Acropolis is the centre of Greek antiquity and mythology, with magnificent temples and influential monuments displaying the lifestyle and culture of classical civilisation. As a large rocky crag, it's the home to the sanctuary dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom, warfare and crafts and dominates the centre of modern Athens. The collection of unique marbled monuments have influenced art and culture ever since.
When at the site, you are able to enter the sanctuary itself, adorned with sculptures, shrines and temples and will be transported back in time. The most impressive of all the dedications to Athena is the significant and widely recognisable Parthenon, the hallmark of ancient Greek civilisation. Adjacent to this on the mountainside is the Erechtheion, the most holy site of Acropolis and where Athena is said to have planted the olive tree, her sacred symbol.
In addition to all this, Acropolis is also home to the remains of the oldest theatre in the world. Able to seat 15,000, the outdoor mosaiced theatre saw comedies and tragedies from the great playwrights back in the 5th century BC.
And if that's not enough for you, the Acropolis Museum, a mere 400m walking distance away, showcases some of the best artefacts discovered at the Acropolis throughout history.
Opening Times:
Summer Period (01/04 - 31/10): Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm
Winter Period (01/11 - 31/03): Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 3pm
Prices:
Standard Tickets: €12
Reduced Tickets (students and 65+): €6
Discover Athens from an open-top hop-on hop-off double-decker bus, with upgrades for Riviera Beach or Piraeus. See the best of the Greek capital's famous sites while enjoying audio guide commentary.
Elevate your visit to Athens with an Acropolis e-Ticket & optional access to the Acropolis Museum, Ancient & Roman Agora, Kerameikos, Temple of Zeus, or National Archaeological Museum.
Explore the most important archeological sites of classical Greece on a 3-day, carbon-neutral tour. Visit Mycenae, Delphi, the center of the ancient world, and Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city on a sea kayaking tour on the Aegean Sea. Learn the basics from your instructor and paddle along the beaches of eastern Attica.
Discover where some of the most significant battles of the ancient Greek world took place on this private trip to Marathon and Thermopylae from Athens. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Marathon.
Discover the Argolis region on a seamless guided tour by van. See part of the famous region of Peloponnese with its natural beauty and fascinating archaeological sites.
Discover Greece's ancient history with a half-day trip to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion. Witness a stunning sunset over the Aegean Sea from the temple grounds.
Spoil yourself for a day with a luxury cruise from Athens to the islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. Swim in crystal-clear waters off Hydra, admire neoclassical beach houses on Poros, and explore the pine-covered landscape of Aegina.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the ancient Mycenae. Admire the most famous ancient theater of Epidaurus and add a modern element to your day with a short stop to the coastal city of Nafplio.
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