Parthenon Acropolis Greece

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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Dec 10, 2024
The Athens Acropolis is a breathtaking testament to ancient Greek civilization, perched majestically above the city. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to iconic landmarks like the Parthenon, Pr… Full review by Jenny B
Dec 7, 2024
The Parthenon is a great archaeological site. You can learn a lot about Ancient Greece. It’s also full of nature, and you can get lots of exercise by walking all the way up there from Monastiraki. Full review by 458arisd
Nov 13, 2024
This is part of the complex up on the Acropolis hill and where we have done a couple of tours in the past. On this visit, we admired the view of the huge building from a lovely restaurant on the top… Full review by Thomas V
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This magnificent temple was built in the 5th century BC entirely out of Pentelic marble. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, it is the do…
sygic.com
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…
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Perched atop the Acropolis, overlooking the city of Athens, the ancient temple of Parthenon is one of the most iconic and well-preserved exa…
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Facts

Architectural style:Classical
Located:Athens, Greece
Construction completed:432 BC; 2456 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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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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I think no. I know it’s an outdoor space, but since it’s an archaeological site, if the dog pees or poops the archaeological site will be dirty, smelly and yucky.
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Is there parking for cars and is there a parking fee?
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No.
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Answer by Aris D · Dec 7, 2024
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