Hadrian's Library

Hadrian's Library in Athens was built between 132 and 134 AD as part of the Roman Emperor Hadrian's grand plan for the city. It was the largest in Athens, and with its colonnaded facade and high walls, this library impresses all its visitors. The building was used to store important literary works, legal and administrative documents, and official state archives, as well as to provide a place to hear lectures and host various philosophical schools.