Parthenon Temple Athens Greece

Parthenon

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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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Apr 30, 2025
Can’t visit Athens with out a pilgrimage to this site. In nice shape after the restoration. Not much to see other than the structure itself. Lines can be overwhelming.Full review by TAMAN1951
Apr 18, 2025
This is a major attraction in the Acropolis - under restoration. It is a long hike up slippery stone pavement, and may be a challenge for folks with limited mobility. That said, it is something we …Full review by VillagerRick
Apr 17, 2025
Built to last - Marble columns. Magnificent structure. This is a once in a lifetime place, one on my bucket-list. Hundreds of steps so be careful. Unfortunately if you have trouble walking, it woul…Full review by tiffanybQ91SE
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Dedicated to Goddess Athena, the Parthenon is arguably one of the most recognized monuments of Greece. Located within the sit…
cityseeker.com
The Parthenon is a former temple, on the Athenian Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens consider…
spottinghistory.com
Presiding over the Acropolis like a timeless guardian of Athens, the Parthenon is one of the finest and most recognizable examples of cla…
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Facts

Architectural style:Classical
Located:Athens, Greece
Construction completed:432 BC; 2457 years ago
Height:13.72 m (45.0 ft)
Construction started:447 BC
Surface area:73 by 34 m (240 by 112 ft)
Architect:Iktinos, Callicrates
Type:Temple
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Questions & answers

Q:
Su quale sito si comprano i biglietti online? C’è un biglietto partenone + museo acropoli? Grazie
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Abbiamo usato getyourguide app.
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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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Answer by WingsFL350 · Oct 12, 2023
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Are dog allowed at the open space of Parthenon?
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I think no. I know it’s an outdoor space, but since it’s an archaeological site, if the dog pees or poops the archaeological site will be dirty, smelly and yucky.
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