Visit the Acropolis
Suggested links
Plan your visit
Visit the Acropolis archaeological site and Acropolis Museum:
The Acropolis of Athens (official page of the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports) ⧉
Book your ticket for the Acropolis & Slopes (official page) ⧉ *
* Disclaimer: These links are just suggested information; AcropolisofAthens.gr is not an official or governmental site or representative of the Acropolis of Athens or the Acropolis Museum, and has no responsibility for any information, bookings, or other functions on the suggested websites.
Visit more sites near the Acropolis and beyond:
The Acropolis of Athens (official page of the Greek National Tourism Organisation) ⧉
Book your ticket for other archeaological sites (official page) ⧉ *
* Disclaimer: These links are just suggested information; AcropolisofAthens.gr is not an official or governmental site or representative of the Acropolis of Athens or the Acropolis Museum any archaeological site or museum, and has no responsibility for any information, bookings, or other functions on the suggested websites.
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A few tips
Building names
Acropolis is the name of the hill and the set of ancient buildings on it. The Parthenon is the iconic, large rectangular temple at the top of the Acropolis hill.
As an archaeological site, the Acropolis site also includes structures around the hill, e.g. the theatre of Dionysus.
Locations
The Acropolis site and the Acropolis Museum are close to each other. The walk from the Acropolis metro station to the Acropolis Museum, and from there to the Acropolis site, is indicated in the following link:
It gets hot in summer
In summer, the temperature on the Acropolis of Athens can get high. When you visit the Acropolis, it is recommended to use sunscreen, wear a hat and sunglasses, and stay hydrated.
Weather information via Google:
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