Ludovic Square ca. 1900Antiquities on display at Kotzia square: tombs, an ancient street and parts of the city's fortifications.A statue of Pericles.
Built in 1874,[1] the square was formerly known as Loudovikou square.[3] During the 2004 Summer Olympics, it served as the start and finish venue of the Athens historic centre circuit for the men's and women's road race events, as well as for various artistic events.[4]
Excavations
In the middle of Kotzia square classical antiquities have been uncovered that include a large part of an ancient road, tombs and a small building.[1] The square is situated just outside the ancient Acharnian Gate of Classical Athens.[3] It was called Acharnian because through it passed the road to the Acharnai. There are remains of the city wall as well as extended parts of the front rampart and the moat.[5]