Acropolis

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Why
the Acropolis
in Athens is special

The 2400-year-old Acropolis is the symbol of the ancient Greek civilization whose art, literature and zeal for democracy still influence our world today.

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Acropolis
tips & insights

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Best time of day

If you're visiting Greece in the summer, I strongly recommend you arrive at the Acropolis when the gates open (8 a.m.) or in the late afternoon.

More comfortable temperatures
The midday Athenian summer sun can be blistering hot.

Fewer tourists
The Acropolis won't be crawling with two-legged ants (tourists).

Better photos
There will be fewer tourists spoiling your shots. And the low-lying solar rays will give your photographs vivid hues.

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Parthenon

The stunning Parthenon (see top-right section of photo) is the star attraction of the Acropolis complex.

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Other main Acropolis attractions

The main tourism draws include:

Caryatids
They are a photogenic row of five statues of maidens supporting the porch of the Erechtheion Temple. (They are copies. Four of the originals are in the nearby Acropolis Museum. The other is in the British Museum in London.)

Nike Temple
This small, distinguished temple honors Athena.

Propylaea
The monumental entrance gateway to the Acropolis.

Also don't miss the Dionysus and Atticus Theatres. They are not on the outcropping but are carved into its lower slopes.

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