Late Roman Tower Wall Foundations: Echoes of Ancient Athens

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are near Syntagma Square, walk southeast on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue. After about 400 meters, turn left onto Amalias Avenue. Continue straight for approximately 600 meters until you reach the National Garden of Athens. Walk through the garden until you exit at the north end. Once you exit, turn right onto Vasilissis Olgas Street. Walk straight for about 300 meters until you reach the intersection with Polignotou Street. Turn left onto Polignotou Street, and the Late Roman tower wall foundations will be on your right at Polignotou 10.

• Public Transport

  From Monastiraki Station (Line 1 or Line 3), take the metro to Syntagma Station. Exit the station and walk towards Amalias Avenue. Turn left onto Stadiou Street and walk until you reach the intersection with Polignotou Street. Turn right onto Polignotou, and the Late Roman tower wall foundations will be on your right after about 300 meters. A standard ticket for public transportation is €1.20.

• Taxi

  Taxis are readily available throughout Athens. A taxi ride from Syntagma Square to Polignotou 10 typically costs between €4 and €6 and takes approximately 10 minutes. Ensure the driver sets the meter at the beginning of the journey; the base fare is €1.80, with a charge of €0.90/km during the day.