Parthenon

So beautiful! Incredible piece of history and it totally matches with Athens blue sky, what a combination… I strongly recommend a guided visit because it is possible to connect humanity history with this site and get a lot of knowledge, but anyway if you visit without a guide, you will find a lot of beauty and compatibility in terms of colors.

If you are in Athens and you don’t plan to visit any sightseeings, this is the place to visit without any doubt. Recommended!! There will be a queue for the tickets but it’s not a big wait. Max of 10mins.

At the end of the day, it’s the crowds that make or break a visit to the Parthenon. I walked in around noon one day in early March, during the off-season, and there was no queue/rush except for some groups of students. Some fascinating stories made certain spots especially memorable: Athena’s sacred olive tree, traditionally associated with the nearby Erechtheion, symbolizing her gift to the city; and the bronze statue of Athena Promachos that once stood proudly on the Acropolis before being carried off to Constantinople after the Fourth Crusade. Even as someone who isn’t a devoted history buff, I found myself lingering around for nearly an hour. Very grateful to experience it all at my own unhurried pace.

If you were going to Athens, then you definitely need to pay the money to come and visit this landmark. I do think that the value for your money is a little bit low, but that being said is still totally worth the picture. You do get to see a few other monuments and ruins other than the Parthenon with this ticket. It was an enjoyable experience.

Perched on top of the Acropolis, stands the remains of the mighty Parthenon. A testament to the once mighty ancient greek civilization. Its one of those places where you breath the history. Although the Parthenon is badly damaged the restoration that has taken place is excellent and expertly done. The views from up there are also majestic of Athens and the surrounding mountains. It really is a special place to be to immerse yourself in history. The staff are strict on your time slots and we went at the weekend when it was busier but they funnelled everyone in swiftly. I think with the Parthenon and other temples and sites on the Acropolis 2-3 hours will easily suffice. Take a bottle of water and wear appropriate trainers as the marble and rocks can be slippery. The walk up is also short but quite a few steps and uphill.

If it's your first time in Athens this archaeological site is a must-see! Make sure to purchase your ticket in advance and via the official site only. The Acropolis slopes and Parthenon are a combined ticket from memory. I wasn't expecting the elevation to be as high as it was so I was bit nervous walking up those slippery steps but there are so many ppl so if you do slip the ppl around you will break your fall hahaha. There is a time slot for entry but no need to rush as my friends and I left when the site was closing for the day. Choose a time slot when it is somewhat the cooler part of the day (or getting cooler) so towards the end of the day or first thing in the morning. Of course if you're short on time then you're just going to have to take whichever time slot you can a ticket for on the day you require. Wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals and don't forget your water bottle, hat and SPF 50. I was here in the last week of Sept and it was still very hot so be prepared to sweat. Once you reach the summit however, there is a nice breeze and of course fantastic views of the city beneath. It would've been nice to have more evening slots but this is perhaps only possible during summer when there is daylight saving. It would've been nice to have a casual chat with the archaeological staff onsite but not sure if they're around during visitation hours or perhaps they had clocked off by the time our time slot came around. Quite a significant amount of ongoing restoration and it must be amazing to be a part of the project. Site has a dedicated train stop and the walk isn't long from the station to the entrance. From memory there are a couple of entrances to the site.

A wonderful place to visit. The staff are amazing and advised us on the best entrance to use Would love to go again. So impressive and amazing views.

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.