This famous library was built in 132 AD by the Roman emperor Hadrian and was named after him. It is located opposite the Roman Agora. Situated next to it is the former Tzisdarakis-Mosque built in 1759.
8 AM to 5 PM
Hadrian’s Library is open daily. The entry times will be updated regularly. So please take a look on their website before your visit.
The tariff Child / Teen 6-17 years from EU member-states have generally free admission. A free ticket is available at the cash desks. Please note that there may be queues. Please show ID.
The tariff Child / Teen 6-17 years from non-EU member-states: 30 € already charged, Acropolis Combined Ticket is included in your Athens City Pass (attached in e-mail).
By ordering the Athens City Pass all-inclusive, you have free access to Hadrian’s Library. You will receive your ticket enclosed in the Athens City Pass package, at home before your trip.
Address:
Areos 3
10555 Monastiraki Athens
Greece
+30 210 3249350
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Hadrian’s Library is situated in one of the most popular and central locations in Athens, Monastiraki Square. It is highly recommendable to visit Monastiraki, especially for its famous flea market and its numerous shopping opportunities.
Metro lines 1 or 3 to Monastiraki
It is particularly easy to reach Hadrian’s Library since it is located directly opposite from the Monastiraki metro station main exit. You can use both line 1 and line 3 to get there making it one of the easiest accessible attractions.
You can profit from free and priority entrance to Hadrian’s Library with the Athens City Pass all-inclusive.
The site is closed on the following days: Jan. 1st, May 1st, Easter Sunday (Greek Easter), Dec. 25th/26th.
Special opening times: Good Friday (Greek Easter) 12:00PM–03:00PM.
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
The Roman Agora and the Ancient Agora are just a 5 minute walk from Hadrian’s Library where you can see the Temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalos. A bit further down is the Kerameikos archeological site and museum. The proximity of these attractions makes it easy to visit them even in one day.
The library was built by the Roman emperor Hadrian in 132 AD. It was part of Hadrian’s plan to rebuild the city of Athens. This was the largest library in Athens and was used to store literary works and administrative documents. It also served as a lecture hall (auditorium) and hosted various philosophical schools.
The Athens City Pass all-inclusive entitles you to free access to Hadrian’s Library with priority entrance. Simply, buy it online.
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