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(0.1 km from Stoa of Attalos)
Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Unique house in Athens center, Acropolis view. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found.
10 Normanou (0.1 km from Stoa of Attalos)
Theasis Athens is a bed and breakfast featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Athens.
26 Ifestou (0.1 km from Stoa of Attalos)
Right in the center of Athens, Muse Urban Suites offers rooms with free Wifi. The property is around a few steps from Monastiraki Square, a 4-minute walk from Roman Agora, and 400 yards from Ancient Agora of Athens.
4 Κυνέτου (0.1 km from Stoa of Attalos)
Beautiful City Suites provides rooms with private balconies in the center of Athens. The property is close to Monastiraki Square, Ancient Agora, and Roman Agora.
Kinetou 3 (0.1 km from Stoa of Attalos)
Offering a bar and a shared lounge Y House in Athens is close to Monastiraki Train Station and Monastiraki Square. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space along with free Wifi throughout the property.
Normanou Athina (0.1 km from Stoa of Attalos)
Begin your day carefree at Hoppersgr- Amazing apt in the heart of Athens - 1 as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience.
(0.1 km from Stoa of Attalos)
Each accommodation at Hoppersgr- Amazing apt in the heart of Athens - 2 is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.
41 Ifestou Street monastiraki (0.2 km from Stoa of Attalos)
Located right in the heart of Athens, Suitas is just 98 feet away from the entrance of the Ancient Agora and the Acropolis. Monastiraki Metro Station and Thiseio Train Station are both at 492 feet. Free WiFi is available throughout.
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The Stoa of Attalos is a restored stoa located in the ancient Agora of Athens. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC. The structure served as a commercial, political and social center for the ancient city and was used for various activities such as public meetings, legal proceedings, and other occasions. It is the most complete restoration of an ancient Greek stoa that exists today.
The stoa was built with two stories on a grand scale, measuring approximately 115 feet (35m) long by 40 feet (12m) deep. The main entrance would have been on the east side where there were four Doric columns and one Ionic column serving as a porch. The second story was supported by timber beams at both ends that extended beyond the walls of the colonnade to accommodate balconies.
The walls were made with sandstone blocks and covered in stucco while the roof was constructed using terracotta tiles held in place by wooden structures supported by columns set into the walls at regular intervals along its length. In addition to its use as a commercial and social hub, the Stoa also served as a museum since it had many statues that were dedicated to gods or heroes from Greek mythology set inside its rooms or lining its exterior walls.
Inside the stoa were two large open courtyards called exedras which gave off garden-like vibes through their elaborate use of decorative plants, fountains, and benches made out of marble or stone. There is evidence that suggests these courtyards also had small shrines dedicated to certain gods or goddesses; however due to their state of disrepair they are not visible today.
Today, visitors can walk around the reconstructed stoa admiring its stunning façade featuring fluted columns with Corinthian capitals painted with vivid colors known as "Attic colors" - bright yellow ocher combined with shades of red-orange which bring the building alive in a beautiful way.