The Acropolis in Athens is probably the most famous structure of ancient Greece. These unique buildings were built between 464 B.C. and 406 B.C. Built on a rock 156 meters high. The buildings include the Erechtheum, the Temple of Nike, the Propylaea and the Temple of the Parthenon, which is said to have housed a statue of the goddess Athena. In ancient times, an acropolis was usually a fortification located on the highest part of the city. The Acropolis of Athens also initially had a primarily defensive function.
Source: weltkulturerbe.com/europa/greece/acropolis-of-athen.html

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Christoph

October 14, 2016

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Make sure to be well informed before you visit this historical place. Otherwise you won't grasp what the center of the antic Greece is about. Better book a guide.

And try to avoid the rush hours, it can get very crowded.

2CoinsTravel

September 2, 2018

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In the late afternoon it is not so hot anymore and the big tourist groups are gone too.

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1. The Propylaea of the Acropolis – Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

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2. The Propylaea of the Acropolis – Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

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3. The Propylaea of the Acropolis – Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 130 m

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1. The Propylaea of the Acropolis – Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

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