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Acropolis (Akropolis)

Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens 10558, Greece
30 210 9238175
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As featured in 3 days in Athens
Ranked #3 of 169 attractions in Athens
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Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Ancient Ruins
Activities: Walking
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
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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Porto Alegre, RS
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

If you cannot help visiting it in the busiest season months ( as was my case), brace yourself for the heat up there, take a bottle of water with you and try to wear shoes with well padded soles, such as tennis shoes. I saw plenty of people slip and fall!

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New York, NY
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful and large visit with many things to learn and see, and just to walk around to see the beauty of ancient Greece. There are water vending machines inside as well as a water fountain, make sure you hydrate while walking around!

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Be prepared for a bit of a climb. Please go in the evening(closing time 1830 on weekdays)...its simply too hot to enjoy it fully anytime else!

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See 4 more reviews by DrJohnWong for Athens
New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Just like you see in the history books. Very cool to see all the landmarks you see and read about in books in person.

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See 2 more reviews by LaCicale for Athens
Berkshire, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Great ruins & you get so close to everything. It's so cheap & worth every penny. Fantastic. Wear flat shoes as the walk up is quite steep.

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Toronto, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

A must see for anyone visiting Athens! Try to be on the Acropolis just before closing as the colors on the temples take on a different colour hue, as the sun is setting. Failing that you go to up the hill of Philopapou across the Acropolis, and have the same experience.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

You must visit Acropolis the center of civilization, the center of culture and history a place that you feel the spirit of democracy and philosophy

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW via mobile

This is another thing I would recommend against every one else's line of thought. Go at 4pm and stay to see the sunset, it is priceless, besides since every ine else is there in the morning in the afternoon there are very few smart ones who get the place all for themselves. Enjoy the afternoon breeze surrounded by all the... More

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Very interesting and amazing. If you go to Athens and don't climb the hill, should not say you were in Athens.

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Deerfield Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Actually the climb wasn't that bad and the views are amazing. DO IT! I would recommend going to the museum first to get the most out of the visit. Do not go in the middle of the day when the heat is bad. We waited until about 5 pm and it was slightly cooler and made the climb bearable.

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