The Acropolis of Athens is the most popular landmark of Athens and Greece in general, and a tourist trip to Greece is almost not without a visit. This place is not among its priorities.
The Acropolis rises in the center of the city of Athens, about 152 meters above sea level. It is a rocky mountain on top of which a group of temples were built for the ancient Greek deities, the most important of which is the Parthenon Temple, which is an icon of the temples of Greece and the ancient world alike.
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The best activities in the Acropolis of Athens
• The Propylene Gate, the main entrance to the Acropolis of Athens, you can see huge murals, decorations and tall columns. Which is one of the most beautiful places of tourism in Greece.
• Watching the Audion Herodis Atticus theater, a huge theater that contains two layers of terraces in a semicircular shape. There is also the Dionysus Theater, which dates back to the Greek period and contains large terraces surrounding a square for performances from all sides.
Get to know the Parthenon, the largest temple built by the Greeks in the Acropolis, the temple contains huge columns surrounding it, as there are several other temples surrounding it.
• From the top of the Acropolis, you can get wonderful 360-degree panoramic views of the capital, Athens, with its outskirts, alleys and landmarks, a great view that you cannot find anywhere else in the city.
Entry prices
12 euros per person.
Opening times of the Acropolis in Athens
Winter season: All days of the week from 8:00 in the morning until 18:30 in the evening.
Summer: all days of the week from 8:00 in the morning until 20:00 in the evening.
Athens Hotels near Acropolis
Hera Hotel is one of the best 4-star hotels in Athens, close to the foot of the Acropolis, Athens, 1.2 km from the famous Plaka neighborhood.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel has received great reviews on location, hygiene, comfort, staff, and services.
Divani Palace Acropolis is one of the best 5 star Greece hotels close to the Acropolis, Athens and the new museum.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got very good reviews for the cleanliness, location, staff. Some visitors complained about the small size of the rooms.
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