After attending the Eleusinian Mysteries (see here), Hadrian embarked on a brief tour of the Peloponnese accompanied by Sabina. His presence in several renowned cities during this period is well documented, although no exact date has been recorded. Wherever the imperial court went, ancient cities received the Emperor's generosity since his desire was, among other things,…

Following Hadrian

04.04.2025

Winter AD 124/5 – Hadrian tours the Peloponnese (part 2) and visits Sparta and Corinth (#Hadrian1900) FOLLOWING HADRIAN

Hadrian spent much of the winter of 124/125 touring the Peloponnese, visiting all the major cities and providing benefactions to them. The first part of his journey took him to Megara, Athens' old adversary, then Epidaurus, Argos and Mantineia (see here). The Emperor then continued southward to the renowned city of Sparta before returning to…

Following Hadrian

02.05.2025

Late March AD 125 – Hadrian returns to Athens and presides over the Great Dionysia (#Hadrian1900) FOLLOWING HADRIAN

After touring the Peloponnese and visiting all the major cities (read here), Hadrian returned to Athens in late March, in time for the Great Dionysia. He presided over this annual Athenian religious festival dedicated to Dionysus (HA Hadr. 13.1) while wearing Greek attire (Dio 69.16.1), funded its expenses and restored the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus…

Following Hadrian

29.05.2025

Spring AD 125 – Hadrian travels to Boeotia and Phocis and visits Delphi (#Hadrian1900) FOLLOWING HADRIAN

Four years had passed since Hadrian last saw Rome, and it was time for him to return home. In the spring of AD 125, the Emperor departed from Athens and began his journey northward to the Adriatic port of Dyrrachium. Along the way, Hadrian visited Boeotia and Phocis, where he dedicated a bear skin to…

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Winter AD 124/5 – Hadrian tours the Peloponnese (part 1) and visits Megara, Argos and Mantineia (#Hadrian1900) FOLLOWING HADRIAN

Winter AD 124/5 – Hadrian tours the Peloponnese (part 2) and visits Sparta and Corinth (#Hadrian1900) FOLLOWING HADRIAN

Late March AD 125 – Hadrian returns to Athens and presides over the Great Dionysia (#Hadrian1900) FOLLOWING HADRIAN

Spring AD 125 – Hadrian travels to Boeotia and Phocis and visits Delphi (#Hadrian1900) FOLLOWING HADRIAN

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