The Acropolis in Athens: Visit the cradle of modern Europe!

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Highlights

  • Your ticket for the Acropolis is already included in your Athens City Pass.
  • No additional reservation is required for this attraction. 
  • With your Athens City Pass you get the "Acropolis Combined Ticket", which is valid for the Acropolis and the North and South slopes.
  • Discover the fascinating ancient temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
  • Look forward to world-famous ancient temples: the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion. 
  • Marvel at the famous Gates of the Acropolis, the Propylaea. 

The Acropolis and its famous temples

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Today, the Acropolis stands as a symbol of democracy and civilisation. At the time of ancient Athens, it was a centre of social life. Later, it served as a sacred place for the gods and as a symbol of the prosperity of the city of Athens.

In 480 BC, the Persians completely destroyed the main temple and a large part of the Acropolis, but the building complex was rebuilt according to new plans.

The entire complex is home to numerous historical monuments and temples dedicated to various gods and heroes. The Parthenon is the most famous and best-preserved example of this. The decorative marble and statues are considered outstanding examples of ancient Greek art. 

The Acropolis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.

How to get there

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Address: 

Acropolis
10558 Athens
Greece 

Good to know

  • Opening hours
    Summer season: 1 April – 31 October 8.00 am to 7.00 pm
    Winter season: 1 November – 31 March 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
  • There may be waiting times at the security checkpoints.
  • Children/young people up to the age of 17 from EU member states are generally admitted free of charge. The free ticket is included in your Athens City Pass (separate PDF file attached in e-mail).
  • The admission ticket for children/young people up to the age of 17 from non-EU countries is already included in the Athens City Pass if you have booked the "Acropolis Combined Ticket".

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