One of the oldest buildings in the Ancient Agora, the Basileus Porticle was constructed in 500 BC and housed the judicial chancellery of ancient cults. Though most of it was destroyed during the Gothic invasions of 267 AD, the ruins still give a sense of its former grandeur.

The Basileus Porticle was where important legal and religious matters were debated, making it an essential part of the city’s governance.

👉 The best place to see the Basileus Porticle is Adrianou Street. Another reason to go to Adrianou Street is to try traditional Greek food and drinks at one of its many taverns while admiring Athens archaeological sites.