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Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
Acropolis
Athens, Greece
Audio guide
A City On a Rock
4:29 · narrated · first 30s free
The Acropolis stands as an ancient citadel perched above Athens, home to the Parthenon which was completed in 438 BC. Visitors encounter the Propylaea's mighty marble columns and the delicate Caryatids of the Erechtheion.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Early morning
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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