the ancient agora

The ruins of ancient Agora of Limenas (Thassos) is near the Aegean Sea and the Archaeology Museum. I'm sorry that the ancient civilization was destroyed by wars, invasions and Christianity. The place would be better cared for but if you are in Thassos do not miss a visit.

A short walk downhill from the Acropolis, the Agora hosts a small museum, garden like grounds with benches and shade, and a picturesque temple atop a tree filled hill, without the noise and scaffolding of the never ending Acropolis restoration. Not as "Grand" scale as the Acropolis, it none the less had plenty to offer. Don't forget to climb the stairs of the museum and see additional pieces on the upstairs balcony, as well as get a nice view. Follow the path downwards and you exit the main gate into a shopping and dining center. What worked perfectly for me was seeing the Acropolis early, arriving at 8, then touring the Agora. When both completed, I was ready for a break in Monastiraki. The Agora was quiet, almost seemed forgotten next to the Acropolis. An Acropolis ticket covers the entrance to the Agora, as well as other attractions, so carry the ticket with you and save a few euro.

While in Athens I visited a number of historic sights, but the Ancient Agora was by far the best. Of course the Acropolis is by far the most famous sight and sure the Parthenon is impressive, however the Ancient Agora has the Temple of Hephaestus. Hephaestus is smaller then the Parthenon, but it's almost entirely intact which to my mind makes it much more interesting then it's bigger sister. On top of that the Agora has a true to size replica of an Ancient Greek building, built from scratch on the sight where it once stood and presented as it would have been in its glory days.We were on the way to a wedding in Santorini; many of our Friends passed through Athens on their way too, but none of them went to the Agora. Don't make the same mistake.

A nice few hours spent wandering around the Agora would have been improved by someone cutting the grass once a month. Its a bit dissapointing that the Thassians take so little care of their heritage

though the grass is not cut as it should be the area is fantastic. Located right next to one of the richest museums in Greece. However 95% of the tourists when they visit the island the first thing they ask is what is the wi-fi code second where is the marble beach and third where is the giola. Maybe 5-10% ask where is the museum. No more comments

I visited Agora in 2010 and was amazed. Good, big location with some signs. Free entrance.This year it was overgrown with grass. Big disappointment.Nearby museum was fantastic, but I didn't visit it this year.

This sight was beautiful and interesting. I felt it was very well maintained. There were many interesting statues and ruins. You were able to get a lot closer than many museums in other parts of the world. At all the Greek sites we attended, workers were posted throughout the exhibit with whistles to protect the exhibits, instead of gating areas off or putting them behind class. I really valued that after I left Greece and headed to Italy, where I was not able to interact with the exhibit as much. Anyway, this and the cemetery were my favorite sites in Greece. The pictures were beautiful, and there were fewer other tourists.

Just near the Thassos Town Museum of Archaeology is the ancient agora of Thassos, archaeological site which looks abandoned. The grass is not cut, it is clear that the path between the ruins was made by the visitorsAlso, there is no info-tables, or info-points with information about the ancient buildings. There should be proper signs in order for the visitors to understand better where they are standing. It is visible that archaeologists did a great work during the excavations, but it is shame that the ancient site it's not maintained properly.

If you enjoy historic monuments this is a must-see; this was once the heart of ancient Athens. Try to go early before the crowds (it's popular with school parties) and you'll get a peaceful walk around. You get a short guide explaining the ruins and there's a small museum at the end. Put your mosquito repellent on as it's in quite a wooded area - we went in November - and we still got bitten a bit.It's just a very short walk from the Thissio metro stop. From there you can walk on to the Acropolis - or onto Syntagma area to see changing of the guard at Parliament building, which is also well worth a look.

This site looks amazing, it transfers you immediately to the ancient times, and there are several ancient locations like this in Thassos, but it's very sad that the local authorities haven't done anything on promoting this heritage, it just lies there deserted.

This area is a great exploration area of what an old Greek city/town center looks like. Much of it is rubbles now, but you get a feel what life is like. Please be aware of the hours as it closes at 3 pm each day (that is what I recall). Its close to the ancient agora museum that requires a separate entrance fee. We paid $12 euros for several sites together (Acroplis, Handrian's Library, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, nad Ampitheater). We never figured out where the Roman Agora or the Hadrian Library were.

An interesting site, almost in the middle of town. More worth the visit than the amphitheatre which we came for. If you venture up the hill for this keep going to the fort & ruins & the very top.

If you ever go to Limenas (Thassos Town) in Thassos island of Greece, go and see the Ancient Agora. It is pretty close to the center of the village and it's free. It was a real treat for my eyes and soul. Nobody was there except my wife, my daughter and me. We wouldn't even dare to speak loud. The site was so quiet... It was not the desolation of a death site, but the serene tranquility of a magnificent past. To walk among and to touch the marble stones that was touched by ancients hands almost two milleniums ago was one of our most delightful experiences in Thassos this year.

Ακόμα και τον χειμώνα μια επίσκεψη μπορεί να σε πάει σε άλλες εποχές, σε αρχαιούς χρόνους.Πραγματικά από τους ομορφότερους αρχαιολογικούς χώρους στην χώρα μας που συνδιάζει το συναίσθημα με την φυσική ομορφιά. Αξίζει μία επίσκεψη στον αρχαιολογικό αυτό χώρο ακόμα και την χειμερινή περίοδο όπου τα συναισθήματα είναι πολύ ποιό δυνατά.

Ολη η θασος ειναι γεματη αρχαια,και μαλλον η νεα θασος εχει χτιστει πανω σε αυτα.η αρχαια αγορα ειναι ευκολα προσβασιμη,και δωρεαν να την επισκευτεις.ειναι παρα πολυ ομορφη καιαν παρατηρισεις καλυτερα θα καταλαβεις παρα πολλα για την αρχαια ελλαδα.επισης καταλαβαινεις και πολλα για την νεα ελλαδα...δυστιχως δεν υπαρχει φυλακας,πραγμα που σημαινει πως οποιος θελει μπορει να παρει κ ενα ενθυμιο μαζι του,εγκαταλελειμμενα και το χειροτερο απ ολα!!!!μεσα σε αυτον τον αρχαιο χωρο εχουν χτιστει σπιτια!!!!!πραγματικα απαραδεκτο!οι ανθρωποι του μουσειου ειναι πολυ καλοι και εξυπηρετικοι,θα σας δωσουν χαρτη αν θελετε για να βρειτε και τους αλλους ναους.