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Parthenon

Parthenon

Historic SitesAncient RuinsArchitectural Buildings
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The majestic ruins of an ancient Greek building, known for its dignified white marble columns and perfect sense of proportion.
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  • Shivani S
    31 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Parthenon - worth a visit!
    As expected, a very busy site to see. Definitely recommend seeing it during just before and during sunset if possible, absolutely breath-taking. We were able to see the Parthenon from our hotel rooftop, but seeing it up close was amazing. Definitely worth seeing. Such rich culture and history surrounds this site. If it's the first time you're going, I suggest going with a tour so you can learn and understand the understated history that they share with you.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 3 October 2023
  • Cece0708
    27 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful history / crowded
    Amazing to such an incredible part of history. Worth the visit, but be prepared to wait in very long lines just to enter. You must book your tickets ahead (we did it online). Even with tickets bought ahead, you still wait in very long lines to get in and it’s slow moving on the hike up. Crowded and hard to move around sometimes there are so many people.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 October 2023
  • Parker Sturbridge
    977 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Parker says "Magnificent"
    It gave me the chills to see it for the first time. It is in such a state of disrepair that you want to cry, but it is still one of the most magnificent buildings in the world, up close, or from afar. We see the Parthenon in pictures from a very early age, and it is probably the most recognizable building in the world. To see it in person is simply amazing.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 October 2023
  • AQUALUNA1
    Singapore, Singapore987 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful and amazing Greek history but wished there are lesser crowds. Is still a must see!
    I used to think that this is Acropolis and now I know Parthenon is an old temple , that sits on Acropolis which is the high hill in Athens. This is still a significant must go place if you come to Athens. The queue is long and once you are inside, crowds are everywhere and you have to find good angles to capture the majestic structure which is now an archaeological site and ruins. Restoration work, scaffolding is in process so I find it not as impressive when looking at it during daytime with the crowds. Probably night scenes of it looked better, but still, is a must go else you never have been to Athens.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 20 October 2023
  • angeleyes27
    Brigantine, New Jersey5,338 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive but watch your step
    We were glad that we came here with a guide. It is very difficult to figure out where to go and what you are seeing. But the sight of these massive structures on the top of a high hill is impressive and can be seen towering over you from the plaka below. I would not go there in the rain as it is quite slippery. We saw two people fall while up there. We have much of it paved. Before it was paved, people were falling all the time. There are many steps to get up there and it was wall to wall people getting to and from. Make sure you go early. I know Rick Steves has a guide that you can listen to.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 October 2023
  • kattriprevus
    Northbrook, Illinois407 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous view, history & experience
    The Acropolis visit and walk up to and around the Parthenon was a highlight of our touring in Athens. The views are stunning and it is a highly recommended experience. Bring water bottles, wear sturdy shoes & a windbreaker jacket was invaluable the morning we went also.
    Visited September 2023
    Written 21 October 2023
  • citigirls
    New York City, New York276 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning! Must go
    The sheer size of the Parthenon is a sight to behold. From the street to walking up the south slope to standing on the top. It is remarkable. The fact that it was built 2500 years ago is astounding. I visited in November so there weren’t long lines and people were able to get tickets and enter right away. I took the South Slope and the walk was not strenuous. It is definitely an incline that you will notice but if you are used to walking you should have no issues. The marble can be slippery in places even when not wet, so just take your time. When you get to the top you will be amazed at the size of the buildings and in awe of how they did this so long ago. We were at the top around 3:30pm and it wasn’t too hot (80 degrees). I would suggest to go first thing in the morning or later in the day on hot days. I could see it it being very hot and there isn’t any real shade. You need about an hour at the top to walk around and take some great pictures. There is a bathroom at the top.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 November 2023
  • tammyBaltimore_Md
    Baltimore, Maryland4,160 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great to visit near and far
    Definitely go early to avoid the crush of tourists, unfortunately under construction again. YEARS ago when I visited it was under similar construction, but still beautiful site to see for its age. Admission 10 euros
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 9 November 2023
  • ErkiBear
    London, United Kingdom381 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go in winter to have a more enjoyable visit
    After seeing the chaos in 40 degree heat this summer, decided a winter break to Athens was the best bet. It was a good choice. Everything you see online says to get there at 8am when it opens to beat the queues but surely that then leads to more queues? Instead we went to the museum in the morning and booked a 3pm slot for the Acropolis itself. Perfect, no queue to get in, just busy at the steps up to the gate itself. Not too many people, could look around and take photos comfortably and see all there was to see. Glad we had already been to the museum so we knew about the site and what we were looking at, as there isn't loads of information up there. Also a few cats wandering about, always a bonus.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 10 November 2023
  • Richard M
    Hampstead Norreys, United Kingdom949 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    World renowned location
    The Parthenon is a world class monument and you can see why. The size, the location and the beauty of the columns and carvings are incredible. This is a must see in the world let alone in Athens. Go and marvel.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 November 2023
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MrandMrsZhangAdventures
Rainham, UK4 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
A big pile of rock with a lot of significance, it was ok but not knowing the history behind it meant that I was slightly underwhelmed. I would recommend going to the Acropolis Museum first to brush up on the history of it to appreciate it more.

Please don't be an idiot and queue for hours to buy tickets at the acropolis, be like frank...buy your tickets at quieter locations, the best place to go is Roman Agora, which is just before the acropolis, literally took 5 minutes to get a ticket. When you do get a ticket, make sure to go for the 30 euros combined one as there are lots to see with the ticket especially the Ancient Agora.

Once you get queue to get in, it takes say 3 - 5 minutes and a big walk-up, take as many photos as you like, we went at midday, it was busy but not too busy (This is in October end of the peak season).

Glad I ticked this off my bucket list but for me, I would rather be in a cafe enjoying a lovely coffee in the numerous coffee shops in Athens.
Written 24 October 2021
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK828,871 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2022 • Friends
Dedicated to the goddess Athena this is the most famous structure in Greece ,constructed in 438 BC and is the most important surviving structure of Ancient Greece .
Over the many centuries this temple has stood it's served as a treasury,a Christian church and after the conquest and occupation by the Otterman Empire served as a mosque .
This is without a shadow of a doubt the most viewed structure in Athens and rightly so ,it's stunning as is the history attached to it ,as you would expect crowds to view the Parthenon are huge especially when we were here in late May ,scorching weather really brought out the crowds ,if you're planning a trip to Athens I highly recommend you check out this historic site .
Written 9 July 2022
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Sonoma, CA15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
Of course everyone who visits Athens must visit the Parthenon -- it is not to be missed. However, our group of 8 was very happy that we chose to go with a licensed guide, who approached us while we were waiting in line for tickets. Although expensive (20 euros per person), we were unanimous that it was money well-spent. (For groups such as ours, we probably could have saved money by booking a tour guide in advance.)
Written 4 May 2022
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Mariza V
Athens, Greece9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
id suggest if you are coming as a tourist to choose early in the day hours (because its not open in the evening) in order not to boil yourself under the sun.
for students its half the price for sure and i believe for kids under 13 yrs old there is a discount
i wouldnt suggest going with a tour guide cause i think its important to look and admire and think yourself snd then, after your trip on the top, you should definetely visit the museum as well. you will understand more.
Written 16 July 2021
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The Global Citizen
London, UK139 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2022 • Family
We took a combined ticket for the Parthenon, Acropolis Hill and the Acropolis Museum with a downloadable audio guide. It helped us skip the line. All we had to do was scan our QR code and enter.If you do plan to take one of the museum guides please remember to have your own head phones. Masks are necessary indoors.

The climb to the hill is not tough but hot weather can be a problem. Make sure to keep hydrated and wear a hat to save you from the blaring sun. Lots of steps so beware with buggies etc. Tickets, toilets and drink vending machines are available up the hill. The path is a bit slippery so wear comfortable shoes. Their are a few shops selling drinks etc too, but there is very little place to sit in the shade.

The history of the place is absolutely amazing. To see the temple in person was breath taking. So much history to be absorbed . The view of the city is admirable. A must see!
Written 25 July 2022
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OCTraveler777
Newport Beach, CA57 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
We used a tour guide visit the Parthenon and found it to be majestic and beautiful. However, it was a Tuesday and it was extremely crowded with crazy lines to get into the venue. When we got in, it was clearly a well preserved historical site well worth seeing if visiting Athens. I definitely recommend going with a tour guide in order to get more historical background and perspective on the monument. The Parthenon is larger in person that you would expect which makes it that much more amazing. We also went to the museum which was small and didn't really need much time to get through.
Written 18 November 2022
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Choi Lin
Suwon, South Korea1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2019
I went on a trip to Greece with my family. We love to explore nice buildings and historical places. Since Greece has many historic and very nice buildings, it can be an optimal place for people who like historical sites. You have to climb a lot of stairs to see this wonderful Parthenon. It can be hard, but you can feel the rewards of going up many stairs to see it. Although it was damaged a lot, when I saw it, I felt like I was back in ancient Greece. The Parthenon was a magnificent and luxurious construction. Of course, the building itself is wonderful, but if you know the Greek history related to this temple in advance, you can look at it more deeply.
So, I recommend you to build up your historical knowledge of Greece in advance and come here.
Besides the Parthenon, there are more wonderful historical sites nearby. When you go to Athens, please stop by here!
Written 27 May 2020
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permia
Ireland65,908 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
In the first days of March and at opening time we found to be a perfect time to visit. No crowds made for a fabulous relaxing occasion.

We had so many marvellous views of the stunning temple, as we walked around the whole edifice. The Pentelic marble changed appearance as the morning light progressed.

It was easy to identify the modern segments in the columns, all part of the preservation and renovation that has been underway for decades.

We vowed to return when restoration works are complete and are looking forward to that.
Written 30 May 2020
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SpaceAgeDad
Fleet, UK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
A unique and must-see location at one of the world's most iconic sites. Great to see this amazing building up-close (although you cannot touch or go in the building). It is still a building site after 2,500 years but the restoration work is impeccable and the columns in the north façade are now all in place. Views of the south façade are restricted by informative hoardings. A route has been established around the building to keep social distancing with wardens to enforce it, but at the moment there are very few visitors so no crowds and excellent views to be had of all the buildings on the Acropolis.
Written 25 September 2020
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Linda V
Mechelen, Belgium679 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020
We visited Akropolis on 5th of July and in total there were about 20 people on the whole site. It felt like a private visit and we feel honored we had the opportunity to visit during these difficult times. We did visit the museum first and we saw the movie there. This gave us just enough information to visit on our own. We would have preferred a visit with audio guide but this was not an option. Also we did not see any guides offering there services at the entrance.
Written 28 July 2020
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