Acropolis of Athens

landmark · Athens · Greece

About

The ancient citadel above the city, crowned by the Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 BC.

Go at opening or late in the day; it is very hot and busy in summer.
Check whether a timed-entry slot is required, and wear shoes with grip: the marble is slippery.

neighborhood · 350 m

The old neighbourhood below the Acropolis, with narrow lanes, neoclassical houses, tavernas and shops.

museum · 410 m

A modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis, displaying the finds from the hill, with a glass floor over an excavated neighbourhood.

neighborhood · 500 m

A lively square and market district with a mosque, shops, and a flea market that is busiest on Sundays.

landmark · 540 m

The centre of public life in ancient Athens, with the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus and a museum in a reconstructed stoa.

landmark · 690 m

The towering columns of one of the largest temples of ancient Greece, near Hadrian's Arch.

square · 960 m

The square in front of the Greek Parliament, where soldiers in traditional dress stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.