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 … See more

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Oct 7, 2024
Fabulous site! Book your tickets online and try and go as early as possible. It’s easily walkable from Monastiraki square/Metro, allow 30 minutes to wander up the hill stopping for coffee/snacks on t… Full review by Waterman2000
Oct 6, 2024
We booked online and avoided one queue. You do have to queue for your time slot to start climbing the Acropolis though. It looks like a long queue but moves quickly. It is very well organised. I am n… Full review by Karen T
Sep 27, 2024
Not much needs to be said about the site. It's simply amazing. We went in late September so make sure you check closing time as it changes as winter comes on. I would recommend the Acropolis museu… Full review by roremc
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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…
spottinghistory.com
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 don't think so.
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