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Acropolis (Akropolis)

Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens 10558, Greece
30 210 9238175
As featured in 3 days in Athens
Ranked #5 of 140 attractions in Athens
4.5 of 5 stars 784 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Ancient Ruins
Activities: Walking
Fee: Yes
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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Amazing site even on rainy day, beware that it can be slippery. Too bad there were cranes and scaffolding in many places but it still was an impressive site to see. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

this site very amazing and still keep until now. hope even greece had crisis this site still kept. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Plan to spend some time wondering this magnificent site after a visit to the museum. Pick a nice cool time of the day as there is little shade and the sun is hot. Spectacular views of the city. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Sure it is great to see such an amazing place, but if you are not a student and still on a buged, it can pretty expensive. So, we had people with different background in the group. Some students from the EU got in for free, others had to pay. More

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Samos, Greece
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

Don't just appreciate it from afar, early morning is best as it gets hot up there! Comfortable shoes, a hat, water and camera are a must! The best Greek experience! More

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NYC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

It's a magnificent site, take you time to walk about, from the south to the top. A lot of tourists as you can imagine, the staff keep the flow in order. I went in early May, perfect weather as there's no place to hide from the sun, or rain. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

An awe-inspiring site and a walk through history. This is a must-see in Athens. It's also very beautiful lit up at night. Be sure to wear good walking shoes, as the path and stones are uneven and slippery (you wouldn't believe how many people I saw trying to walk in flip-flops or wedges!). Bring water with you, and there is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

I was very excited about my visit to the Acropolis as I love history. My visit was on a hot day and the port of Athens had several cruise ships in that day. I arrived at the gate about 10:30 only to be greeted by a very long line to enter the site. The climb up to the Acropolis is... More

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Toulouse, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

Amazing to visit You can buy a ticket for entry to 7 sites for 12 euro which is better value than paying at each site More

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ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

to tnink this was built over 2500 years ago....i am fascinated with history/architecture, so this was a 2 for 1 visit...spectacular ruins, views are unbelievable, and the aura is almost overwhelming... the acropolis dogs and cats are interesting....was told the are taken care of by the staff... certainly seemed well....and quite willing to pose with you.... More

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