Hadrians Library Entry and Greek Panorama Guide
Explore the grandeur of Hadrian’s Library in Athens with an entry ticket to this historic site. Built between 131-132 AD by Emperor Hadrian, this impressive structure served as a cultural and intellectual hub of ancient Athens, featuring a vast courtyard, monumental entrance, and a rich collection of scrolls and books.
Secure your entry ticket to Hadrian's Library, a magnificent architectural masterpiece constructed by Emperor Hadrian during his third visit to Athens between 131-132 AD. This rectangular peristyle building, with its grand courtyard and four surrounding porticoes, once served as a center for learning, culture, and religious worship in ancient Athens. The library's monumental entrance, adorned with four Corinthian columns of Phrygian marble, leads into a space historically described by Pausanias as filled with over a hundred marble columns and walls decorated with alabaster and paintings.
The eastern side of the library housed a two-story hall with alcoves designed for storing papyrus scrolls and books, while smaller auditoriums on each corner were used for lectures and artistic exhibitions. Despite suffering damage during the Herulian invasion in 267 AD, the library was likely repaired and continued to play a significant role in the city's cultural life.
In later centuries, the site evolved, with a Christian church built in the courtyard in the 5th century AD, which was later replaced by a Byzantine church. Today, visitors can explore the remains of this once-grand structure and appreciate its historical significance as a testament to the cultural and intellectual pursuits of ancient Athens.
From 1st of April until 31 of August 08:00 - 20:00
Last entrance to the Site at 19:30
On the 1st of September the opening hours apply, due to a gradual reduction in the length of the day, as follows:
1st to 15th September 08:00 - 19:30
Last entrance to the Site at 19:00
16th to 30th September 08:00 - 19:00
Last entrance to the Site at 18:30
1st to 15th October 08:00 - 18:30
Last entrance to the Site at 18:00 and
16th to 31st October 08:00 - 18:00
Last entrance to the Site at 17:30
Ancient Greek Panorama Guide
Delve into the ancient wonders of Greece with the “Must Visit Archaeological Sites and Museums in Greece” ebook. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through Greece’s most iconic archaeological landmarks and museums, from the majestic Acropolis of Athens and the legendary ruins of Mycenae to the serene sanctuaries of Delphi and Olympia. Each chapter provides detailed insights into the historical significance, architectural marvels, and cultural impact of these sites. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers, this ebook offers practical travel tips and engaging narratives to enrich your exploration of Greece’s rich heritage.
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Reschedule and Cancellation Policy
Full Refund: Tickets and purchases are non refundable
No Rescheduling: Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
Reschedule and Cancellation Policy
Full Refund: Tickets and purchases are non refundable
No Rescheduling: Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
Tickets, are non refundable. For rescheduling, you must contact at least 48h prior of your initialy chosen timeslot. Please double check the given email, you will receive the tickets and the PDF guide at your email. Please give us a valid mobile/whatsapp number.
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*Don't worry if the indicated time has passed. You can use your ticket up to one hour later.
Reduced admission is granted to:
- Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union aged over 65 years old showing their ID card or passport.
- Students of Higher Education Institutes and equivalent Schools from countries outside the EU showing their student ID.
- To get your reduced admission, please refer to the entrance ticket houses.
- Free admission is granted on the following dates:
6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri).
5 June (International Environment Day).
18 April (International Monuments Day).
18 May (International Museums Day).
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days).
Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st.
National Holidays (25.03 and 28.10). - Free admission is granted to:
Cultural Card holders.
Journalists with a journalist identity card.
Members of Societies and Associations of Friends of Museums and Archaeological Sites throughout Greece with the demonstration of certified membership cards.
Members of the ICOM-ICOMOS.
Persons being at least 50% disabled plus 1 accompanying person.
Persons possessing a free admission card.
The escorting teachers of schools and institutions of elementary, middle school, high school, university, and graduate-level education during their visits.
The official guests of the Greek government, with the approval of the General Director of Antiquities.
Tourist guides after demonstrating their professional identity of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
University students and students at Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent schools of Member – States of European.
Union and students at Schools of Tourist Guides, by showing their student ID.
All persons that are EU citizens under the age of 25 upon showing their Identity Card or passport to confirm their age.
Children up to 5 years of age from countries outside the EU.
Persons over 25 years who are secondary school students upon demonstrating their international student card.
Unemployed Greek citizens, after demonstrating their OAED card. - To get your reduced admission, please refer to the entrance ticket houses.
- If you want to get informed about the policy for the free and discounted entrance tickets you can consult the following guidelines of the Ministry of Culture: https://www.culture.gov.gr/DocLib/Admission_Info_080424.pdf
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