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Parthenon (Parthenonas)

Acropolis | Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 10558, Greece
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Ranked #2 of 167 attractions in Athens
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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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Rochdale, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

It is the iconic building in Athens, being slowly restored. A must for Athens but like many of the placed there is no admission after 3 pm.

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Hong Kong
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

It was simply magnificent! Thanks to the suggestions of many reviews: go with a hat, sunglasses and good shoes.

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Berkeley, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

The caryatids were lovely. We would have liked to walk into the Parthenon, but alas it is not possible.

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Cedar Park, Tx
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We managed to climb the steps up to Athena's Temple and the Parthenon. From the top, you can see all of Athens. This was the most beautiful site of our trip. Athens has 5million plus people and the city is amazing.

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Framlingham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I first saw the Parthenon in 1960 when you could actually go inside as well as touching it, and of course times have changed - but it is still a sacred place which has survived over many centuries, even when it is overrun with visitors and workmen.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The history of the Parthenon is incredible. To be able to see it in person is one of the highlights of my life I will never forget. Go and sit, just look and imagine what it took for this to be built and what it has been through since then. Hire one of the local guides and listen to their... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Enjoy the view of the Acropolis and Parthenon from the many alfresco cafes, from Mars Hill, a different view from Filopappos Hill, or sitting at the rooftop bar of the Attolos Hotel in Athinas Street. Wait for the sunset .... and then wait a bit longer for the lights to come on ---- you'll be glad you did!

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Parker, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

We had seen the Elgin Marbles in the British Museum and it was neat to see where they had come from. I believe they need to be returned to Greece! It is being repaired and there was a lot of scaffolding up. Still a most beautiful building.

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Delta, BC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

To visit this iconic site is well worth it. The temple and surrounding building are amazing. No visit to Athens is complete without seeing this.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

But it is in pretty poor shape and being reconstructed. The views from the top of the Acropolis make the trip worthwhile but the Parthenon itself needs your imagination to see it in what it once was. The Temple of Hephaestus is of similar design, easy to get to, and worth seeing.

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