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The Arch of Hadrian (Greek: Αψίδα του Αδριανού, romanized: Apsida tou Adrianou), most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate (Greek: Πύλη του Αδριανού, romanized: Pyli tou Adrianou), 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.
It has been proposed that the arch was built to celebrate the adventus (arrival) of the Roman emperor Hadrian and to honor him for his many benefactions to the city, on the occasion of the dedication of the nearby temple complex in 131 or 132 AD. Since Hadrian had become an Athenian citizen nearly two decades before the monument was built, Kouremenos has argued that the inscriptions on the arch honor him as an Athenian rather than as the Roman emperor. It is not certain who commissioned the arch, although it is probable that it was the citizens of Athens. There were two inscriptions on the arch, facing in opposite directions, naming both Theseus and Hadrian as founders of Athens. While it is clear that the inscriptions honor Hadrian, it is uncertain whether they refer to the city as a whole or to the city in two parts: one old and one new. The early idea, however, that the arch marked the line of the ancient city wall, and thus the division between the old and the new regions of the city, has been shown to be false by further excavation. The arch is located 325 metres (1,066 ft) southeast of the Acropolis.
This place is awesome I love this place. Not a big tourist destination but I loved it.
david recendezFeb 7, 2018
An Arch adjacent to the temple of Zeus. Definitely worth a quick visit (like 5mins) on the way to other attractions.
Howard TJan 28, 2018
Impressive Hadrian's Arch was constructed in 131 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as part of a wall separating the old and new cities of Athens. On the side of the arch facing the Acropolis is the inscription, "This is Athens, the former city of Theseus" while the other side reads, "This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus". The 18 meters (59ft) gate was made of marble from nearby Mount Pentelikon and decorated in the Corinthian order .
Rody SakrNov 22, 2017
Beautiful and in honour to my name!😜 What more can I ask for?
Adrian AlonsoFeb 20, 2018
Beautiful 18 m high corinthian coloum situated right in the city centre marking the divide between "old" and "new" Athens. standing on the temple of Zues side which is essentally in the same field the arch Frames the Acropolis
Dave TDec 4, 2017
Nice arch. Temple is fenced but the greens are oawesime. Great meeting point for the start of all tours. All the major touristic points surround it.
Nsorma NyaabaMar 12, 2018
Beautiful historical monument created by the Roman emperor at the centre of Athens. Popular tourist attraction, pretty nice spot for memorial photos.
Pierros ZevolisMar 6, 2018
The Arch of Hadrian is a free site situated between the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Acropolis and easily accessed from the Acropolis metro station within a 5 minute walk down the adjacent pedestrian street. The arch itself is impressive and dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Definitely worth a look if your in the area.
Dhiren TailorMay 5, 2018
Beautiful historical area of downtown Athens Greece. This is out first time visiting Greece and we are blwn away at the history and culture. Beautiful place to visit for people of all ages.
Joey ZagoApr 29, 2018
A Nice monument and worth looking at if it is on the way to your destination, but not really any real need to go out of your way to see. It is a free site to visit which is very appealing
Claire ViderApr 15, 2018
After the construction of the temple of Zeus the Athenians in the year 131AD in honour of Emperor Hadrian built an arch on the north west perimeter of the temple. The monument is 18m tallans 13m wide, while the arch, built of Pentilic marble bears two inscriptions on the architrave over the arch. One inscription, facing the Acropolis and the old town (west)says "This is Athens the city of Theseus" the other inscription facing the sanctuary and an extension if Athens constructed by Hadrian (facing east) says Thus is city of Hadrian, not Theseus".
Raman ChandhokApr 29, 2018
A free place to see with a view of the backside of the Acropolis and Temple of Zeus. Watch out for the pan handlers. But a fun place
Dave HigginsMay 26, 2018
This place is awesome I love this place. Not a big tourist destination but I loved it.
david recendezFeb 7, 2018
An Arch adjacent to the temple of Zeus. Definitely worth a quick visit (like 5mins) on the way to other attractions.
Howard TJan 28, 2018
Impressive Hadrian's Arch was constructed in 131 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as part of a wall separating the old and new cities of Athens. On the side of the arch facing the Acropolis is the inscription, "This is Athens, the former city of Theseus" while the other side reads, "This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus". The 18 meters (59ft) gate was made of marble from nearby Mount Pentelikon and decorated in the Corinthian order .
Rody SakrNov 22, 2017
Beautiful and in honour to my name!😜 What more can I ask for?
Adrian AlonsoFeb 20, 2018
Beautiful 18 m high corinthian coloum situated right in the city centre marking the divide between "old" and "new" Athens. standing on the temple of Zues side which is essentally in the same field the arch Frames the Acropolis
Dave TDec 4, 2017
Nice arch. Temple is fenced but the greens are oawesime. Great meeting point for the start of all tours. All the major touristic points surround it.
Nsorma NyaabaMar 12, 2018
Beautiful historical monument created by the Roman emperor at the centre of Athens. Popular tourist attraction, pretty nice spot for memorial photos.
Pierros ZevolisMar 6, 2018
The Arch of Hadrian is a free site situated between the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Acropolis and easily accessed from the Acropolis metro station within a 5 minute walk down the adjacent pedestrian street. The arch itself is impressive and dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Definitely worth a look if your in the area.
Dhiren TailorMay 5, 2018
Beautiful historical area of downtown Athens Greece. This is out first time visiting Greece and we are blwn away at the history and culture. Beautiful place to visit for people of all ages.
Joey ZagoApr 29, 2018
A Nice monument and worth looking at if it is on the way to your destination, but not really any real need to go out of your way to see. It is a free site to visit which is very appealing
Claire ViderApr 15, 2018
After the construction of the temple of Zeus the Athenians in the year 131AD in honour of Emperor Hadrian built an arch on the north west perimeter of the temple. The monument is 18m tallans 13m wide, while the arch, built of Pentilic marble bears two inscriptions on the architrave over the arch. One inscription, facing the Acropolis and the old town (west)says "This is Athens the city of Theseus" the other inscription facing the sanctuary and an extension if Athens constructed by Hadrian (facing east) says Thus is city of Hadrian, not Theseus".
Raman ChandhokApr 29, 2018
A free place to see with a view of the backside of the Acropolis and Temple of Zeus. Watch out for the pan handlers. But a fun place
Dave HigginsMay 26, 2018
This place is awesome I love this place. Not a big tourist destination but I loved it.
david recendezFeb 7, 2018
An Arch adjacent to the temple of Zeus. Definitely worth a quick visit (like 5mins) on the way to other attractions.
Howard TJan 28, 2018
Impressive Hadrian's Arch was constructed in 131 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as part of a wall separating the old and new cities of Athens. On the side of the arch facing the Acropolis is the inscription, "This is Athens, the former city of Theseus" while the other side reads, "This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus". The 18 meters (59ft) gate was made of marble from nearby Mount Pentelikon and decorated in the Corinthian order .
Rody SakrNov 22, 2017
Beautiful and in honour to my name!😜 What more can I ask for?
Adrian AlonsoFeb 20, 2018
Beautiful 18 m high corinthian coloum situated right in the city centre marking the divide between "old" and "new" Athens. standing on the temple of Zues side which is essentally in the same field the arch Frames the Acropolis
Dave TDec 4, 2017
Nice arch. Temple is fenced but the greens are oawesime. Great meeting point for the start of all tours. All the major touristic points surround it.
Nsorma NyaabaMar 12, 2018
Beautiful historical monument created by the Roman emperor at the centre of Athens. Popular tourist attraction, pretty nice spot for memorial photos.
Pierros ZevolisMar 6, 2018
The Arch of Hadrian is a free site situated between the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Acropolis and easily accessed from the Acropolis metro station within a 5 minute walk down the adjacent pedestrian street. The arch itself is impressive and dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Definitely worth a look if your in the area.
Dhiren TailorMay 5, 2018
Beautiful historical area of downtown Athens Greece. This is out first time visiting Greece and we are blwn away at the history and culture. Beautiful place to visit for people of all ages.
Joey ZagoApr 29, 2018
A Nice monument and worth looking at if it is on the way to your destination, but not really any real need to go out of your way to see. It is a free site to visit which is very appealing
Claire ViderApr 15, 2018
After the construction of the temple of Zeus the Athenians in the year 131AD in honour of Emperor Hadrian built an arch on the north west perimeter of the temple. The monument is 18m tallans 13m wide, while the arch, built of Pentilic marble bears two inscriptions on the architrave over the arch. One inscription, facing the Acropolis and the old town (west)says "This is Athens the city of Theseus" the other inscription facing the sanctuary and an extension if Athens constructed by Hadrian (facing east) says Thus is city of Hadrian, not Theseus".
Raman ChandhokApr 29, 2018
A free place to see with a view of the backside of the Acropolis and Temple of Zeus. Watch out for the pan handlers. But a fun place
Dave HigginsMay 26, 2018
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