Acropolis Entrance

The word "Acro-polis" means city by the edge. Towering over the capital, the Acropolis truly is an impressive sight and draws tourists from all around the world to witness the greatness of the ancient Greeks.
Within the Acropolis, the Parthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of the Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis in terms of both conception and execution. Built between 447 and 438 BC, as part of the great Periklean building project, it begun after the victory at the battle of Marathon. The Parthenon was designed by the architects Iktinos and Kallikrates, while the sculptor Pheidias supervised the entire building program and conceived the temple's sculptural decoration and the chryselephantine statue of Athena. You will also have the opportunity to admire other important monuments such as Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens.

The Acropolis is probably the most famous and most visited monument in the world from the antiquity. It is the symbol of Athens and its most famous landmark. Every year millions of visitors from all over the world come to admire this symbol of the Ancient Greek civilisation. On the rock of the Acropolis, there are several monuments, built most of them during the golden age of Pericles (5th century B.C.). These days the area is heavily protected, undergoing restoration, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For Acropolis hill, comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses, hat and loose fitted clothing are strongly recommended

Please see below important information for your visit:

Entry to the Acropolis slopes and Parthenon can be made on specific time slots (e.g. 10:00-11:00, 11:00-12:00 etc). If selected time slot is not available, we will book you the next available one. Once booked, these tickets cannot be cancelled or amended. For infants aged 0-5 years old and for EU citizens aged less than 25 years old you must go to the ticket booth directly in order to receive a free ticket (ID/Passport is required).