Parthenon in 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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Feb 14, 2025
We visited the Greek site as a shore excursion in October (while on a Mediterranean cruise). Despite the crowds, the ruins are still grand and impressive. The queue to access the site was a bit of a …Full review by Gareth C
Feb 6, 2025
You just can't visit Athens and not visit the Acropolis Parthenon. A few things to know: There is a lot of walking, climbing, uneven terrain, and steep steps. An elevator is available once you get…Full review by Tamara P
Jan 3, 2025
Beautiful historical architecture and 1 of the main reasons I visited Athens. Am so glad I visited off-season as I can not imagine the crowds you have to squeeze through during peak season. A must vi…Full review by Adhina1
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Dedicated to Goddess Athena, the Parthenon is arguably one of the most recognized monuments of Greece. Located within the sit…
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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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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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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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I don't think so.
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