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Argolis
About 58 miles away
Greece's prettiest old town, with Venetian forts above a small harbor.
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Acropolis
The sacred rock of ancient Athens, crowned by the Parthenon, the most famous temple in the world, a UNESCO site.
- Open
- Every day; hours change with the seasons
- Price
- Paid; timed tickets online
- Time Needed
- 2½ hours
- Address
- Dionysiou Areopagitou, 105 58 AthensDirections
- Getting There
- Akropoli station (Metro line 2).
Why Go
Built under Pericles in the 5th century BC, the Parthenon was the temple of Athena, the city's goddess. Around it stand the Erechtheion with its porch of maidens, the little Temple of Athena Nike and the monumental gateway of the Propylaea.
On its slopes are the Theatre of Dionysus, where Greek tragedy was born, and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, still used for summer performances.
Tips
- Go at opening time or late in the afternoon, and wear shoes with grip; the marble is slippery.
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