ROMAN AGORA OF ATHENS: WHERE HISTORY AND EMPIRE COLLIDE

#holidayitinerary The Roman Agora of Athens, built in the 1st century BC, was the city’s central marketplace during Roman times. Commissioned by Julius Caesar and Augustus, it replaced the older Greek Agora as the hub of commerce and social life. Within its grounds stood shops, fountains, and the iconic Tower of the Winds, a remarkable clocktower that combined timekeeping and weather prediction. Today, its ruins offer visitors a glimpse into daily life in ancient Athens and the city’s transformation under Roman rule.