Archaeological Site of the Lyceum of Aristotle

The site of Aristotle’s Lyceum – or school – was discovered only recently in 1996, and excavations were carried out in 2011. It was here that the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle founded his Peripatetic School, where he taught philosophy and rhetoric for 12 years. The school was so named because he taught his students while walking and talking around the complex gardens. The school was founded on the site of an ancient Greek gymnasium, where athletes trained for sports competitions.

Aristotle’s Lyceum | Quick facts

Official name: Aristotle’s Lyceum

Location: Next to the Hellenic Parliament in Athens, Greece

Founded: 335 BCE

Function: Philosophy school

Visit the archaeological site of the Lyceum of Aristotle

Timings:
April 1 to August 31: 8am to 8pm
September 1 to 15: 8am to 7:30pm
September 16 to 30: 8am to 7pm
October 1 to 15: 8am to 6:30pm
October 16 to 31: 8am to 6pm
November 1 to March 31: 8am to 3pm

Last entry: 30 minutes before closing time

Closed on: January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, December 25 and 26.

Address: Rigillis 11, Athina 106 75, Greece

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Frequently asked questions about Aristotle’s Lyceum tickets

What was Aristotle’s Lyceum?

Aristotle’s Lyceum was a philosophy school that he founded in 335 BC in Athens. He taught here for 12 years.

How can I visit Aristotle’s Lyceum in Athens?

Access to the archaeological site of the Lyceum of Aristotle is available with a combo ticket like the Acropolis + 6 Archaeological Sites of Athens multipass ticket. Along with Aristotle’s school, it includes access to the Acropolis of Athens and 5 other archaeological sites in the city.

Where can I buy tickets for Aristotle’s Lyceum?

To visit Aristotle’s Lyceum, you can purchase Acropolis tickets online.