Stoa of Attalos
The Stoa of Attalus were built by the Pergamon king Attalus II and named in his honor. His reign dates from 159 to 138 B.C., and the erection of this structure was a generous gift to Athens, the city in which he studied. This is evidenced by an inscription found on one of the colonnades, “King Attalus, son of Attalus I and Queen Apollonides”. The structure was 115 meters long, more than 20 meters wide, and the columns rose almost 5 meters high. Compared to other similar buildings in Athens, the Stoa stood out for its complex architecture and far exceeded their size. In terms of layout, the Stoa was an ideal example of a public building, with colonnades protecting visitors from the wind in winter and the hot sun in summer. In ancient Athens, the structure served as a kind of shopping center, where Athenians spent their free time, socialized, met and traded. Stores were located on two floors, creating a lively atmosphere of an ancient shopping center.
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