Arch of Hadrian
Arch of Hadrian, a monumental gateway in Athens.A prominent historical landmark, it was built around 131 or 132 AD, celebrating the Roman Emperor Hadrian's visit and benefactions to the city. It combines elements of a Roman triumphal arch in its lower section with a Greek Propylaea in its upper half, featuring Corinthian columns, spanning an ancient road connecting the city centre to the complex of structures including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, honouring Hadrian as an Athenian citizen
Picture No
14165283
Media ID
48664554
Size
4429px x 4320px
(4.2MB)
Credit
© The Peter Butt Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Unattributed photographer-Scan of original positive
Date
circa 1985
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Athenian Citizen Combines Connecting Corinthian Elements Featuring Gateway Hadrian Honouring Monumental Olympian Prominent Propylaea Spanning Structures Triumphal Zeus
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