Hard to believe that buildings at home look worse than something 2500 years old! The Parthenon is a triumph of the ancient world and a must see!
When I was there end of June there was an area with scaffolding.
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Hard to believe that buildings at home look worse than something 2500 years old! The Parthenon is a triumph of the ancient world and a must see!
Nothing really prepares you for the stunning Parthenon. Lifelong dream to visit and so glad to tick it off my list. Makes a lasting impression and well worth the effort. Love the whole site. Views of the massive sprawl that is Athens.
I visit this beautiful historical place every time I come to Athens. You cannot help but feel the history of all the stories that you have heard about the gods of thousands of years ago and then all the wars and invasions of other countries...More
We were there worth our 2 young kids of 4 and 5 years old. I am not sure they understood exactly what they saw. Still for us it was really incredible to see and almost touch what we have been taught as the crib of...More
Although a shell of its former self this building is still beautiful and impressive. Undergoing restoration but this does not stop you from getting photos of it without scaffolding or people in them.
Great visit- the views of the city were also fantastic... we went at the end of July and it was very hot in the mid day sun I would recommend early morning or later in the afternoon you may also miss the queues for the...More
The Parthenon is the Crown of Acropolis, it does not need an introduction. But, I would recommend first to go to the "new" Acropolis Museum first, in order to learn the history of this beautiful building, and to view the fragments of architecture, removed from...More
The Parthenon is the biggest and most impressive building on the Acropolis. It has been under reconstruction for the past 30 years so make sure you take the time to walk all the way around in order to get pictures without all the scaffolding.
Awesome monument! Took our breath away as we marveled at it. It is mind-blowing trying to imagine its grandeur during the ancient times.
It is best to go to the acropolis in the morning before the crowds, but also before the heat sets in. Go to the opposite side of the entrance early on to get your pictures without the crowds. If you spend the evening in Athens,...More
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