Parthenon
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Witness history beneath ancient columns
About Parthenon
Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.
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Parthenon is located in Athens, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Partenón (A 10m) — templo dórico en la Acrópolis de Atenas Sitio arqueológico catalogado de Grecia
- Templo de Roma y Augusto (A 52m) — templo romano de finales del siglo I a. C, en la Acrópolis de Atenas Sitio arqueológico catalogado de Grecia
Religious Buildings
- Prepartenón (A 1m) — antiguo templo en la Acrópolis de Atenas
- Hecatompedón (A 3m) — ancient temple in Athens Acropolis
- Virgin Mary Athiniotissa (A 39m) — Iglesia de Grecia
Other Points of Interest
- Altar de Atenea Polias (A 40m) — ancient altar in the Acropolis of Athens
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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.
the famous historical temple, the Parthenon. the most beautiful and remarkable piece of ancient history that we have! In winter, you should take a jacket if you go up there because it's windy, especially if you go in the morning. In the summer, the hat is a necessity because the sun is really strong! It is a great experience. I recommend booking a ticket in advance so you don't have to wait at the ticket office. Look for discounts!! ex. young adults (up to 25 years old) have a free entry, students have discounts as well, people 65+ years old have too. Even without the discount, I think the ticket price is reasonable due to all the maintenance that is needed for all the temples. Wear comfortable shoes, not heels!!! Not accessible for wheelchair users.
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!
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.
Simply amazing! As impressive as a wonder of the world. Climbing those marble stairs really makes you understand the grandiosity of this civilization. To add the cherry on top, finally there are no scaffoldings. I would recommend going at the last entry time for the golden hour experience. I also recommend climbing any of the neighboring hills to see the Acropolis from an incredible perspective.
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.
It's January, and the hill is still packed. There are so many people, so many cameras and so much breathing in the cold air. Meanwhile, the Parthenon stands there calmly and unbothered while people circle it as if performing a ritual. Most of what we see now is not the original structure. Carefully replaced bones and restored skin. At some point, you realise that this is no longer a place to study architecture. It's a place to acknowledge that something once stood here — a fact that has survived better than the stones themselves. You don't come to admire the details. You come to quietly say, “I was here too.” It's a monument less about seeing and more about standing.
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antiguo templo en la Acrópolis de Atenas
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templo dórico en la Acrópolis de Atenas
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