Hadrian's Library
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The Library of Hadrian is located on the north side of the Athenian Acropolis, immediately to the north of the Roman Agora. The Roman emperor Hadrian built the complex in A.D. 131/2. It was subsequently destroyed during the Herulian sack of Athens in A.D. 267.
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Where is Hadrian's Library?
Hadrian's Library is located in Αέρηδες, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece. Coordinates: 37.97540, 23.72655.
What kind of place is Hadrian's Library?
The Library of Hadrian is located on the north side of the Athenian Acropolis, immediately to the north of the Roman Agora. The Roman emperor Hadrian built the complex in A.D. 131/2. It was subsequently destroyed during the Herulian sack of
How do I get to Hadrian's Library?
You can navigate to Hadrian's Library via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 37.97540, 23.72655.
What was Hadrian's Library called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Library of Hadrian (Athens)”, attested in 2 ancient texts.
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