Parthenon

Historical landmark · Makrygianni

Parthenon

Historical landmark · Makrygianni

Athens 105 58, Greece

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Majestic ancient temple ruins with iconic Doric columns

Athens 105 58, Greece Get directions

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"Overlooking Athens You can’t miss the Parthenon, the majestic ruin towering above Athens . Originally painted in vivid hues, this feat of architecture, engineering, and artistry is still as awe-inspiring as it was almost 2,500 years ago. Le Corbusier, pioneer of modernism, called it the most “ruthlessly flawless” monument in the world. Hold on to your admission ticket: It’s valid for several other archaeological sites on the slopes surrounding the Acropolis, including the Agora and theater of Dionysus."

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Des P

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Absolutely stunning - it’s almost impossible to take a bad photo up here. Yes you can easily do it yourself, but with a guide you do find out a lot more - plus you can jump a queue as well, saving lots of time.

Paula Smile

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I came on a weekday, but it was still crowded because it was the end of the travel season,The view overlooking the city of Athens, a magnificent structure, was magical. Although there was nothing exciting, I was glad to have seen it with my own eyes. The birthplace of civilization, the oldest city, the once prosperous and powerful city in the world.

Mixed Reality Traveler

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We've been there at the end of October, which is is probably the best time of the year. Weather is usually still sunny, while at the same time its not too hot. And the Acropolis is not overcrowded even tho you will meet lots of ppl. Keep in mind this is one of the worlds most visited must-see hotspots. You have to book a time slot in advance when you buy the tickets. If your kids are EU citizens and under 18y old, they do not have to pay the current 30 EUR entrance fee! They get free entrance, but passports/IDs are required to proof your citizenship. You can not book these free kids tickets in advance online. So you will have to line up at the two ticket offices. Once at the office you usually wont get instant access. So plan for another 2-3 hours waiting time ahead. We went to the acropolis museum (extra 20 € pp, kids free). Try to visit the museum before you actually visit the Acropolis as you will learn a lot. Once you are on the top you will understand why this place is so special. View is spectecular and you will notice how massive the buildings must have been. Enjoy!

Polly Marquis

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A must see in Athens! Was very excited to tour the acropolis - we were told a lot to go as early in the day as possible, but we went in off season at 17:00 and it was amazing to be there in golden hour, and not too busy at all!

Alexander Grunwald

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It’s the most important sightseeing attraction in Athens and it’s worth it, but 30€ is not a cheap amount of money to get the entrance. But you’ll get an amazing view, especially during sunset hour. I can highly recommend to book your ticket online in advance, otherwise you have to wait in line for more than an hour in the worst case.

Aharon E. Wexler

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What can I say about the Acropolis and Parthenon to add to its natural historical splendor? Visiting the here isn’t just another sightseeing stop — it’s a journey back to the very roots of Western civilization. Standing at the top of that hill, overlooking Athens, you can really appreciate the beauty of the place. If you love history, and art, the Acropolis isn’t just a site to visit; it’s an experience to feel. Highly recommend to come early and order tickets in advance. Definitely take a guided tour to really appreciate what you’re seeing.

Salman Saeed

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The Acropolis/Parthenon experience was nice. The climb up wasn’t so bad (just kind slippery floors and wear shoes with good grip). We bought tickets a day prior for the 6pm slot and were allowed in at 5.45pm. The good: Overall a pretty place. As a history buff, it was a special experience to be standing at a place where so much history was made. Got some nice photos of the structures against the evening sun. There were shaded spots here and there for some respite from the sun. The bad: The €30 ticket price. It isn’t justified given that there are a lot of works actively being done inside. There were a lot of scaffolding and machinery around. The structures were also cordoned off. You just feel like a visitor going through the area and snapping pictures instead of feeling like you’re really experiencing what it must have been like to be up at the Acropolis back then. Some may be okay with this, but I just feel a €20 ticket would make more sense.

Biro Roxana

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