Hadrian’s Library was created by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 132 AD to the north of the Acropolis. Having spent a long time at the Athenian Agora that day as I wandered through the streets of Athens doing a bit of souvenir shopping I hesitated at the library entrance but ultimately decided that I was both a bit too hot and a bit too ancient monument fatigued to pay the entrance fee and go inside. What I did do was take some photos as I was walking by.
It’s hard to imagine what the library would have looked like in its glory days – there were reading rooms, conference halls and an inner courtyard. It was the official state archive as well as a philosophy school.
It’s not particularly well preserved but it is still an impressive site. It can be found to the southern side of Monastiraki Square and if you do go inside the entrance fee is €6.
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There is something a bit haunting about the ruins with modern life encroaching all around. This trip sounds like it was amazing! Did you find Athens to feel safe to explore?
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It really was great – I have a bit of a post about safety etc scheduled for a few weeks but yes, I never had any problems. I heard all the warnings of pickpockets etc but never felt unsafe even wandering around to find somewhere to eat late in the evenings.
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