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Acropolis (Akropolis)

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 135 attractions in Athens
Traveler Description: The most famous site in all of Athens, this large hill lies in the center of the city and contains a cluster of ancient ruins.
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Attraction type: Historic site, Historic village, Landmark/point of interest, Ancient ruins
Activities: Walking
Address: Dionysiou Areopagitou Street Athens 105 58
Greece
Tel: 30 210 9238175
Fax: 30 210 9239023

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Reviews of Acropolis (Akropolis)

( 11-20 of 28 )
5 of 5 stars
Huntsville, Alabama
Nov 21, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

I visited the Acropolis quite a few times during the months I lived in Athens. The Acropolis was the focal point of the city in Ancient Greece and it is the main attraction today. It is a site to behold with its massive Doric columns around the outside of the Parthenon. The Erectheon with the beautiful Caryatids as columns was... more

4 of 5 stars
Clifton, New Jersey
Jul 29, 2007
5/6 found this review helpful

Make sure to take some water with you to this Archaeological find. Athens is hot and its a climb to the top. Don't make the same mistake we did, there is no water available on the way up!! more

4 of 5 stars
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun 22, 2007
18/18 found this review helpful

We just returned from a trip to Greece and went to see the Acropolis. To me, it was amazing but it was also very hot. We forgot our water but the ticket woman told us that we could buy water once we entered. We never found anywhere to get drinks until after we had climbed to the top and back... more

5 of 5 stars
San Pedro, CA
Jun 8, 2007
11/11 found this review helpful

The Acropolis is definitely a must-see...it is for sure the symbol of Athens. It was one of the highlights of my trip to Greece! The walk up to see the Parthenon is a hike. I would recommend wearing comfortable shoes with non-slip soles as some of the walk is over marble that is very slippery! Beautiful views from the top... more

Jun 3, 2007
8/8 found this review helpful

You can't go to Athens, without visiting the Acropolis. Start from the street level, by look at the imposing structure of the Acropolis. Then its a steep hill, to reach the entrance, but at the end is well rewording. You have the remains of 2 temples and a small museum, apart from a great view of the city of Athens.... more

5 of 5 stars
Ft. Laud, Florida
May 20, 2007
22/22 found this review helpful

The sights at the Acropolis are amazing. But I would highly recommend seeing it with a GUIDE. It is well worth the money. After you purchase your ticket, as you walk to the entrance, there are govt licensed guides waiting to approach you. First, they will ask if you are interested in a private tour for 85 Euros a person.... more

4 of 5 stars
Jersey City, NJ
May 9, 2007
6/7 found this review helpful

Amazing views from the top. Went there on a stop on our cruise and we simply enjoyed it. The climb is a bit much but it's worth it when you get to the top. The downside is that since they are reconstructing the monuments, there were alot of scaffoldings everywhere and it robs the the whole essence and feeling of... more

4 of 5 stars
Toronto, ON
Nov 9, 2006
13/14 found this review helpful

The only reason I didn't give this a perfect rating is because of the scaffolding which unfortunately takes away from the magical feeling of seeing these ancient buildings standing. Of course this is important restoration for future generations to be able to see what we see today. And up high over Athens, with the burning sun beating down, the view... more

5 of 5 stars
San Diego
Sep 29, 2006
13/16 found this review helpful

The small museum at the top of the Acropolis is also a must see. It's a small, but fascinating collection of sculpture including the original Erechtheon Caryatids (the pillars in the shape of ladies) more

5 of 5 stars
Naperville, IL
Sep 16, 2006
21/23 found this review helpful

I was a little surprised at a recent review that said this was a waste of time. If the Acropoolis is a waste, I'd love to hear what is a must see. The Acropolis is one of the most amazing places I have ever seen, and I travel quite a bit. It is crowded, but this is for a good... more

Reviews of Acropolis (Akropolis)

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Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens 105 58, Greece
Tel: 30 210 9238175 Fax: 30 210 9239023