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In 131, the Athenians honoured Hadrian by erecting a triumphal arch in a blend of Greek and Roman styles at the junction between the old town and the new Roman district. The inscription facing the Acropolis states "This city is Athens, the old city of Theseus", while the inscription on the other side reads "This is the city of Hadrian and not that of Theseus". This act of placing the Roman emperor on equal footing with the mythological hero was the Athenians' way of showing their gratitude to Hadrian while also flattering his vanity.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide98 m - Av. Vassillissis-Olgas, 10557 Athína
- The Green Guide198 m - 11742 Athína
- The Green Guide198 m - 117 42 Athína
More tourist attractions in Athens
Where to sleepnearby
- From €90Athens Grand Suite89 m - 2 Leoforos Andrea Siggrou, 11742 Athens
- From €153Ava Hotel and Suites90 m - Lysikratous 9 -11, 10558 Athens
- From €601The White House in Plaka by JJ Hospitality108 m - 7 Frinichou, 10558 Athens
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Where to eatnearby
- SENSE€€€MICHELIN 2023127 m - 5 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, 117 42 Athens
- Okio€€MICHELIN 2023374 m - 3 Navarhou Nikodimou, 10557 Athens
- Aneton€€MICHELIN 2023378 m - 3 Navarchou Nikodimou Street, 10 557 Athens
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