Klafthmonos Square Parking Structure Fortification Walls
Preserved portions of Athens's ancient defenses are on display in a subterranean parking garage.

šŸ“œ Ancient Themistoclean and Proteichisma walls discovered during 1972 excavations.
šŸ” Longest portion is 213 feet (65 meters) long, 16 feet (five meters) below street level.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø See ancient Athenian fortification walls
šŸš— Conveniently located in an underground parking garage
šŸ“œ Learn about Greek history and architecture

Why Avoid

āš ļø Area used for political demonstrations, caution advised after dark
claustrophobia, confined spaces
šŸ¤« Parking attendants might not know about the ruins

Tips

šŸ…æļø Parking structure is open most hours, check schedule
šŸš¶ Largest wall portion at Kerameikos archaeological site (fee applies)

Hours

šŸ•’ Monday-Tuesday 07:00-24:00, Wednesday-Thursday 07:00-03:00, Friday-Saturday 07:00-06:00, Sunday 15:00-03:00

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