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The most important historical site in Athens (arguably Greece), the Acropolis has kept stately watch over the City over two and a half thousand years. Although much of the sacred city is now ruins the most important temple, the Parthenon, still dominates the site and has been used as Greece’s international symbol since time immemorial. Other highlights include the Erechtheion with its famous Caryatids six columns sculpted into female forms and the Ancient Theatre of Dionysos original home of the Greek Tragedy. Once a lavish complex of colossal gilded and painted structures, monuments and statues it was built by Perikles as a domain for the gods. Today the fascinating treasures discovered at the Acropolis are displayed at its namesake museum
Open daily: 08.30-15.00
Admission: 2.000 grd
Reduced admission: 1.000 grd
Students from countries outside the E.U.
Citizens of the E.U. aged over 65
Free admission:
Persons under 18
University students from Greece and the E.U.
Students of Classical Studies or Fine Arts from countries outside the E.U.
Members of the ICOM-ICOMOS
Tour guides Journalists
Persons possessing a free admission card
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