Hadrian's Library dates to the 2nd century AD. The Roman Emperor Hadrian commissioned the library, which was a cultural and educational centre in the heart of ancient Athens.

The library …

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The building served to store important literary works and legal and administrative documents.

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The Library of Hadrian (aka Hadrian's Library) in Athens was constructed circa 132-134 CE as part of Roman Emperor Hadrian's grand re-building plan for the city. The library was the …

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1. The Propylaea of the Acropolis – Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

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2. Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens – Temple of Hephaestus loop from Ομόνοια

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3. Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens – The Acropolis of Athens loop from Omonoia

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Location: Athens, Attica, Greece

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Hadrian's Library

1. The Propylaea of the Acropolis – Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

2. Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens – Temple of Hephaestus loop from Ομόνοια

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