Plato's Academy Park
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Fabian N
The Netherlands6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
I recommend to combine: visit the Plato's digital museum + The Plato's Academy Park, or even better have the philosophy workshop which combines both plus philosophizing at the ruins of the ancient school. This is what we did at our visit. The park is small-medium size and the labels are too few, I am not sure we would manage to find the ruins if we were alone. But philosophizing at the same ground where Plato taught is an one of a kind feeling!
Written November 19, 2023
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Vitor Pereira
5 contributions
Oct 2020
My wife and I visited Plato’s Park and the digital Museum in mid-October. Museum has the size of a big container but is very nice and you can watch several interesting videos inside. The park is also nice but seems a bit neglected, at least from archaeological point of view. Fortunately we had been given advice by Hellas Revival (they do a philosophy workshop there) and we managed to find the ancient gymnasium ruins. I would put 4 for the location, but I believe that if we had combined our visit with the philosophy workshop (as we did with Pnyx and Aristotle's lyceum) it would definitely be a 5. Because this way we would have experienced Plato's philosophy at the same location he used to teach. But we already had 2 other wonderful workshops with Hellas Revival and there was no time for a 3rd one.. Entrance is free for both the park and the museum.
Written October 31, 2020
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Sofi NS
Athens, Greece23,238 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
A space in the heart of the city that does not have the attention of the state as it should. It is more for jogging and walking the dogs than a cultural space. The monuments are neglected and the inscriptions that inform the visitor are covered with slogans about Palestine, or whatever the vandal wishes to convey as a message.
There are a few exercise machines but no refreshments. Overall it seems like an unfinished effort. If you don't live next door, you don't really have an incentive to visit him again.
There are a few exercise machines but no refreshments. Overall it seems like an unfinished effort. If you don't live next door, you don't really have an incentive to visit him again.

Written February 12, 2024
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Daniel Y
San Diego, CA2 contributions
Jul 2022
Hidden ancient ruins at the center of Athens, worth visiting for everyone considering they are the ruins of Plato's Academy. Visited the place as part of Plato's experimental workshop and learnt about the significance of the place. Great place to visit during the morning hours.
Written August 8, 2022
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George D
Canggu, Indonesia12 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
I'm local and I walk my dog there. Every time I see a tourist or a group of tourists I feel great embarrassment, because there is truly nothing for them to see here.. Today in the morning, a young couple was asking me "Where is Plato's Academy ?". I told them, "It's right here!". You could see that face of disappointment.. It was Sunday morning and they had just realised, they had spoiled half day of their vacations to reach and leave this place..
I really don't know, who is promoting this place as a sightseeing and through which media channels? Good for locals, nice place for the kids and dog owners , but only this. Cannot be compared to European Parks, even the green is blooming only a few months per year (mostly in spring), so don't have expectations of this site.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention. During spring and summer, in case you are "lucky", you may meet families of gypsies, sleeping on blankets on the grass, children running naked in the park, rubbish, bad smell and noise! And some times gypsy weddings in the park, cars parked on the grass, traditional gypsy music etc..
CAUTION!
NO lights in the evening! At least not until the next municipality election :(
Take your shot!
I really don't know, who is promoting this place as a sightseeing and through which media channels? Good for locals, nice place for the kids and dog owners , but only this. Cannot be compared to European Parks, even the green is blooming only a few months per year (mostly in spring), so don't have expectations of this site.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention. During spring and summer, in case you are "lucky", you may meet families of gypsies, sleeping on blankets on the grass, children running naked in the park, rubbish, bad smell and noise! And some times gypsy weddings in the park, cars parked on the grass, traditional gypsy music etc..
CAUTION!
NO lights in the evening! At least not until the next municipality election :(
Take your shot!
Written March 5, 2017
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Arlindo C
31 contributions
Jan 2016 • Solo
Small, but interesting. Plato's lovers will love!
Interactive, it tells really well the history about the Academy and his major character, Plato.
It is close to the park, but is quite hard do find, so, here is the exact location: Monastiriou 141-143, Athina 104 42, Greece (lat 37.994201, lon 23.707336).
Interactive, it tells really well the history about the Academy and his major character, Plato.
It is close to the park, but is quite hard do find, so, here is the exact location: Monastiriou 141-143, Athina 104 42, Greece (lat 37.994201, lon 23.707336).
Written February 3, 2016
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Dick A
West Orange, NJ25 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
We were very anxious to see the site of Plato's Academy, even if we knew very little remained. The area is well away from the classic old city of Athens, in a seperate neighborhood (some reviews mistakenly put the site in the old city's Agora, where Socrates taught, and Aristotle formed his Academy). The Grove of the Academy is in & around a park, with a few spots of ruins. And a small museum opened about a year ago (only open until 4 pm -we just missed it). But regardless of the near-neglected site, it is humbling to stand in the spot of philosophical history and imagine the foundations of Western thought.
Written October 15, 2017
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David B
Palm Bay, FL1,138 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
WOW!!! Im surprised nothing is on here for the ruins of Plato's Academy. There is a park on Monastiriou if you follow it west until it ends, called Parko Akadimias Platonos, aka Park of the Academy of Plato, or Plato's Academy Park. Here you will find the original site of Plato's Academy. There are signs posted and some ruins. I walked here alone. Not the greatest area of town, sort of out of the way to the northwest of the Acropolis a few blocks, but if you are a fan of Plato, how could you miss this attraction? I felt honored to be walking the same steps and same ground that Plato walked on, I would not have missed it. The park today is a neighborhood dog park where locals might be found playing basketball or football, jogging, and walking their dogs. There are gates to the park so it must close at some point, but there were not attendants collecting fees while I was there, so I believe it is a free park. I have plenty of photos to add to this thread when I can.
Written June 19, 2014
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TorontoJK
Toronto, Canada1,997 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
We had the benefit of a good guide who helped us understand the site and what it looked like in Plato's day.
It was very evocative to sit here an imagine the great philosopher instructing and debating his students on this very spot.
It was very evocative to sit here an imagine the great philosopher instructing and debating his students on this very spot.
Written August 9, 2017
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Erica F
Seattle, WA57 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Arguably it is one of the most important sites in history, sadly it is in quite poor condition today. We were eager to visit and grateful to be there. We would recommend it to others who are very interested in philosophy and/or history, but without that interest and background, you would likely enjoy other sites more in Athens. We had chosen some passages to read while there and had planned to picnic, unfortunately the temperature was around 100' and we didn't last long. We hope to go back someday! I'd recommend a taxi or rental car (if you already have one) to get there. If your time is limited, you may appreciate the Agora and Aristotle's Lyceum more. Ack! -- it is hard to believe I can say that about Plato's Academy!
Written July 25, 2018
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Anyone knows whether the park opens during nighttime or early in the morning (say 5 or 6am)? It'll be my first time to Athens next June and I'll be there for 3 days. I'm a big fan of Socrates and Plato. Thanks in advance!
Written October 22, 2016
Hi there. One part of this park usually stays open from sunrise to sunset. Another part is accessible day & night.
Please do not forget to visit Plato's Digital Museum which is near by (and it's free too). You will find it extremely interesting! Trust me...
Written February 14, 2017
Platonos 125, Athina 104 42, Greece
It will appear as a park on your map, which is basically what it is, but has some basic ruins and historical markers/info. A good joke from the main tourist areas, but walkable.
Written August 23, 2016
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