Acropolis

The word "Acro-polis" means city by the edge. Towering over the capital, the Acropolis truly is an impressive sight and draws tourists from all around the world to witness the greatness of the ancient Greeks.
Within the Acropolis, the Parthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of the Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis in terms of both conception and execution. Built between 447 and 438 BC, as part of the great Periklean building project, it begun after the victory at the battle of Marathon. The Parthenon was designed by the architects Iktinos and Kallikrates, while the sculptor Pheidias supervised the entire building program and conceived the temple's sculptural decoration and the chryselephantine statue of Athena. You will also have the opportunity to admire other important monuments such as Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens.

The Acropolis is probably the most famous and most visited monument in the world from the antiquity. It is the symbol of Athens and its most famous landmark. Every year millions of visitors from all over the world come to admire this symbol of the Ancient Greek civilisation. On the rock of the Acropolis, there are several monuments, built most of them during the golden age of Pericles (5th century B.C.). These days the area is heavily protected, undergoing restoration, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For Acropolis hill, comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses, hat and loose fitted clothing are strongly recommended

Tickets can be collected from Athens Open Tour Bus Stop at Acropolis or at the Key Tours Office at 26 Athanasiou Diakou street, please have your iVenture Card present. Please call ahead for bookings as there is limited availability.