ATHENS · GREECE
Platonic Academy
Stop 07 of 18 on Travelhour's Athens walking day
About Platonic Academy
The Academy was founded by Plato in ca. 387 BC in Athens. Aristotle studied there for twenty years before founding his own school, the Lyceum. The academy persisted throughout the Hellenistic period as a skeptical school, until coming to an end after the death of Philo of Larissa in 83 BC. Although philosophers continued to teach Plato's philosophy in Athens during the Roman era, it was not until AD 410 that a revived Academy was re-established as a center for Neoplatonism, persisting until 529 AD when it was closed down by Justinian I.
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- How much are Platonic Academy tickets?
- Platonic Academy ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Platonic Academy opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Platonic Academy website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Platonic Academy?
- Platonic Academy is centrally located in Athens, Greece. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Platonic Academy worth visiting?
- Yes — The Academy was founded by Plato in ca.
- How long do you need at Platonic Academy?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Platonic Academy, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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