Parthenon Acropolis Athens

Parthenon

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The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are …

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May 3, 2025
Such an amazing walk around the history of Athens, all beautifully looked after and with lots of signs in both Greek and English. It is a bit of tough walk but there’s plenty of stops along the way s…Full review by georgiew417
Apr 30, 2025
Can’t visit Athens with out a pilgrimage to this site. In nice shape after the restoration. Not much to see other than the structure itself. Lines can be overwhelming.Full review by TAMAN1951
Apr 18, 2025
This is a major attraction in the Acropolis - under restoration. It is a long hike up slippery stone pavement, and may be a challenge for folks with limited mobility. That said, it is something we …Full review by VillagerRick
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Dedicated to Goddess Athena, the Parthenon is arguably one of the most recognized monuments of Greece. Located within the sit…
cityseeker.com
The Parthenon is a former temple, on the Athenian Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens consider…
spottinghistory.com
Presiding over the Acropolis like a timeless guardian of Athens, the Parthenon is one of the finest and most recognizable examples of cla…
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Facts

Architectural style:Classical
Located:Athens, Greece
Construction completed:432 BC; 2457 years ago
Height:13.72 m (45.0 ft)
Construction started:447 BC
Surface area:73 by 34 m (240 by 112 ft)
Architect:Iktinos, Callicrates
Type:Temple
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Questions & answers

Q:
Su quale sito si comprano i biglietti online? C’è un biglietto partenone + museo acropoli? Grazie
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Abbiamo usato getyourguide app.
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What are the quietest days of the week to visit the Parthenon and acropolis please?
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Hot afternoons are always quiet, but as a tourist I don’t have an answer to this, except always first check to see if there’s a function going on first, because it closes for it.
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Answer by WingsFL350 · Oct 12, 2023
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Are dog allowed at the open space of Parthenon?
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