Agora - Ancient Thera

Cultural Attraction // Archeological Site

Description

The Agora, meaning both forum and marketplace, was a place for the meeting and assembly of the city's citizens, and also a place for their commercial transactions. The Agora is located in the center of the city and consists of three consecutive flat, open spaces along the main road that passes through the city. Around the marketplace were important buildings like the Royal Stoa, the Temple of Dionysos, and the Exedres.

Attributes

Altitude (in meters): 351
Chronological Period: Hellenistic Period
Access: Path
Accessible: Normally
Duration of Visit: 1 hour 30 minutes

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