Arch of Hadrian

The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: Roman arch in Athens
  • Also known as: “arc d’Hadrien”, “honorific arch of Hadrian”, “Puerta de Adriano”, and “Αψίδα του Αδριανού”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Parthenon and Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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The is a former temple on the , Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. is situated 500 metres west of Arch of Hadrian.

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The , also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal temple in the centre of , now in ruins. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. is situated 130 metres southeast of Arch of Hadrian.

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The near the Acropolis of was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the prize in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia in 335/334 BCE, of which performance he was liturgist. is situated 210 metres northwest of Arch of Hadrian.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Makrygianni and Plaka.

Neighborhood
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or Makriyanni is a neighborhood of , . Also known as Acropolis, it is located in the south side of and bounded between the avenues Dionysiou Areopagitou and Syngrou.

Quarter
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Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of , clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the , and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.

Neighborhood
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is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of , part of the old historical neighborhood called . It lies on the northeast side of the .

Arch of Hadrian

Latitude
37.97019° or 37° 58′ 13″ north
Longitude
23.73201° or 23° 43′ 55″ east
Elevation
82 metres (269 feet)
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
8G95XPCJ+3R
Open­Street­Map ID
way 175107932
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
11808358
Wiki­data ID
Q1567576
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Urdu—“Arch of Hadrian” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “قوس هادريان”
  • Catalan: “Arc d’Adrià”
  • Catalan: “Arc d’Hadrià”
  • Chinese: “哈德良拱门”
  • Dutch: “Poort van Hadrianus”
  • Esperanto: “Arko de Hadriano”
  • Finnish: “Hadrianuksen kaari”
  • French: “porte d’Hadrien”
  • French: “Porte d’Hadrien”
  • German: “Hadrianstor”
  • Greek: “Πύλη του Αδριανού”
  • Hebrew: “שער אדריאנוס”
  • Italian: “Arco di Adriano”
  • Japanese: “ハドリアヌスの凱旋門”
  • Korean: “하드리아누스의 개선문”
  • Polish: “Łuk Hadriana w Atenach”
  • Polish: “Łuk Hadriana”
  • Portuguese: “Arco de Adriano”
  • Russian: “Арка Адриана”
  • Spanish: “Arco de Adriano”
  • Turkish: “Hadrianus Kemeri”
  • Ukrainian: “Арка Адріана”
  • Urdu: “محراب ہیڈرین”

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Places to explore: Μακρυγιάννη and Acropolis.

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Places to explore: Hadrian’s Arch and Karre Furs.

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