The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are …
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Mar 10, 2025
Parthenon is a must visit in Athens. Go with a tour, this will help to put the site into context. Then when you see the museum it brings more meaning to the artefacts and statues. The walk up is fa…Full review by L_K1509
Feb 14, 2025
We visited the Greek site as a shore excursion in October (while on a Mediterranean cruise). Despite the crowds, the ruins are still grand and impressive. The queue to access the site was a bit of a …Full review by Gareth C
Feb 6, 2025
You just can't visit Athens and not visit the Acropolis Parthenon. A few things to know: There is a lot of walking, climbing, uneven terrain, and steep steps. An elevator is available once you get…Full review by Tamara P
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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