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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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
Jan 3, 2025
Beautiful historical architecture and 1 of the main reasons I visited Athens. Am so glad I visited off-season as I can not imagine the crowds you have to squeeze through during peak season. A must vi…Full review by Adhina1
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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