Hadrian's Library

Hadrian Library is also a very interesting place. The library is very rich in introduction. You can understand the history here in advance. The high city wall part can be visited up close. It is also the destruction of the history experienced. There are not many residual parts.

Hadrian Library of Athens was the largest national library in ancient Greece and has been more than 2,000 years old. In ancient times, such a large library was really incredible, although there are only fragments left, but the scale is really more than the current library, it is really unimaginable.

The Hadrian Library site in Athens is a place to come. He is the earliest archaeological library in the world so far, and the library has been more than 2,000 years old. It shows how strong and scientific the Roman Empire was at that time. The library covers a large area, and the remaining stone pillars are more than seven meters high, which shows the majesty of the building at that time, and really lament the power of the ancient Roman architecture.

It’s fine to see if you’re already in Plaka, but there are so many wonderful things to see in Greece so if you have to go out of the way to go there, you’re not missing much.#mytrip #vacation #greece #athens

Scenic spots far from the Acropolis are not completely restored. Only sporadic pillars and arches are left. It is not recommended to visit them specially. It is suggested that after visiting the main scenic spots of the Acropolis, you should choose to visit them only when you have spare time. [Open time] Open time of library is 8:00-15:00. [Suggested play time] 15 minutes. [Address] North of the Acropolis, near Monastiraki Square. [Traffic mode] It takes more than half an hour to walk. It is suggested that it is more convenient to take the subway. Get out of the Monastiraki subway station, just next to the square. [Cost] 2 Euros per ticket. It is recommended to purchase tickets for the Acropolis scenic spots, which are valid for 4 days and can be used in any 6 scenic spots in Athens, including the Ancient Fair, the Roman Market, Keramikos, the Temple of Zeus at Olympia and the Theatre of Dionysus. Tickets are not lost. [Feature Recommendation] There are seven neat Collins-style pillars in the front row of the library. [Environmental Assessment] The Library covers a large area, but unfortunately, there are only a few scattered pillars and arches left at the site, as well as a large area of open space and foundation. The library is a typical Roman building with only one entrance. The first thing you can see when you enter is the most complete building in the library at present. There are seven Collins-style pillars in a row. The pillars are followed by walls the same height as the pillars. There are prominent niches on the walls. Behind the walls is a courtyard with oval pools in the center. On the east side of the library, there were all kinds of scroll books. The adjacent hall next door is the reading room and the lecture hall.

The exquisite Hadrian Library, the architectural style of the Hadrian period is easy to identify, the carvings are beautiful, and some structural components are relatively delicate. Visitors like to gather here, one to appreciate beautiful buildings, one to take shelter from the sun and cool. Here, the sun is transparent and hot, and the plastic ability is very strong. It complements these ancient Roman building components, while there is a cool wind in the shadow. ?