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Aristotle's School- Lyceum

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

Aristotle's Lyceum ruins in Athens, Greece, surrounded by lush greenery.

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

Archaeological site of Aristotle's Lyceum in Athens, Greece, with ancient ruins and pathways.

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.

Aristotle's Lyceum ruins in Athens, Greece, surrounded by lush greenery.

Address: Rigillis 11, Athina 106 75, Greece

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Frequently asked questions about Aristotle’s Lyceum tickets

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