Acropolis, Attica, Greece
4.5 (36.5k reviews) Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #2 in Athens Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
The epic Acropolis is a must!
This ancient citadel, built in the fifth century B.C., towers over the city and is home to some of the most impressive ancient ruins, buildings, and artifacts. The most famous temple, the Parthenon, was dedicated to the goddess Athena and is considered the peak of Greek art. You can avoid long lines by joining a walking tour of the site. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, as the walk up the hill can be steep and exposed to the sun. For the best experience, visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat and for fewer crowds. – Tripadvisor
Address
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
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http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj
Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 05, 2024, 22:06
User Ratings
4.5 based on (36.5k reviews)
Reviews
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5Connor G 5:00 PM Jun 20, 2022
The epic Acropolis is a must!
Looking at the acropolis from a distance you can see it’s significance towering over the city of Athens with the national flag blowing in the breeze. When you make the slightly sweaty climb to the top it’s worth every step. We bought our entrance tickets in advance from the Tiqets app for skip the queue, scanning and walking right through no problem. The acropolis area is epic with panoramic views of Athens. I would highly recommend downloading Ricks Steve’s audio Europe tour for free. This way we could walk around the various structures picking up some facts along the way. FYI the frozen lemonade as you head towards the exit may be 5 euros but helps to cool down before making a much easier decline back into the shaded streets of Athens. Enjoy your trip, it’s a must for taking in the city and Greek history.
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4DuncanE145 5:00 PM Nov 14, 2022
A Must See but Crowded and Lack of Information Panels
We visited the site as part of the €30 combined ticket (gets you access to 7 sites). The route up to the Parthenon is not particularly well signed and there is plenty to see along the way so no need to hurry. It's not very accessible as the ground is very uneven but there were wheelchairs on the top, but the access was not well marked. The main focus is the Pantheon and is a remarkable building. There is a lot of work going on, but it was not clear what the ultimate aim of that is. Our visit was in November and the heat and crowds were just about tolerable, but I assume that it must be almost unbearable in the height of summer. A little on the downside is the usual few people more intent on their Instagram poses than the site itself. One of the best parts of the Acropolis and Parthenon is that you can see it from almost every part of Athens. If you visit the Acropolis first, you will get much more out of your visit to the Acropolis Museum afterwards.
