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Parthenon (Parthenonas)

Acropolis | Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 10558, Greece
01-321-4172
Ranked #1 of 120 attractions in Athens
4.5 of 5 stars 207 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings, Ancient Ruins
Description: The majestic ruins of an ancient Greek building, known for its dignified white marble columns and perfect sense of proportion.
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Tyremarxx
Dublin, Ireland
Senior Contributor
36 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012 NEW

Interesting but not really worth planning a special holiday. You have read it all and seen it all on umpteen films and TV programmes. More

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tangoguy1
Parksville, B.C.
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3 reviews
23 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

The place is filthy and littered with cigarette butts. More

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CuriousSerbia
Serbia
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14 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

You can see the whole city of Athens, including Pireus...It is well preserved, but the works seem to last for ages now (I was here also in 1998 and it also kind of resembled a construction site). More

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Donna813
Paris, France
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3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

The thing itself is average, the view much better. Construction and repair goung on in the area. More

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George L
London
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15 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

Is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis in terms of both conception and execution. More

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spigolfinos
Athens, Greece
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

What to say about Parthenon - This is the meaning of every visit to Athens anyway... More

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Tony M
Appleton, WI
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11 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

I liked that fact that it was so large. I was disapointed to find out that it was actually a reconstruction and was not the original building. It was very hot when we were there and I am not one to do well in the heat. I tried to stay inside where it was cooler. There are a lot of... More

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konobajezuite
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

worth the climb and experience the panoramic view of Athens 360 More

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Giorgos K
Athens, Greece
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Skip the Museum and visit the "real thing". Even with replicas and all the scaffoldings, the masterpiece is there for you to enjoy. More

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lizerl
Athens, Greece
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

a marvellous architectural monument, Greece's jewell! More

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