Lyceum - ruins

The ruins of the Lykeion (Lyceum) lie east of the Acropolis in Athens, near the Museum of Cycladic Art. The exact site was discovered by chance during construction work, and only slight architectural remains survive today. In antiquity, this grove was dedicated to Apollo Lykeios and served as a place for physical and intellectual training, especially for the instruction of the ephebes. The site became famous for its covered walkway, where Aristotle and Theophrastus taught, which gave his school its name. The name derives from wolf-head sculptures that once adorned the grounds. Visitors can explore the historic site and get a sense of the significance of this central center of learning in ancient Greece.