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10. STOA OF ATTALOS
King Attalos II of Pergamon (159-138 BC) built this impressive two-storey structure.
It was reconstructed in 1956 by the American School of Archaeology. Today the Stoa
is a world-class museum displaying finds from the Agora. (For further details see
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Site of Pilgrimage
You may well see people standing on the Areopagos, the rock above the Agora,
praying or singing hymns. Pilgrims from around the world retracing the steps of
Paul converge here, the site named in the Bible (Acts 17:22-34) where the saint
gave his famous “Men of Athens …” speech. The address spoke of the wrongs of
ancient Greek religions, and here Paul converted the first Athenians to Chris-
tianity.
Tip:
The best overview of the Agora is from the
Areopagus
rock.
Tip:
Most places surrounding the Agora serve tourist fare; Athenians
however head for To Kouti on Adrianou for twists on taverna classics. Try the
rose-petal ice cream!
