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Stoa Poikile (Painted Porch) — Attraction in Athens

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Stoa Poikile (Painted Porch)
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The Stoa Poikile or Painted Portico was a Doric stoa erected around 460 BC on the north side of the Ancient Agora of Athens.
Nearby attractions
Museum of Illusions Athens
Ermou 119 Entrance from, Astiggos 12, Athina 105 55, Greece
Ancient Agora of Athens
Athens 105 55, Greece
Temple of Hephaestus
Athens 105 55, Greece
Stoa of Attalos - Museum of the Ancient Agora
Adrianou 24, Athina 105 55, Greece
Monastiraki Square
Apollonos 21, Athina 105 57, Greece
Flea Market
Ifestou, Athina 105 55, Greece
Hadrian's Library
Κ, Areos 3, Τ, Athina 105 55, Greece
Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)
Polignotou 3, Athina 105 55, Greece
Statue of Theseus
Athens 105 55, Greece
MON COIN Studio
Thisiou 7, Athina 105 55, Greece
Nearby restaurants
The James Joyce Irish Pub
Astiggos 12, Athina 105 55, Greece
ELLYZ Cafe Athens
Αγίου Φιλίππου 11, Athina 105 55, Greece
A Little Taste of Home Restaurant
Astiggos 8, Athina 105 55, Greece
Kuzina
Adrianou 9, Athina 105 55, Greece
Ristorante Atlantikos
Avliton 7, Athina 105 54, Greece
Golden Indian Haveli (Indian Restaurant & Bar)
Αγίου Φιλίππου 10, Athina 105 55, Greece
Buena Vista Social Bar
Αγίου Φιλίππου 7, Athina 105 55, Greece
Kalamakia O Elvis
Ermou 112, Athina 105 63, Greece
HAPPY BLENDER
Ifestou 39, Athina 105 55, Greece
Couleur Locale
Normanou 3, Athina 105 55, Greece
Nearby local services
Hammam Baths Athens | Spa, Massage, Wellness
Melidoni 1, Athina 105 53, Greece
nagi a hair place
Esopou 6, Athina 105 54, Greece
Nikolopoulos George "Aphrodite"
Ifestou 13, Athina 105 55, Greece
Food Around Athens
Athinas 3, Athina 105 54, Greece
Sento - Head to Toe Urban Spa | Japanese Head Massage
Plateia Agion Asomaton 1, Athina 105 53, Greece
Varvakios Central Municipal Market
Νο68 Βαρβακειος Αγορα, Athina, Greece
ATHENS FLEA MARKET
Pl. Monastirakiou 6, Athina 105 55, Greece
Beyond Athens
Karaiskaki 28, Athina 105 54, Greece
Forget Me Not
Adrianou 100, Athina 105 58, Greece
Kalliope - Handmade Jewelry
Perikleous 58, Athina 105 63, Greece
Nearby hotels
Pella Inn Hostel
Ermou 104, Athina 105 54, Greece
A for Athens
Miaouli 2-4, Athina 105 54, Greece
Altar Suites in Athens with Acropolis View
Astiggos 11, Athina 105 55, Greece
O&B Athens Boutique Hotel
Leokoriou 7, Athina 105 54, Greece
The Athens Version Luxury Suites
121 Ermou & 18, Astiggos 18, Athina 105 55, Greece
Suitas
Ifestou 41, Athina 105 55, Greece
Safestay Athens Monastiraki
Ag. Theklas 10, Athina 105 54, Greece
Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
Ivis 4, Athina 105 54, Greece
L'Avventura Athens
Avliton 6-8, Athina 105 54, Greece
Lotus Center Hotel
Ermou 95, Athina 105 55, Greece
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Stoa Poikile (Painted Porch)

Astiggos 1-19, Athina 105 55, Greece
4.0(53)
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The Stoa Poikile or Painted Portico was a Doric stoa erected around 460 BC on the north side of the Ancient Agora of Athens.

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attractions: Museum of Illusions Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens, Temple of Hephaestus, Stoa of Attalos - Museum of the Ancient Agora, Monastiraki Square, Flea Market, Hadrian's Library, Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora), Statue of Theseus, MON COIN Studio, restaurants: The James Joyce Irish Pub, ELLYZ Cafe Athens, A Little Taste of Home Restaurant, Kuzina, Ristorante Atlantikos, Golden Indian Haveli (Indian Restaurant & Bar), Buena Vista Social Bar, Kalamakia O Elvis, HAPPY BLENDER, Couleur Locale, local businesses: Hammam Baths Athens | Spa, Massage, Wellness, nagi a hair place, Nikolopoulos George "Aphrodite", Food Around Athens, Sento - Head to Toe Urban Spa | Japanese Head Massage, Varvakios Central Municipal Market, ATHENS FLEA MARKET, Beyond Athens, Forget Me Not, Kalliope - Handmade Jewelry
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Nearby attractions of Stoa Poikile (Painted Porch)

Museum of Illusions Athens

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Temple of Hephaestus

Stoa of Attalos - Museum of the Ancient Agora

Monastiraki Square

Flea Market

Hadrian's Library

Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)

Statue of Theseus

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Museum of Illusions Athens

Museum of Illusions Athens

4.5

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Ancient Agora of Athens

Ancient Agora of Athens

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Temple of Hephaestus

Temple of Hephaestus

4.8

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Stoa of Attalos - Museum of the Ancient Agora

Stoa of Attalos - Museum of the Ancient Agora

4.8

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Nearby restaurants of Stoa Poikile (Painted Porch)

The James Joyce Irish Pub

ELLYZ Cafe Athens

A Little Taste of Home Restaurant

Kuzina

Ristorante Atlantikos

Golden Indian Haveli (Indian Restaurant & Bar)

Buena Vista Social Bar

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HAPPY BLENDER

Couleur Locale

The James Joyce Irish Pub

The James Joyce Irish Pub

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ELLYZ Cafe Athens

ELLYZ Cafe Athens

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A Little Taste of Home Restaurant

A Little Taste of Home Restaurant

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Kuzina

Kuzina

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nagi a hair place

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Jesús DJesús D
As the place where Stoics, the followers of the tenets of the philosopher Zeno of Citium, used to assemble, there is a good chance that the Apostle Paul discussed the Gospel with them at this very spot during his short stay in Athens: "so he (Paul) reasoned... in the marketplace (agora) day by day with those who happened to be there. A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him." (Acts 17:18).
Ron EdwardsRon Edwards
It's a site, but mostly dirt, weeds and rubble foundation behind fencing. Surrounded by restaurants, shops and cheesy tourist destinations. It's somewhat sad that this monumental historic site is not better preserved, restored, or represented and can so easily be mistaken for an abandoned lot.
Paweł BorkowskiPaweł Borkowski
The place related to the beginnings of historical stoicism. At this Painted Porch (Stoa) Zeno of Citum started to teach his way of living after loss of his merchandise.
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It's a site, but mostly dirt, weeds and rubble foundation behind fencing. Surrounded by restaurants, shops and cheesy tourist destinations. It's somewhat sad that this monumental historic site is not better preserved, restored, or represented and can so easily be mistaken for an abandoned lot.
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The place related to the beginnings of historical stoicism. At this Painted Porch (Stoa) Zeno of Citum started to teach his way of living after loss of his merchandise.
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Minus one star as you can't get closer (you look through a fence from 15 feet up, but it is right there for a clear photo). If you are a fan of ancient Greek Philosophy and the Stoics in particular, this is the Stoa where they taught, and from which they took their name. Just the northwest corner of the steps is really visible, but knowing that Zeno, Cleanthes, Chrysippus, et.al. walked those steps and argued with the Platonists and Peripatetics makes the history...

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Considering this is such a significant site that gave it's name to the philosophy of Stoicism which is an increasingly popular school of thought today, it's strange that more isn't made of this site. You can't access the actual site itself but can overlook it from the street. If you're a fan of stoicism, it's worth a visit just for this reason and the "A Little Taste Like Home" restaurant that overlooks it does fantatic food so not a bad way to...

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As the place where Stoics, the followers of the tenets of the philosopher Zeno of Citium, used to assemble, there is a good chance that the Apostle Paul discussed the Gospel with them at this very spot during his short stay in Athens: "so he (Paul) reasoned... in the marketplace (agora) day by day with those who happened to be there. A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him."...

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