The Greek Agora and the Roman Forum
Archaiologikos Choros Archaia Agora Thessalonikis Filippou, Thessaloniki 54631, Greece
Description:
The ruins of the Roman Forum and the Greek agora always attract the attention of tourists. They are considered the most famous sights of Thessaloniki. They were found in the early 1960s. Dated to the third century BC. The Agora is a market square, which during the reign of the Romans was rebuilt into a two-storey forum (Upper and Lower Agoras). This place in ancient times was a place of making deals, shopping, the center of cultural and secular life. At this place staged theatrical and musical performances, held meetings and battles of gladiators. The upper agora was paved with tiles and surrounded by columns. The lower agora is represented by semi-underground galleries with arches. Part of the wall and the Odeon Theatre are preserved. The found fragments allowed to restore information about the history, traditions, culture of the ancient city. In this archaeological complex, concerts and galleries are held. Visiting the forum, you can feel the spirit of that era, touch the amazing history.
This place can be reached on foot from many of the main attractions of Thessaloniki. Or take public transport to Aristotle Square.