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reaching site of Plato Academy from Acropolis
Looking at a map of ancient Athens, it appears to be behind the
Acropolis and perhaps not that far away (walking distance?) Can anyone tell me how I'd get there from the vicinity of the Acropolis? I'm planning on getting a hotel nearby. Thanks as always. |
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reaching site of Plato Academy from Acropolis
Steve G wrote:
Looking at a map of ancient Athens, it appears to be behind the Acropolis and perhaps not that far away (walking distance?) I think you might be looking at the Agora which is just behind the Acropolis to the northwest. Can anyone tell me how I'd get there from the vicinity of the Acropolis? I'm planning on getting a hotel nearby. On your map find Kerameikos (a large site containing ancient City Walls & Gates, cemetery, etc) also northwest of the Acropolis. There in ancient times you would walk out the Dipylon (a double gateway & main gate of the city) and take the direct road 6 stades (~1104m) to the Academy. But seeing the gate is no longer used and the direct road is buried beneath the modern city you'll have to walk around it to the Academy ~1500m . It's been 7yrs since I was there but using my map and Blue Guide Athens for info I think I can get you there. Ok you are standing on Ermou street facing the entrance to Kerameikos. Turn Left and walk to Peiraios which is a main street. Cross Peiraios and turn right on Peiraios. The 5th street is Salaminos, turn left on it. [The Metro stop Kerameikos *might* be across the street (on Peiraios) from Salaminos. It was due to open in 1999] In ~500m on Salaminos you come to a major road you must cross and then walk under an elevated train track. After you cross this major street go down Serron St, in ~100m Monastiriou St branches-right off of Serron St. (now you are headed in the same direction as you were on Salaminos). In maybe 600m you will come to a large grass and tree park on your left, that is where the Academy ruins are. But don't enter just continue down Monastitiou (on your left is the park and on your right are modern bldgs). In ~200m on your right in this modern neighborhood in a small city block are the remains of a Square Peristyle. This Square Peristyle is sometimes thought to be the Peripatos (covered walkway) used by Plato and Aristotle? Now go back to the park and explore, the ruins are among the trees and grass. Regards, Walter ...And Paradise Was Lost...like teardrops in the rain... |
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