Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece, and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
Acropolis in Greek refers to a high point within a city. Many ancient Greek cities had their own Acropolis, which was usually a citadel on top of a hill. The most famous Acropolis is by far that of Athens. During the classical Greek era, it was a sacred space devoted to the cult of the city’s patron goddess, Athena, as well as other local heroes and deities.
Currency
The legal currency in Greece is the Euro ("€", EUR). This is the only currency accepted in shops, restaurants and service stations.
Documentation and visas.
- Passport/DNI: the DNI is enough to enter Greece.
- Visa: it is not necessary to travel to Greece with a visa.
- Vaccines: to travel to Greece you do not need any vaccine, not even the COVID one.
Lenguage
The language is Greek.
The official language of Athens and all of Greece is Greek.
Luckily, if you know English you won't have any problems, since most Greeks have a fairly high level of English.
What to do in Acropolis of Athens?
The best way to get to know this place is through a guided tour. The guide will take you to the most relevant sites and explain its history.
The most recommended places to visit are:
The Parthenon, the most famous monument to see in the Acropolis of Athens
The Parthenon is the main monument located on the Acropolis of Athens. It was built in the 5th century BC and is one of the icons of Europe. In its day it was the largest temple of its time and is considered the most important building, still preserved, in classical Greece. But there are many more!
The Porch of the Caryatids at Erechtheum
Erechtheion is a set of sanctuaries built between 421 BC. C. and 395 BC. C. One of the most famous things in Erechtheion is the Portico of the Caryatids. There are six columns sculpted with female figures. We believe that it is one of the best things to see in the Acropolis of Athens, although those found today are replicas, since the originals are in the Acropolis Museum for conservation.
Temple of Athena Nike
This small temple is dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike, protector of Athens. It was built by the prestigious Greek architect Callicrates to commemorate the victory of the Greeks over the Persians. It is probably the best preserved and restored temple on the Acropolis of Athens. It was built between 432 BC. C. and 421 BC. C., just after the Parthenon.
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