July 13, 2023,In die Athener 🏛Plaka zum Abendessen🍛🥘🍷🍺 und anschließend noch schnell 🏃‍♀️🏃auf den Mount ⛰️Lykavittos 😃

At 5 p.m. we were back in Athens. Dinner was in a cozy restaurant before the big rush came. After that I had the idea to go to Mount Lykavittos for sunset. Since it was already late, we opted for the funicular, which took us up in a few minutes. The view all around of the huge city and surroundings …

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Hadrian's Library – Syntagma Square loop from Μοναστηράκι

Hadrian's Library

Monastiraki Square and the Church of Panagia Pantanassa

Roman Agora, Athens

Panagia Kapnikarea Church

Syntagma Square

Hellenic Parliament Building

View from Lycabettus Hill

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