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  • 5/5 Nirav P. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing to see this structure still around ! Plenty of areas to take quality pictures! The maintenance is amazing. If you have children remember no strollers are allowed to be prepared to climb the stairs with them !
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Damian R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing to see in-person and that it's still standing. Definitely go at your own pace and lots of areas for pictures. Warning ⚠️ it's mostly marble walk stones and they are very slippery.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John D. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning. As someone who has always read about Greek history, this was one of the most amazing experiences to go and visit. I highly recommend this to anyone and go with a tour guide so they can explain the significance of everything on the Acropolis!
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 alexandra 1. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Another wonderful creation of nature. Descent inside is dangerous and impossible without the use of rope. It is only for speleologists. It has a rare stalagmite white material. There is no drip anymore and its size is quite satisfactory. (Original) Ένα ακόμα υπέροχο δημιούργημα της φύσης. Η κάθοδος στο εσωτερικό του είναι επικίνδυνη και αδύνατη χωρίς χρήση σχοινιού. Είναι μόνο για σπηλαιολογους. Έχει σπάνιο σταλαγμιτικο υλικό κάτασπρο. Δέν υπάρχει σταγονοροη πλέον και το μέγεθος του είναι αρκετά ικανοποιητικό.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon R. 3 years ago on Google
    A stunning sight of history and loading with information about the Ancient Greek Gods! Definitely a monumental sight not to miss out on! Breathtaking views all round.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paula T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very pretty. It's currently under renovation on one side, but everywhere is fine and great for photos. Marble floors are quite slippery, so I'd advise (especially if travelling with kids) to avoid during rainy days. Overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful buildings and stunning views, some works going on but you can still visit everything. Definitely worth visiting if you're an EU citizen u25 as entrance is free and if you're not EU, it's reduced to 10 euros. Huge crowds and some waiting time to get in so be warned.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nahshon 3 months ago on Google • 268 reviews New
    Hallmark of Ancient Greece. Parthenon is the most prominent attraction standing on the Acropolis. The Parthenon used to be a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, and at some point, served as the treasury. The structure still stands in its former glory. Some parts are still under restoration, so scaffoldings are still attached to the attraction. Once restoration is complete, the Parthenon would probably be more breathtaking. Despite that, this monument is one of the best attractions in Athens. It still looks beautiful and has been meticulously preserved. One must visit the Acropolis when in Athens. Truly a memorable experience to walk through the history of Ancient Greece.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anne G. 2 months ago on Google • 409 reviews New
    Lovely to visit and see remnants of the Roman past. Site is huge with a gentle climb up to the top. There is lots to see at the top views and buildings. Worth a visit if in the area.

  • 5/5 stavros e. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Another specially beautiful cave of Attica needs attention at the entrance, it is good to do it with a rope for safety. (Original) Ακόμα ένα ξεχωριστά όμορφο σπήλαιο της Αττικής θέλει προσοχή στην είσοδο καλό είναι να γίνεται με σχοινί για ασφάλεια.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rob B. 1 year ago on Google
    Hot, no shade at the top. Take care as marble stairs are slippery. Thought it would be bigger and better maintained - but still a must-see
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karam 1 year ago on Google
    The Parthenon one of the most attractive places in Athens Sometimes it is under construction but I highly recommend visiting it and don’t forget to bring your water with you while you are climbing there also wear something comfy
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vlad G. 4 months ago on Google • 319 reviews
    I am glad that I visited this Corner of History again. Superb .... even if the tickets are more expensive .... it will still be worth it. It is incredible what culture and history has developed in these lands .... The view over Athens is breathtaking !

  • 1/5 Παναγιωτης �. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I haven't visited it, but I stumbled upon it and reading my 2 comments raised a lot of questions. From what I understand, it is not an organized cave and therefore it hides many dangers. Should Google ban the posting of this site? Does curiosity push aspiring young explorers to explore it as a result of an accident (I deliberately avoid mentioning the word accident)? I'm not exaggerating by nature, but they don't play with such things. I recall all the above if the space is kept REALLY or there are other factors that prevent the free approach of the "cave". Thank you for your attention. (Original) Δεν το έχω επισκεφτεί, αλλά έπεσε τυχαία η ματιά μου και διαβάζοντας τα 2 σχόλια μου δημιουργήθηκαν πολλά ερωτηματικά. Από ότι κατάλαβα δεν είναι ένα οργανωμένο σπήλαιο και άρα κρύβει πολλούς κινδύνους. Μήπως η Google θα έπρεπε να απαγόρευση τη δημοσίευση αυτής της τοποθεσίας? Μήπως η περιέργεια ωθήσει επίδοξους μικρούς εξερευνητές στην εξερεύνησή του με αποτέλεσμα κάποιο ατύχημα (αποφεύγω ηθελημένα να αναφέρω τη λέξη δυστύχημα)? Δεν είμαι εκ φύσεως υπερβολικός, αλλά με τέτοια πράγματα δεν παίζουν. Ανακαλώ όλα τα παραπάνω αν ο χώρος φυλάσσεται ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΙΚΑ ή υπάρχουν άλλοι παράγοντες που εμποδίζουν την ελεύθερη προσέγγιση του "σπηλαίου". Σας ευχαριστώ για την προσοχή σας.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 sarah c. 3 years ago on Google
    The Parthenon is the best known of the remaining buildings in Ancient Greece and has been decorated with the best of Greek architecture. His decorative sculptures are considered one of the highlights of Greek art.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Petroula L. 3 years ago on Google
    An incredible place , a must visit ,everybody should make time and visit this place . It makes u proud to be Greek . The last time i visited was with my daughters school , the tour guide explained everything to us plus she told us to have our purses in front of us due to thieves , the other thing i didn't like at all was the garbage , it was filthy , its such a shame visiting this beautiful place and coming across so much litter.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G V. 2 years ago on Google
    Best time to go is at sunset. I went at about 7pm and it was perfect. Not overly crowded and took some amazing photos of the Acropolis and Athens.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James F. 1 year ago on Google
    Go early! As the morning went on, more and more people were coming to The Acropolis and it was starting to get crowded. The ground are very well maintained and work is wrapping up on restoration work. I highly recommend a tour guide.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 marwan b. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful buildings and stunning views, there is some maintenance going on but you can still visit everything. Definitely worth a visit huge crowds and some waiting time to get in so be warned. I recommend visiting an ancient civilization
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clo 3 years ago on Google
    Obviously a must visit whilst in Athens. It’s great that it wasn’t too busy in late October. Bear in mind the place is a work site currently so do expect machinery / cranes, but it’s not too much of a hindrance.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dakota H. 3 years ago on Google
    It’s a great historic place to visit. Bring water and comfortable shoes - don’t wear sandals. Also don’t bring backpacks.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Debasish D. 3 years ago on Google
    The Parthenon itself replaced an older temple of Athena, which historians call the Pre-Parthenon or Older Parthenon, that was destroyed in the Persian invasion of 480 BC. Like most Greek temples, the Parthenon served a practical purpose as the city treasury. For a time, it served as the treasury of the Delian League, which later became the Athenian Empire. In the final decade of the 6th century AD, the Parthenon was converted into a Christian church dedicated to the Virgin Mary...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 It's M. 2 years ago on Google
    The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patroness. Construction started in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Morgan 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing to see in person! Gets very crowded, so I recommend going first thing in the morning. A bit of the hike to the top
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Barbara Melissa Koch R. 2 years ago on Google
    Could be a nice place ,but unfortunately I can’t see it 🥺 they close to early , and of course people are smoking everywhere it’s so dirty , a lot of turist drinking beer and garbage everywhere , the signal are not properly so you get confused , and of course there’s no parking , the streets are tiny , I recomended take a bus , or go very early to find a place , also you have a parking place , that I used 15 euros for the time you stay ! Very nice people at the parking ! Thanks 🙏🏼
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grof �. 2 years ago on Google
    If you enjoy history and can appreciate it you'll love it. If not, it's still a nice view of the city. Probably one of the main reasons people come to Athens. On the plus side, you can enjoy watching people try to be influencers.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammad A. 1 year ago on Google
    Simply amazing, to think this place was built 3000 years ago and the amount of demolition it went through is remarkable. I would also recommend to visit the new Acropolis museum to learn more about the history of Acropolis and see some of the remaining artifacts. It will be hot in the summer, so better to go early morning or late afternoon. The view over Athens from top is really great.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nicole j. 1 year ago on Google
    A must see! It’s amazing! But wear comfortable shoes. We hired a tour guide at the ticket booth and she was so worth the euro. Our guide talked for an hour with the most incredible detail. I highly recommend the guides.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashish S. 1 year ago on Google
    Greece as we know is the epicenter of all the major events in the history of europe and this place makes u feel the same. The ruins still has so much life in it that it oozes the history out. This place goes restoration from time to time and may hamper the photographic experience. Rest once in a lifetime experience with beautiful view of Athens city.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gail M. 6 months ago on Google
    Went late afternoon as suggested... and the crowd was definitely thinner than I had seen in other people's photos.... but still busy obviously. Took about 2-3 hours of time to do... also sat for a while at times because it was hot... and just wanted to take it all is, being where I was. Beautiful place to be. Definitely not to be missed. Fantastic views of the city from edges. They are busy with preservation and reconstruction of the site, so there is scaffolding all about. But honestly, this is a big job in progress, so if you don't want to see that, it will be years before it's completed. So go anyway. I had bought my combination ticket, at the Ancient Agora site, so I was able to skip the ticket queue, and there was only 2 people in front of me, I highly recommend getting your ticket at one of the less busy sights. It is Hot up there in the Autumn still, so take extra sunscreen with.... and a Hat. There are Water fountains to refill your water bottle and toilets at the top. There was a Water vending machine too, but it wasn't working.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Balkrishna S. 4 months ago on Google
    Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC, when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of it's power. It was completed in in 438 BC, although the decoration continued till 432 BC. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy and Western civilization and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. The temple is generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order, the simplest of the three Classical Greek architectural orders. Since 2007 the Greek Ministry of Culture is carrying out a selective restoration and reconstruction to ensure the stability of the partially ruined structure. It is better to book the tickets online otherwise be prepared to stand in a long queue for minimum half an hour with no shelter above your head. It is better to visit after 5 PM when cruise and tour traffic is over. The view from the top is stunning. A good walking shoe is must and avoid high heels and don't forget it is a steep walk but doable with reasonable fitness. The lift is available for needy people and on the top it is mostly flat. Parthenon is THE place which can't be missed in Athens...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bassem M. 2 months ago on Google • 179 reviews New
    Worth visiting, you get see a breathtaking view from above. I went early at 8:00 so it was not crowded, started to be crowded around 9:30

  • 5/5 C P. 3 months ago on Google • 86 reviews New
    Simply Amazing!!! Get the tickets in advance. Every first Sunday of each month entrance is free. Best to get a tour guide audio or person.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 4KProductions 6 months ago on Google • 152 reviews
    History! Fantastic place! Must see! Good to see the progress of rebuilding these beautiful buildings! A lifetime memory for every visitor! Highly recommended to come and see if you are in Athens. Buy your ticket online and come early as the heat can rise high and the crowds of people.

  • 5/5 Dylan K. 5 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Going in the shoulder season is definitely the way to go. It's not as hot and there aren't as many people milling around. The views are spectacular and it's a surreal experience to see these ancient structures in person. We used the ticket kiosks and got through the line in 5 minutes or so.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frank D. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant! Thanks to COVID there's no crowds. Just walk in and enjoy at your leisure . Highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RICARDO MARTINEZ DUNCAN R. 3 years ago on Google
    Templo emblemático por excelencia, si eres amante de la arqueología y arquitectura antigua tienes que conocerlo, majestuosas vistas de la Acrópolis y de la ciudad de Atenas desde su cumbre.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mitch van h. 3 years ago on Google
    Due to covid-19 way calmer than usual. Worth the visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ariana A. 3 years ago on Google
    Ένα από τα συγκλονιστικότερα μνημεία της αρχαιότητας και θαύμα της αρχιτεκτονικής. Ο Παρθενώνας βρίσκεται κτισμένος στην κορυφή της Ακρόπολης της Αθήνας, πάνω στον Ιερό Βράχο. Είναι αφιερωμένος προς τιμή της θεάς Αθηνάς, προστάτιδας της πόλης της Αθήνας. Ο ναός οικοδομήθηκε στα μέσα του 5ου αιώνα π.Χ. και η εποχή της κατασκευής του συνταυτίζεται με τα φιλόδοξα επεκτατικά σχέδια της Αθήνας και της πολιτικής κύρους που ακολούθησε έναντι των συμμάχων της κατά την περίοδο της αθηναϊκής ηγεμονίας στην Αρχαία Ελλάδα. Άρχισε να κτίζεται το 447 π.Χ. και οι οικοδομικές εργασίες τέλειωσαν μόλις σε εννιά (9) χρόνια (χρόνος ρεκόρ για την εποχή) δηλαδή το 438 π.Χ. Από το 438 ξεκίνησαν τα έργα διακόσμησης και τελείωσαν το 432 π.Χ. Ο ναός είναι κτισμένος εξ ολοκλήρου από μάρμαρο (μέχρι και τα κεραμίδια ήταν μαρμάρινα) εκτός από τα ξύλα που στήριζαν τη σκεπή, ενώ συνδυάζει μοναδικά τον Ιωνικό και Δωρικό ρυθμό αρχιτεκτονικής. Οι 92 μετόπες είναι όλες στολισμένες με ανάγλυφες παραστάσεις. Σε αυτές, ο Φειδίας εικόνισε τέσσερα θέματα: στην ανατολική μεριά παριστάνεται η Γιγαντομαχία, στη δυτική η Αμαζονομαχία στη νότια η Κενταυρομαχία, και στη βόρεια η Ιλίου πέρσις, δηλαδή η άλωση της Τροίας. Ο Παρθενώνας, ως κτίσμα, χαρακτηρίζεται για τη συμμετρία του. Ο ναός στην αρχαιότητα, στέγαζε το 12 μέτρων χρυσελεφάντινο άγαλμα της Αθηνάς, το οποίο φιλοτέχνισε ο γλύπτης και υπεύθυνος για την επίβλεψη του έργου, Φειδίας, ενώ αρχιτέκτονες του σπουδαίου αυτού οικοδομήματος ήταν ο Ικτίνος και ο Καλλικράτης. Σήμερα, ο Παρθενώνας αποτελεί ένα από τα ομορφότερα και πιο εντυπωσιακά μνημεία πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς στην Ευρώπη και τον κόσμο.
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  • 1/5 Mix A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good morning, indeed, as I read is dangerous, we have to watch and how many children, as before, do not remember in which country the children went on a trip. they were dropped down by the teachers and then they could not go out and became a whole business to save them happily that they did well and did not lose the children and the agony of the big ones all over the earth (Original) Καλημέρα σας πράγματι όπως διαβάζω είναι επικίνδυνο πρέπει να προσέχουμε και ποιο πολύ τα παιδιά όπως πριν από καιρό δεν θυμάμαι σε ποια χώρα που τα παιδιά τα πήγαν εκδρομή και. τα κατέβασαν κάτω οι δάσκαλοι και μετά δεν μπορούσαν να βγουν εξω και έγινε ολόκληρη επιχείρηση για να τα σώσουν ευτυχώς που βγήκαν καλά και δεν έπαθαν τίποτα τα παιδιά και η αγωνία των μεγάλων σε όλο τη γη
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  • 5/5 Shirley B. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a stunning place if your in Athens it's your go to spot. When I visited I learned so much cool facts about the storyline of the building. It's all round amazing
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  • 5/5 Julian H. 3 years ago on Google
    The Acropolis is clearly a must see in Athens which is pretty much free to climb and enjoy. You have to pay €20 to get in to see the Parthanon, which is also a must. At the moment there are no queues, so don't bother paying to jump the queue. Also avoid the drinks at the shop, it's a rip off - €4.50 for a soft drink when you can walk five minutes and pay 50c from buy from a near by shop.
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  • 5/5 Todd O. 3 years ago on Google
    Truly amazing experience visiting The Parthenon. The hike up to The Acropolis was a little treacherous as the stone stairs are slick but work the trouble to see this classical building from antiquity. The views of the city are beautiful. A must see if in Athens.
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  • 4/5 Irit 3 years ago on Google
    Quite a climb up. The place is being restored. The new museum is a great substitute for climbing the hill. A half day tour in both the museum and the parthenon
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  • 5/5 Simon 3 years ago on Google
    Incredible construction, have to see it in the flesh to understand the scale of the achievement. Bit annoying about the scaffolding, but it's been consistently restored since the 1970's and a small price to pay for it to stay standing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eva De B. 3 years ago on Google
    Eternal dream!.
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  • 1/5 Christopher P. 3 years ago on Google
    this place is trash
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thodwris P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Parthenon is the most brilliant monument of the Athenian state and the colophon of the Doric style. Its construction began in 448/7 BC. and the inauguration took place in 438 BC. in Megala Panathinaia, while the sculptural decoration was completed in 433/2 BC. According to the sources, the architects who worked were Iktinos, Kallikratis and probably Pheidias, who was also responsible for the sculptural decoration. (Original) Ο Παρθενώνας αποτελεί το λαμπρότερο μνημείο της Αθηναϊκής πολιτείας και τον κολοφώνα του δωρικού ρυθμού. Η κατασκευή του ξεκίνησε το 448/7 π.Χ. και τα εγκαίνια έγιναν το 438 π.Χ. στα Μεγάλα Παναθήναια, ενώ ο γλυπτός διάκοσμος περατώθηκε το 433/2 π.Χ. Σύμφωνα με τις πηγές, οι αρχιτέκτονες που εργάστηκαν ήταν ο Ικτίνος, ο Καλλικράτης και πιθανόν ο Φειδίας, που είχε και την ευθύνη του γλυπτού διάκοσμου.
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  • 5/5 Gilmar G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) No words to describe. (Original) Sem palavras pra descrever.
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  • 5/5 Luis V. 2 years ago on Google
    Spectacular, amazing, awesome, gorgeous, stunning, there is no enough adjectives for this piece of history. It is completely a must if you are planning to visit Athens, so don't miss the opportunity to go all over the Acropolis.
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  • 5/5 Hans De D. 2 years ago on Google
    You taste, smell, feel, see history
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  • 5/5 Weston M. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect to go on cooler days if you can, otherwise bring water and sunscreen. You can spend several hours taking in this amazing piece of world heritage. Be ready to walk a lot and it will be busy, regardless of the time of year. Absolutely go if you are in Athens. Only 10 euro in the off season.
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  • 5/5 Karen H. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous. Absolutely breath taking. We bought the 30 euro ticket that gave us access to acropolis and it’s slopes and several other places. There are many certified tour guides by the ticketing area that you can hire. We paid 50 euros total for a private tour (2 people) for approximately one hour. I DEFINITELY recommend hiring one of the tour guides. Our tour guide was Aspia and she was brilliant. She’s certified in about seven languages too. The certified guides have badges they wear and can show you. We were very impressed how well organized everything is. Aspia also told us that the Parthenon is being renovated and should be completed with a roof in about three years! It is so impressive to stand in the acropolis and marvel at the Parthenon and imagine what happened so many years ago. The engineering genius it took and the logistics of transporting the marble are impressive. You MUST visit the Parthenon while in Athens! It looks like it will be a very high hike but in reality it isn’t bad at all and doesn’t take to long to climb.
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  • 5/5 Sarah S. 1 year ago on Google
    If you don't want to get up early to beat the crowd, I highly recommend going in the late afternoon. I went around 6:30 and the sun shining through the columns was incredible.
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  • 4/5 G C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the top historical places in the world, but currently being put back together, so there's lots of construction going on. Also tons of tourists. They're is an amazing view of Athens from the top.
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  • 5/5 Sergiu M. 9 months ago on Google
    Great place but very busy, buy tickets in advance which are 20e per adult if you are from the EU and kids go free. I would recommend getting a guide to visit and go as early as possible to avoid many people and heavy sun.
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  • 5/5 Michelle D. W. 9 months ago on Google
    It was very warm- which meant it wasn’t crowded. Don’t go behind the ropes, don’t touch allow the world to enjoy this historic site up close and personal. Even with scaffolding in areas the Parthenon was very accesible visually.
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  • 5/5 Mike R. 8 months ago on Google
    A can't miss spot when visiting Athens. Best to buy tickets online as the lines can get very long. Also a good idea to arrive early to avoid crowds especially during the recent heat wave.
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  • 4/5 Diaconu M. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice history site, but very crowded even in the morning. Verry hot, especially on top of the Acropolis on the day of our visit, 25 of July.
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  • 5/5 Leonor R. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place to see! We bought our tickets online, so there was no wait. We also went in late afternoon, because it was so hot!! We went end of July, and the temperatures were soaring! I recommend going early in the morning if you're visiting in the summer, or late before they close. But worth seeing! Lots of walking around. There are public restrooms at the top. No stores up there. Some refreshments at the bottom before going up and when you're done.
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  • 5/5 Hermey 8 months ago on Google
    Be ready for a very hot hike up if you are here during the summer! the views are amazing and all the ancient buildings are stunning and super spectacular to learn about. there is very little shade when you are up at the top.
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  • 5/5 Alex T. 7 months ago on Google
    Went back to the Motherland in July (the same week as the heat wave). Didn’t matter had a superb time even with the crowds. FYI - water is super expressive inside the Parthenon so bring your own or pay up. It is amazing what the Athenians were able to build and being able to walk around and absorb the ancient history is truly inspiring. I was able to get some early morning photos which added to the beauty. I did not buy tickets in advance and I think it only set me back 15 minutes. FYI - If you are a student or you are traveling with kids bring your kid’s passport to get the student discount. This is to show the age. No negotiation whatsoever. My son is 16 and had his student ID. Didn’t matter, no passport, no discount. So, I had to pay the full price for him.
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  • 5/5 Jen F. 6 months ago on Google
    Lots of history in this place. The architecture of the buildings is impressive despite the scaffolding in place due to ongoing restoration. The view of Athens from the Acropolis is breathtaking. Definitely worth the trip!
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  • 5/5 K c. 5 months ago on Google
    We've dreamt of seeing this landmark all our lives. It didn't disappoint. Definitely get tickets in advance. They have hours on them for entry. Be ready for some heat, hat, and water as there is no shade. As for accessibility I have a knee issue, I do well with ramps, so it was easy for me with only a handful of stairs to conquer. I was happy to see only 10euro per ticket for general admission. Enjoy!
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  • 5/5 Larine F. 4 months ago on Google
    for anyone who likes history and art this is a must see. everything is beautiful and you feel immerse in the depths of human history. wear comfortable shoes and buy tickets in advance in order to make your visit more enjoyable.
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  • 5/5 AMALTHEA astrology C. 2 months ago on Google • 73 reviews New
    You feel an energy and view of life ina different vibe, vital. I visited a morning at 1 o clock in February with not so much noise and people. The weather was wonderful....

  • 5/5 Fotis 3 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    Truly beautiful experience. It's astonishing when one realizes the significance of this historical monument. Worth the visit; I would recommend having a guided tour as there are so many things to learn and so little time. I would also recommend buying tickets beforehand (online) but from the official government website (hhticket.gr).

  • 5/5 Sharon W. 1 month ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    I really enjoyed the walk from the museum up to the top. It was awesome up there, gorgeous views, all around. Very enjoyable. Not crowded at all, nobody in line.

  • 5/5 Nitin C. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    It is a place if tremendous beauty and history rolled into one, it is without doubt a magnificent achievement and seeing the stones in reality, certainly steeps you into their past lives and tragedy. There is a fair amount of uphill walking and little in terms of reading material. Staff quite aggressive when one accidentally walks to a restricted pet, which happens to be unmarked

  • 5/5 Sebestyén P. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool place. I mean it's hot there, but it looks cool.

  • 5/5 tasos t. 3 years ago on Google
    THE BEST PLACE IN THE HISTORY OF EARTH......WHERE THE DEMOCRACY STARTED

  • 5/5 Balint N. 3 years ago on Google
    July 2020: Less tourists, more peace and space.

  • 5/5 Przemek H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, almost no people at .07.08.2020

  • 4/5 Alexandros T. 3 years ago on Google
    Really friendly and helpful staff at this famous historical sight. But honestly, 20€ entrance per person was really painful, considering you have to pay another 10€ at each the agora and the Acropolis museum and we were two persons. So one star less for this.

  • 5/5 Soul House A Body & Mind S. 3 years ago on Google
    Well no words to describe this divine beauty

  • 4/5 Robin G. 3 years ago on Google
    So much history. Wish there was a little more basic history on signs near the sites. Also, a brief overview of Greek mythology wouldn't go amiss.

  • 5/5 Adel F. 3 years ago on Google
    Mmmmmmm so beautiful like mushroom

  • 5/5 raul c. 3 years ago on Google
    Great views, great walk, great piece of history and architecture. Recommend

  • 5/5 V S W. 3 years ago on Google
    The history, the skill

  • 5/5 Tatyana K. 3 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 Alessandra L. 3 years ago on Google
    Merita davvero di essere visto almeno una volta nella vita

  • 5/5 Maria N. 3 years ago on Google
    Impressive

  • 5/5 Nathalie C. 3 years ago on Google
    Magnifique . Attention il y fait chaud

  • 5/5 Rejane P. 3 years ago on Google
    Superbe. Dommage qu'il soit en travaux...

  • 5/5 Cem K. 3 years ago on Google
    Fiyat olarak ister istemez bize pahalı geliyor. Yazın sıcaklarda çok tavsiye etmem gitmenizi gerçekten çok sıcak oluyor

  • 5/5 Eric U. 3 years ago on Google
    Superbe ! Chargé d'histoire ! On est dans une autre dimension ! L'organisation laisse un peu à désirer! Mais ce n'est pas grave !

  • 2/5 jose san j. 3 years ago on Google
    Esta demasiado idealizado. En si es espectacular, y cuando lo ves desde abajo es alucinante, pero una vez arriba... Esperas más. Es normal esta sensación cuando de lo que más se habla de Grecia es del Partenón, pero por ejemplo, el templo de Poseidón me pareció más bonito y menos masificado que el ateniense, estando a a unos 30 km.

  • 3/5 Bella S. 3 years ago on Google
    Bello ed emozionante visitare ciò che anni fa studiavo a scuola. Peccato che del passato glorioso e maestoso oggi siano rimaste un po' di colonne e tante macerie. Sembra che ai greci non sia importato nulla del loro capolavoro fino a che, nell''800 gli occidentali abbiano voluto riscoprirlo. Va bene che il sito si prese una cannonata 400 anni fa, ma il Colosseo e le piramidi sono comunque conservati meglio. Certo, passi da Atene e il Partenone è una tappa obbligata ma 20€ sono probabilmente tanti.

  • 5/5 silvia vila f. 3 years ago on Google
    Em va encantar, tot i que queda part del que va ser per la seva història

  • 5/5 Irene M. 3 years ago on Google
    Subimos a primera hora lo que nos permitió verlo sin el bullicio de la gente. Sigue en proceso de recuperación, será interesante ver el resultado pasado un tiempo.

  • 5/5 David Gonzalez V. 3 years ago on Google
    Historia, lugar indispensable de visita.

  • 5/5 Jeff 3 years ago on Google
    Very epic. Loved it so much bye x

  • 5/5 Aditi t. 3 years ago on Google
    The top of the city

  • 2/5 Stacie B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting just wish the staff was somewhat friendly.

  • 5/5 Justin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Know what to expect, read some history or get a good guide and the place comes alive.

  • 5/5 Amina J. 3 years ago on Google
    There is no way to introduce with words one of the wonders of the ancient world. Visit Acropolis of Athens to see how magnificent is the building of the Parthenon and the landscape of the town.

  • 5/5 The Byzantine W. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent and Magnificent place. For someone that wants to look on a magic window that can reveal the Ancient Greek World, this is the right place. Unforgettable experience for all ages. A truly deep lesson of a glorious history that has inspired the entire planet, is waiting for you, up there.

  • 5/5 Leonardo B. 3 years ago on Google
    The symbol of Greece and one of the most iconic monument in the world.

  • 5/5 Natalie A. 3 years ago on Google
    I want back here again but everytime I am here there are so many tourists, which is great,but I just want to have it all for myself so I can absorve it properly

  • 5/5 Thierry G. 3 years ago on Google
    En cette période si particulière ( COVID ) presque personne au Panthéon. Très intéressant. Manque de supports en français...

  • 5/5 kocola 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful even with scaffolding.

  • 5/5 Steve D. 3 years ago on Google
    You feel different when you are up there!

  • 5/5 Ελλάς �. 3 years ago on Google
    ΕΛΛΑΣ ΦΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΠΕΡΟΝ

  • 5/5 nikotn g. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice monument

  • 5/5 Vasilis T. 3 years ago on Google
    Mystifying

  • 5/5 Dieudonné L. 3 years ago on Google
    It's nice this place

  • 5/5 Jean M. K. 3 years ago on Google
    It is exactly how you would expect it to be. If you are a student do not forget your student idendity card!!! Then you can get in for free and save 20€ per person. (They do not accept anything on your phone.)

  • 5/5 Julie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Quel site grandiose. Perché sur son promontoire rocheux, il domine tout Athènes. A faire absolument. C'est mythique. Il ya aussi une superbe vue de la ville une fois en haut. Attention le site est en plein soleil, il fait très très chaud. Si vous le faites l'après-midi, prévoyez chapeaux et bouteille d'eau pour boire de l'eau fraîche. Il ya une petite fontaine sur le site pour se rafraîchir un minimum. Après avoir fait la visite du Parthénon et après avoir eu bien chaud allez acheter un "iced coffee frapuccino" à la boutique en face de la vente des tickets d'entrée en bas de la porte d'entrée du Parthénon. Quel bonheur de boire bien frais un bon café glacé après un coup de chaud.

  • 5/5 konrad z. 3 years ago on Google
    Miejsce które trzeba zobaczyć będąc w Atenach.

  • 5/5 Giovanni R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) History and emotions (Original) Storia ed emozioni

  • 3/5 Sybille S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nous n’y sommes pas allés, la raison : le prix. 20€ par personne sans audio guide ni guide. ??. Dommage pour les grecs mais à 6, 120€ pour des pierres entassées.....

  • 3/5 Max I. 3 years ago on Google
    Expensive, hot. Not much too see. Only Jetset-Selfie Tourism.

  • 5/5 Cleber M. 3 years ago on Google
    Impressionante, o templo é realmente muito grande !

  • 4/5 Christelle P. 3 years ago on Google
    Même en travaux ... le fait de juste pouvoir encore être sue ce site c est top. Au delà de l héritage , la vue est magnifique..

  • 4/5 Robert R. 3 years ago on Google
    Impresive

  • 5/5 Mike B. 3 years ago on Google
    Straight 5 stars no need to write more. Just breathtaking

  • 5/5 Gene C. 3 years ago on Google
    Très beau site à ne pas manquer Le musée est superbe

  • 5/5 Hossein A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) How beautiful (Original) Che Bello

  • 5/5 Johannes V. 3 years ago on Google
    Do it!

  • 5/5 Fabricio S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unbelievable (Original) Incroyable

  • 5/5 Jonathan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a must when visiting Athens!

  • 5/5 Pierre M. 3 years ago on Google
    Un endroit superbe et chargé d'Histoire. Il ne faut pas manquer le Nouveau Musée de l'Acropole, il est magnifique !

  • 5/5 Sergio G. 3 years ago on Google
    Sacred place and spectacular views

  • 5/5 apichat c. 3 years ago on Google
    วิหารกรีกเก่าก่อนคริตกาล447ปีก่อนคริตรกาล

  • 5/5 Onyxia 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place (Original) Lieu très sympa

  • 5/5 Niko 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place

  • 5/5 J B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Juan V. 3 years ago on Google
    Hay que visitar la cuna de nuestra cultura al menos una vez en la vida!!! Al ver la altura de las columnas no puedes sentir más que admiración.

  • 5/5 Audrey F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice site, easy to access. (Original) Très beau site, facile d'accès.

  • 5/5 BEARS V. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience. Incredibly hot day but just had to see it

  • 4/5 Jaroslav V. 3 years ago on Google
    Scaffolding and cranes for 20eur, really?

  • 5/5 Juan Carlos González P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A unique place in the world with thousands of years of history. (Original) Un lugar único en el mundo con miles de años de historia.

  • 3/5 Leonidas P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Passable with traps very dirty with garbage and to go deep you need rappels and light. Picture of abandonment without any information or danger warning. Unsuitable for children ... (Original) Βατό με παγίδες πολύ βρόμικο με σκουπίδια και για να κατέβεις βαθιά χρειάζεσαι ραπελ και φως. Εικόνα εγκατάλειψης χωρίς καμία πληροφορία ή προειδοποίηση κινδύνου. Ακατάλληλο για παιδιά...

  • 3/5 Jimmy D. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An hourly party, but he needs great attention kids (Original) Ωραιο μερος, αλλα θελει μεγαλη προσοχη παιδια

  • 5/5 Helena Gonçalves C. 3 years ago on Google
    Saudades deste belíssimo local. Vista linda do alto e muita história para escutar dos excelentes guias que falam português. Me senti muito emocionada por todo lugar que passava. Também sempre amei a mitologia grega. #TBT.

  • 5/5 Bruno B. 3 years ago on Google
    Το λαμπρότερο μνημείο !!! Νεολιθικά ευρήματα που ανακαλύφθηκαν στις πλαγιές της Ακρόπολης δείχνουν μια συνεχόμενη αποικία στο λόφο, από τουλάχιστον το 2800 π.Χ. Πολύ πριν την κατασκευή του Παρθενώνα, ο τόπος θεωρούνταν ιερό μέρος και τοποθεσία για άλλους ναούς. Ο ίδιος ο Παρθενώνας αντικατέστησε έναν παλιότερο ναό της Αθηνάς, τον οποίο οι ιστορικοί αποκαλούν προ-Παρθενώνα και καταστράφηκε με την περσική εισβολή, το 480 π.Χ. Η κατασκευή του Παρθενώνα ξεκίνησε το 447 π.Χ. και ολοκληρώθηκε το 438 π.Χ., αν και ο γλυπτός διάκοσμος περατώθηκε το 432 π.Χ. Ο Παρθενώνας είναι μια κατασκευή που έχει αντιγραφεί περισσότερο από κάθε άλλη στον κόσμο, με πολλά κτίρια ανά τον κόσμο να ακολουθούν την αρχιτεκτονική του.

  • 5/5 Carlos B. 3 years ago on Google
    O Partenon foi um templo dedicado à deusa grega Atena e foi construído para substituir o antigo templo destruído por uma invasão dos persas em 480 a.C. A iniciativa de sua construção foi de Péricles, líder político ateniense do século V a.C., e a sua construção foi supervisionada por Fídias, encarregado também das esculturas decorativas. Os arquitetos foram Ictinos e Calícrates e a construção começou em 447 a.C. e estava substancialmente pronta em 438 a.C., mas a decoração continuou até 433 a.C.. Algumas das prestações de contas sobreviveram até hoje e mostram que a maior despesa foi transportar a pedra do Monte Pentélico, a cerca de 16 quilômetros de Atenas. Os fundos, cerca de 2,000 talentos, uma fortuna colossal para a época, eram também da Liga de Delos, cujos tesouros foram transferidos do pan-helênico Santuário de Delos para a acrópole em 454 a.C.. O Partenon é visto como o mais refinado templo da antiguidade, seu refinamento arquitetônico era legendário, especialmente a sutil correspondência entre a curvatura da estilóbata, o estreitamento da nave e os entalhes das colunas". Como muitos templos gregos, servia como tesouraria, onde se guardavam as reservas de moeda e metais preciosos da cidade e também da Liga de Delos, que se tornaria mais tarde o império ateniense. O Partenon sobreviveu como local dedicado a Atena por cerca de mil anos. Certamente estava intacto no século V, quando já era tão velho quanto a igreja de Notre Dame é hoje, e mais velho que a Basílica de São Pedro em Roma. Mas naquele tempo, Atenas estava reduzida a uma cidade provinciana do Império Romano, ainda que com um glorioso passado. O Partenon foi convertido em igreja cristã nos tempos do Império Bizantino, dedicado ao culto da Virgem Maria (Parthena Maria) ou da Mãe de Deus (Theotokos). Na conversão do templo em igreja, foram retiradas as colunas internas e algumas paredes da cela. Foi também criada uma abside no lado leste, o que levou à remoção de algumas esculturas. Esses deuses depostos eram ou reinterpretados de acordo com um tema cristão ou destruídos. Em algum momento do século V, a grande imagem de Atena foi levada para Constantinopla, onde mais tarde foi destruída, provavelmente durante o saque da cidade promovido pela Quarta Cruzada em 1204. Em 1456, Atenas foi tomada pelo Império Otomano e o Partenon foi novamente convertido, desta vez em mesquita. O Partenon sofreu seu maior dano em 1687, quando os venezianos, liderados por Francesco Morosini, atacaram Atenas e os otomanos usaram a edificação como paiol de pólvora. No dia 26 de setembro, um canhão veneziano, disparando da colina de Filopapo, acertou no paiol e o edifício foi parcialmente destruído. A estrutura interna foi demolida, o telhado caiu e algumas colunas, particularmente do lado sul, foram decapitadas. As esculturas sofreram pesados danos. Muitos pedaços do piso se soltaram, e mais tarde tornaram-se souvenirs. Depois disso o edifício foi abandonado. Nos anos finais do século XVIII muitos europeus visitavam Atenas e uma ampla iconografia das pitorescas ruínas foi acumulada, ajudando a fomentar a simpatia pela causa da independência da Grécia na França e na Inglaterra. Em 1801, o embaixador britânico em Constantinopla, Lord Elgin, obteve uma permissão do sultão para fazer desenhos e moldes das antiguidades da Acrópole, demolir construções recentes se necessário para ver as antiguidades, e para remover esculturas de lá. Ele tomou isso como autorização para coletar todas as esculturas que achasse. Empregou trabalhadores locais para retirá-las das paredes do edifício, recolheu algumas do chão e comprou algumas peças pequenas da população. Hoje estas esculturas estão no Museu Britânico, conhecidas como os Mármores de Elgin. Outras esculturas estão no Louvre em Paris ou em Copenhagen. Muitas das que restaram em Atenas estão no Museu da Acrópole, construído sob o solo alguns metros a sudoeste do edifício. Uns poucos ainda resistem no Partenon.

  • 5/5 Felix S. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic

  • 5/5 John R. 3 years ago on Google
    Stunning.

  • 5/5 george r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) take a walk around it. her energy will relax you and make you feel Greek. (Original) καντε μια βολτα γυρω της. η ενεργεια της θα σας χαλαρωσει και θα σας κανει να αισθανθειται Ελληνας.

  • 5/5 堀口智宏 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was impressed when I saw this. It has been enshrined here since BC. I don't think there is such a famous heritage. In 2008, when I went there, a demonstration was held in this area, and after that, the demonstration expanded, and Greece itself was in a state where it was difficult to go ... After that, in 2020, it will not be possible to go very much due to the corona virus. I am looking forward to the day when I can go again. However, it has been undergoing renovation work for decades, and the crane is seated. Is it a little further before we can see it without a crane? (Original) これを見たときは感動しました。 紀元前からこの地に鎮座しています。 これほど有名な遺産もないであろうレベルだと思います。 私が行った2008年にはこの近辺でデモが行われており、その後そのデモも拡大し、ギリシャ自体がなかなか行けない状態に・・・ その後の2020年にはコロナ禍でとても行ける状態ではなくなり・・・。 もう一度行ける日を楽しみにしています。 ただ、かれこれ何十年も改修工事をしており、クレーンが鎮座しております。 クレーンのない状態で見れるのはもう少し先なのかな?

  • 5/5 ΛΕΩΝΙΔΑΣ �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful archeological site !!! (Original) Υπέροχος αρχαιολογικός χώρος!!!

  • 5/5 Angel Mora P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is something impressive, it is something so so precious, you fall in love as soon as you arrive You have to see it at least once in your life (Original) Es algo impresionante , es algo tan tan precioso , te enamoras nada más llegar Hay que verlo al menos una vez en la vida

  • 4/5 Lorenzo R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic experience in Athens, the site of the Pantheon is wonderful!! It’s amazing seeing for real the ancient temples which you saw in books many times!! I suggest you to visit also the museum close the site where many finds are preserved

  • 5/5 Nazım The M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There's a LOL character called Pantheon (Original) Panteon diye LOL karakteri var

  • 5/5 Luis G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) EXCENT IT WAS AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE PASSING PANDEMIA I WILL BE BACK. (Original) EXCENTE FOI UMA EXPERIÊNCIA INCRIVEL PASSANDO A PANDEMIA VOLTAREI.

  • 5/5 28mb 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful - imposing (Original) Θαυμάσιο -επιβλητικο

  • 5/5 Sankalp B. 3 years ago on Google
    While it was very warm and sunny, every pillar and ruined Artefact had something to say distinctly

  • 5/5 Jakub P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place, view of the whole of Athens. Enormous concentration of tourists. (Original) Nádherné miesto, výhľad na celé Atény. Enormná koncentrácia turistov.

  • 3/5 Rajib H. 3 years ago on Google
    Today 28 February, it's closed due to lockdown n all other museums as well, though Google showing open. But you visit adjacent areas, definitely worthy to spend time.

  • 5/5 Irina 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Parthenon is dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, patroness of Athens, who bears her name. Construction began in 448/7 BC. and the inauguration took place in 438 BC. in Megala Panathinaia, while the sculptural decoration was completed in 433/2 BC. It is the most brilliant monument of Doric style. Architects were Iktinos and Kallikratis, while Pheidias supervised the sculptural decoration. The roof panels were red, blue and gold. The marbles were Pantelis. The pillar is made of limestone. There are 8 columns in width and 17 in length. Their placement is unusually dense. On the narrow sides there was a second row of 6 columns that created the illusion of a double temple. The metopes on the east side depict the Battle of the Giants, the Battle of the Amazon, the Battle of the Centaurs, and scenes from the Trojan War. The Temple faces east! In the construction we recognize the Fibonacci sequence, the number π, the golden number Φ of the golden ratio and the Neperi number e which is equal to Φ2. These numbers exist in all nature, in all Creation, and nothing can work without them. Did they know these numbers and the relationships between them? How did they use them so accurately? The number Φ is found in nature, in the proportions of our face, our body, in flowers and plants, in Art, in living organisms, in shells, in the hives of bees and in many other things, even in the structure of the universe and in the orbits of the planets. The Parthenon has no windows. How was the inside of the nave illuminated? They support the view that the light came in through the wide open door, although this is doubtful because it was closed. The opinion that they used torches does not seem to be correct, as no corresponding signs of soot have been found. The prevailing opinion is that there was an opening in the roof, which was called "opaion", from where abundant light entered. Had the roof not been damaged by Morosini's missile in 1669, all these questions would have been answered. The Parthenon sprouts from the earth as if it were born of rock. This is because the columns of the occasion are so "alive" that they give rhythm and movement to the architecture. The way and the distances of the columns create light and shadows, which give the viewer the impression that they are moving, or that they are walking. The roof, although heavy, gives the feeling that it rests lightly on the building. The Parthenon has absolutely no straight lines. There are imperceptible invisible curves, which give the impression that the pillar is straight and completely flat. If we extend upwards with imaginary lines, the columns will join together to form an imaginary pyramid. Counting the mental lines we find that a volume is created, which is about half of the Great Pyramid of Cheops in Giza, Egypt. The seismicity of the Temple is important. For 25 centuries, the Parthenon, since its creation has not fallen, has not suffered any damage, has no cracks. This is due to its pyramidal construction, but also that it does not "step" directly on the soil of the bare rock, but on built cobblestones, which are firmly tied and built on the rock thus forming a level. PARADOXICALLY: 1. When there is sunshine, the shadows that are created around the temple, show specific parts of the planet. 2. If someone stands at the foot of the Acropolis on Epimenidou Street and looks up, he will see a face written on the rock. From a certain point of view, a male head is presented, in which the eyebrows, eyes, nose and mouth stand out. He looks like he is sleeping. 3. The sky rarely has dark clouds. It always has sunshine. For the time being they did not look over the Temple, but towards Acharnes. 4. On the last day of the Panathenaic feast (birthday of the goddess), just before the sun rises, Sirius, the brilliant star of the constellation of Cynos, rose, and literally bathed in light the ivory statue of the Goddess. (Original) Ο Παρθενώνας είναι αφιερωμένος στην παρθένο θεά Αθηνά προστάτιδα της Αθήνας, που φέρει το όνομα της. Η κατασκευή ξεκίνησε το 448/7 π.Χ. και τα εγκαίνια έγιναν το 438 π.Χ. στα Μεγάλα Παναθήναια, ενώ ο γλυπτός διάκοσμος περατώθηκε το 433/2 π.Χ. Είναι το λαμπρότερο μνημείο δωρικού ρυθμού. Αρχιτέκτονες ήταν ο Ικτίνος και ο Καλλικράτης, ενώ ο Φειδίας είχε την εποπτεία του γλυπτού διακόσμου. Τα φατνώματα της οροφής είχαν κόκκινο, μπλε και χρυσό χρώμα. Τα μάρμαρα ήταν Παντελής. Ο στυλοβάτης είναι από ασβεστόλιθο. Υπάρχουν 8 κίονες κατά πλάτος και 17 κατά μήκος. Η τοποθέτησή τους είναι ασυνήθιστα πυκνή. Στις στενές πλευρές υπήρχε και δεύτερη σειρά 6 κιόνων που δημιουργούσε την ψευδαίσθηση δίπτερου ναού. Οι μετόπες της ανατολικής πλευράς απεικονίζουν τη Γιγαντομαχία, την Αμαζονομαχία, την Κενταυρομαχία και σκηνές από τον Τρωικό Πόλεμο. Ο Ναός βλέπει ανατολικά! Στην κατασκευή αναγνωρίζουμε την ακολουθία Φιμπονάτσι, τον αριθμό π, τον χρυσό αριθμό Φ της χρυσής τομής και τον Νεπέριο αριθμό e που είναι ίσος με Φ2. Αυτοί οι αριθμοί, υπάρχουν σε όλη τη φύση, σε όλη τη Δημιουργία, και τίποτα δεν μπορεί να λειτουργήσει χωρίς αυτούς. Γνώριζαν τους αριθμούς αυτούς και τις σχέσεις μεταξύ τους; Πώς τους χρησιμοποίησαν με τόση ακρίβεια; Ο αριθμός Φ βρίσκεται στη φύση, στις αναλογίες του προσώπου μας, του σώματός μας, στα λουλούδια και στα φυτά, στην Τέχνη, στους ζωντανούς οργανισμούς, στα κοχύλια, στις κυψέλες των μελισσών και σε πλήθος άλλα πολλά, ακόμα και στη δομή του σύμπαντος και στις τροχιές των πλανητών. Ο Παρθενώνας δεν έχει παράθυρα. Πώς φωτιζόταν το εσωτερικό του σηκού; Υποστηρίζουν την άποψη, ότι το φως έμπαινε από τη διάπλατα ανοιγμένη μεγάλη πόρτα, αν και αυτό είναι αμφίβολο, διότι ήταν κλειστή. Η άποψη ότι χρησιμοποιούσαν πυρσούς δεν φαίνεται να ευσταθεί, καθώς δεν έχουν βρεθεί ανάλογα σημάδια αιθάλης. Επικρατεί η άποψη, ότι στην στέγη υπήρχε κάποιο άνοιγμα, το οποίο ονομαζόταν «οπαίον», από όπου εισερχόταν άπλετο φως. Αν δεν είχε καταστραφεί η οροφή από το βλήμα του Μοροζίνι το 1669, όλα αυτά τα ερωτηματικά θα είχαν απαντηθεί. Ο Παρθενώνας ξεφυτρώνει μέσα από τη γη σαν να τον γέννησε ο βράχος. Αυτό συμβαίνει, διότι οι κίονες της περιστάσεως είναι τόσο «ζωντανοί», που δίνουν ρυθμό και κίνηση στο αρχιτεκτόνημα. Ο τρόπος και οι αποστάσεις των κιόνων δημιουργούν φωτοσκιάσεις, που δίνουν στο θεατή την εντύπωση ότι κινούνται, ή ότι περπατούν. Η στέγη, αν και βαριά δίνει την αίσθηση ότι ακουμπά ανάλαφρα στο οικοδόμημα. Ο Παρθενώνας, δεν έχει απολύτως καμία ευθεία. Υπάρχουν ανεπαίσθητες αδιόρατες καμπύλες, πού δίνουν την εντύπωση ότι ο στυλοβάτης είναι ευθύς και εντελώς επίπεδος. Αν επεκτείνουμε προς τα πάνω με νοητές γραμμές τους κίονες θα ενωθούν σχηματίζοντας μια νοητή πυραμίδα. Μετρώντας τις νοερές γραμμές βρίσκουμε ότι δημιουργείται ένας όγκος, που είναι περίπου ο μισός της Μεγάλης Πυραμίδας του Χέοπα στην Γκίζα της Αιγύπτου. Σημαντική είναι η αντισεισμικότητα του Ναού. Εδώ και 25 αιώνες, ο Παρθενώνας, από την δημιουργία του δεν έχει πέσει, δεν έχει υποστεί καμία βλάβη, δεν έχει καμία ρωγμή. Αυτό οφείλεται στην πυραμιδοειδή κατασκευή του, αλλά και ότι δεν «πατάει» απ’ ευθείας στο χώμα του γυμνού βράχου, αλλά πάνω σε χτισμένους κυβόλιθους, οι οποίοι είναι γερά δεμένοι και χτισμένοι επάνω στον βράχο διαμορφώνοντας με αυτόν τον τρόπο ένα επίπεδο. ΠΑΡΑΔΟΞΑ: 1. Όταν υπάρχει ηλιοφάνεια οι σκιές που δημιουργούνται γύρω από τον ναό, δείχνουν συγκεκριμένα σημεία του πλανήτη. 2. Αν κάποιος σταθεί στους πρόποδες της Ακρόπολης επί της οδού Επιμενίδου και κοιτάξει προς τα πάνω, θα δει να διαγράφεται στον βράχο ένα πρόσωπο. Από μια ορισμένη οπτική γωνία, παρουσιάζεται ένα ανδρικό κεφάλι, στο οποίο ξεχωρίζουν τα υπερόφρυα τόξα, τα μάτια, η μύτη και το στόμα. Μοιάζει σαν να κοιμάται. 3. Ο ουρανός σπάνια έχει μαύρα σύννεφα. Έχει πάντα ηλιοφάνεια. Για τον καιρό δεν κοίταζαν πάνω από τον Ναό, αλλά προς Αχαρνές. 4. Την τελευταία μέρα της γιορτής των Παναθηναίων (γενέθλια της θεάς), λίγο πριν ανατείλει ο ήλιος, ανέτειλε ο Σείριος, το υπέρλαμπρο άστρο του αστερισμού του Κυνός, και έλουζε κυριολεκτικά με φως το χρυσελεφάντινο άγαλμα της Θεάς.

  • 5/5 Dariodezenero 7. 3 years ago on Google
    🏛🏛🏛

  • 5/5 Dr. Md. M. 3 years ago on Google
    D nice....

  • 5/5 jesu g. 3 years ago on Google
    Directed by the Athenian statesman Pericles, the Parthenon was built by the architects Ictinus and Callicrates under the supervision of the sculptor Phidias. Work began in 447 BCE, and the building itself was completed by 438. The same year a great gold and ivory statue of Athena, made by Phidias for the interior, was dedicated. Work on the exterior decoration of the building continued until 432 BCE. Although the rectangular white marble Parthenon has suffered damage over the centuries, including the loss of most of its sculpture, its basic structure has remained intact. A colonnade of fluted, baseless columns with square capitals stands on a three-stepped base and supports an entablature, or roof structure, consisting of a plain architrave, or band of stone; a frieze of alternating triglyphs (vertically grooved blocks) and metopes (plain blocks with relief sculpture, now partly removed); and, at the east and west ends, a low triangular pediment, also with relief sculpture (now mostly removed). The colonnade, consisting of 8 columns on the east and west and 17 on the north and south, encloses a walled interior rectangular chamber, or cella, originally divided into three aisles by two smaller Doric colonnades closed at the west end just behind the great cult statue. The only light came through the east doorway, except for some that might have filtered through the marble tiles in the roof and ceiling. Behind the cella, but not originally connected with it, is a smaller, square chamber entered from the west. The east and west ends of the interior of the building are each faced by a portico of six columns. Measured by the top step of the base, the building is 101.34 feet (30.89 metres) wide and 228.14 feet (69.54 metres) long.

  • 5/5 Aitor I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are no words to explain one of the most symbolic and best preserved places of the Athenian civilization. (Original) No hay palabras para explicar uno de los lugares más símbolicos y mejor conservados de la civilización ateniense.

  • 5/5 Oliver H. 3 years ago on Google
    Like this place...

  • 5/5 Elçin U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) a place to visit with pleasure (Original) keyifle gezilecek bir yer

  • 5/5 Eduardo S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most impressive and impressive sites on the planet. The arrival at the site is an adventure through different archaeological ruins. The site is located at the top of a hill, so it is suggested to go mentally and prepared for it, mainly for those who have mobility problems. The site is under restoration. On sunny days, the sun beats down quite hard. (Original) Uno de los sitios mas imponentes e impactantes del planeta. La llegada al sitio es una aventura por diferentes ruinas arqueológicas. El sitio se encuentra en lo alto de un monte, por lo que se sugiere ir mentalizado y preparados para ello, principalmente para quienes tienen problemas de movilidad. El sitio se encuentra en restauración. En los días soleados, el sol pega bastante fuerte.

  • 5/5 JUAN CARLOS MENESES - R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) this great is a very good experience (Original) esta buenísimo es una experiencia muy buena

  • 5/5 Dimitris K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautifully lit. Amazing (Original) Υπέροχα φωταγωγημενο. Καταπληκτικό

  • 4/5 Essa B. 3 years ago on Google
    Truly inspiring bit of architecture

  • 5/5 sow a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent, enough to take breathtaking photos (Original) Magnifique, de quoi Faire des photos epoustouflantes

  • 5/5 ZAID M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I taught him that a miracle must be added to the seven worldly wonders (Original) درست عنه أنه معجزة يجب أن يضاف العجائب الدني السبع

  • 5/5 은하우주 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bowl-shaped temple. A Greek temple built later than Egypt and South America. (Original) 그릇 모양의 신전. 이집트와 남미보다 늦게 만든 그리스 신전.

  • 5/5 Κώστας �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Words are useless when you walk under the majestic Parthenon .. (Original) Τα λόγια είναι περιττά όταν περπατάς κάτω από τον μεγαλοπρεπή Παρθενώνα..

  • 5/5 anguis s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Parthenon (Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, Modern Greek: Παρθενώνας) was built in the 5th century BC on the Acropolis of Athens. It was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena in ancient Greece. It is the most important building of the classical Greek era in existence, and it is recognized as the top of the development of Doric column. The decoration of the statue is the culmination of ancient Greek art. In addition, it is also revered as a symbol of ancient Greece and the democratic system of Athens. One of the famous cultural heritage. In the past two centuries, Greece has continued to repair and rebuild the temple. The Parthenon Temple is one of the important historical sites of ancient Greek civilization. It has very important value for the study of ancient Greek history, architecture, sculpture, and religion. In addition, the design of this temple made him selected as the model of the water tank guard of the well-known car brand Rolls Royce. The temple sits west to east, surrounded by 46 Doric columns, 17 on each side in the long side direction and 8 on each side in the short side direction. The various scales of the front façade of the Parthenon Temple have always been used as models of classical architecture. The column proportions are harmonious, the visual correction technology is skillful, and the mountain flower carvings are rich and gorgeous. The whole building is solemn and exquisite. It is called "the highest representation of human culture" and "the crown of world art" by art historians. The construction of this temple began shortly after the end of the Marathon battle (490-88 BC). The design concept was to dedicate the temple to the goddess Athena, and the colossus of Athena Padnen is enshrined inside. The project started on a large limestone foundation that extends and raises the height of the southern peak of the Acropolis. This new building replaced another temple: the Hekatompedon, commonly known as Old Padnen (Hekatompedon, meaning a thousand wall foundations, enshrined Athena Polyas), the new temple may be built on the old Next to the temple (see Old Parthenon Temple for details). In the mid-fifth century BC, the Acropolis became the core of the Delian League, and Athens was the largest cultural center at that time. Pericles began to embark on an ambitious architectural plan covering almost the second half of the fifth century BC In modern times, the most important buildings that can be seen in the Acropolis, such as the Parthenon Temple, the Propylaia, the Temple of Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena-Niki, were all built in that period. Padernen was supervised by Phidias and was responsible for the carving and decoration. The architects Ichtinos and Kallikratis began construction in 447 BC. The temple body was completed in about 432 BC, but the decoration was at least to It was only completed in 431 BC. Some of Padnen’s financial accounts have survived to this day, and it can be seen that the largest single construction cost is transporting stones from Pentelicus Hill, about 16 kilometers away from Athens, to the Acropolis. Part of these funds were drawn from the treasury of the Delian League and sent from Delos to the Acropolis in 454 BC. Although the neighboring Temple of Hephaestus is the most complete example of Doric order in existence, Padnen was recognized as the most outstanding. The British historian John Julius Norwich once described the temple like this: "Appreciate this most perfect Doric temple, even if it is an ancient ruin, its architectural nobility is legendary, especially the curvature of the pillar base, The inwardly tapered walls of the inner sanctuary and the subtly curved entasis of the column have a subtle consistency.” The base of the column is the platform on which the columns are placed, just like other classic Greek temples, it has a subtle upward-sloping curvature. , Facilitate drainage when it rains. These pillars seem to be inclined outwards, but in fact they are slightly inclined inwards, and are curved from the edge of the outer pillar base to the ceiling in uniform height. Entasis refers to the place where the pillars extend upward slightly. Although the visual effects of the Padnen Temple are considered to be subtler than the cigar-shaped pillars of the early temples, these visual effects It is not a deliberate effect. On the contrary, it is often considered to be more lively than the old-style large-scale buildings with straight lines and lack of curves at right angles. In measurement, the size of Padnen’s foundation is 69.5 meters × 30.9 meters (228.0 × 101.4 feet), and the inner sanctuary is 29.8 meters long × 19.2 meters wide (97.8 × 63.0 feet). Vertical columns support the roof as the main structure. From the outside, the diameter of the pillar is 1.9 meters (6.2 feet) and the height is 10.4 meters (34.1 feet). The diameter of the corner pillars is slightly larger. For the beams and columns, there are 46 outside Padnen and 19 inside. The column base is bent upwards at the east and west ends to the center 60 mm (2.36 inches) and the sides 110 mm (4.33 inches). The roof is made of slabs and marble tiles. Some studies on the Acropolis have pointed out that the proportions of the buildings including Padernen are similar to the golden ratio, and the outer wall of the temple contains other exterior accessories that can be circumscribed in a golden rectangle. As for whether he really knew how to design with the golden ratio at that time, there are still many controversies in the academic circle. The Parthenon Temple has octostyle, peripteral, Doric and Ionic architectural features. In 438 or 439 BC, a huge statue of Athena Padnen carved by Phidias in gold and ivory was added to the building. In addition, the stone artifacts of the temple body were originally highly painted. [5] Although the construction process was almost completed at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War in 432 BC, the temple was dedicated to Athena. In addition, the roof of the outer colonnade, the Doric-style metopes on the frieze and the Ionic frieze at the top of the inner temple wall were completed in 438 BC, the Padnen Temple The luxury of the column walls and the central frieze made the academics believe that the function of the temple was a vault, and the room behind the inner temple (opisthodomus) was placed with the Delian League donations led by Athens. The original meaning of the name Parthenon is not easy to understand. Jeffrey M. Hurwit said: The term "Parthenon" (original Parthenon) means "girls" or "girls", and the reason seems to be due to A special room in Padernen. This room is often controversial. Which room is it? Why does this room have this title? One theory states that Padnen refers to a room used to hold the Panathenaic Festival, in which the arrephoroi priestess (four young girls selected to serve Athena each year) waved Peplos women's clothing for Athena (original, translation reference peplos reference). And Christopher Pelling argued that Athena Padnen may have constituted a close but different source of faith like Athena Polyas. [10] According to this theory, the name Padnen means "the temple of the goddess in the room", and according to the ritual of Athena Padnen, this name is also related to this temple. The origin of the title parthénos (Greek: παρθένος) is also not easy to understand. It originally meant "virgin, unmarried woman". It was used especially for Artemis, the hunting and gathering goddess, and Athena, the war and warrior. Goddess of craftsmanship, or other practical reasons. In addition, it was also suggested that the name of the temple is a metaphor for the noble sacrifices of the virgins (parthenoi) to ensure the safety of the city. In any case, the first example uses Padnen as the name of the entire building. This clear record comes from the fourth century BC orator Demosine. According to the architectural account books of the previous century, this building was simply called ho neos (temple). Legend has it that the architects Mnesikles and Kalikratis lost their documents in the Athenian architecture. They once called the building Hekatompedos (Thousands of Walls), and in the fourth century, and later, Hekatompedos or Hekatompedon, of course There is also a Parthenon. The first-century writer Plutarch called this building Hekatompedon Parthenon (The Parthenon of Thousand Walls). In 1975, the Greek government negotiated a plan to repair the Parthenon Temple and other Acropolis buildings. This plan later attracted EU funding and technical assistance. An archaeological committee carefully recorded each of the artifacts that were still on the original site, and the architects used computer models to determine their original location. Some of the earlier reconstructions need to be corrected, and particularly important and fragile statues are moved to the Acropolis Museum. A crane used to move marble blocks is installed; the crane is cleverly designed so that it can be folded under the roof when not in use to avoid affecting the landscape. The wrong reconstruction was cancelled, and careful restoration procedures were carried out. Initially, various plates were fixed with elongated iron "H" nails and then protected with lead to prevent erosion. The nails added during repairs in the 19th century were not protected by lead, so there was a problem of corrosion. Because the corrosive (rust) is expansive, the marble itself has bigger cracks. So now all new processed metals use titanium, because titanium is a strong, light and corrosion resistant material. In addition, there is a complete 1:1 replica in Nashville, the United States, which contains a respected Athena Paderne colossus. (Original) 帕特農神廟(古希臘文:Παρθενών,現代希臘文:Παρθενώνας)興建於公元前5世紀的雅典衛城,是古希臘奉祀雅典娜女神的神廟。它是現存至今最重要的古典希臘時代建築物,公認是多立克柱式發展的頂端;雕像裝飾更是古希臘藝術的頂點,此外也被尊為古希臘與雅典民主制度的象徵,是舉世聞名的文化遺產之一。近兩世紀以來,希臘對該神廟持續進行修復與重建工作。 帕德嫩神廟是古希臘文明的重要史蹟之一,對於研究古希臘的歷史、建築、雕塑、宗教等都具有非常重要的價值。另外,此神廟的造型設計使他被選為知名汽車品牌勞斯萊斯的水箱護罩的範本。 神廟坐西向東,由46根多立克柱環繞,長邊方向每邊17根,短邊方向每邊8根。 帕德嫩神廟的正立面的各種比例尺一直被作為古典建築的典範,柱式比例和諧,視覺校正技術運用純熟,山花雕刻豐富華美。整個建築既莊嚴肅穆又不失精美。被美術史家稱為「人類文化的最高表徵」、「世界美術的王冠」。 本神廟的工程始於馬拉松戰役(公元前490~88年)結束後不久,設計構想是獻給雅典娜女神的神廟,內部供奉有雅典娜·帕德嫩巨像。工程在一座寬大的石灰岩地基開工,這塊地基延伸雅典衛城南部的頂峰,提昇其高度。 這棟新建築取代了另座神廟:俗稱舊帕德嫩的赫卡托巴恩(Hekatompedon,意思是千座牆基,奉祀雅典娜·波麗亞斯),新神廟可能就蓋在舊神廟旁邊(詳見舊帕德嫩神廟)。公元前5世紀中葉,雅典衛城成為提洛同盟的核心,雅典更是當時最大的文化重鎮,伯里克利開始著手一個很有野心的建築計劃,時程幾乎涵蓋公元前5世紀的後半之多,現代在雅典衛城所能看到最重要的建築物如帕德嫩神廟、山門(Propylaia)、厄瑞克忒翁神廟、雅典娜-尼姬的神殿都是興建於那個時期。帕德嫩由菲迪亞斯監造且負責彫刻裝潢,建築師伊克蒂諾斯和卡利克拉提斯從公元前447年開始動工,廟體大約在公元前432年完成,不過裝潢至少到公元前431年才完工。有一些帕德嫩的財政帳簿留存至今,從中可知最大的單一營建成本是將石頭從距雅典約16公里遠的彭特利庫斯山運到衛城。這些資金部份提撥自提洛同盟的金庫,在公元前454年從提洛島送到衛城。 雖然鄰近的赫淮斯托斯神廟是現存最完整的多立克柱式典範,然而當年帕德嫩才是公認為最出色的。英國歷史學家John Julius Norwich曾如此描述神廟:「欣賞這最完美的多立克神廟,就算是古老的遺跡,其建築學上的高尚富有傳奇性,特別是柱基的曲度、逐漸向內成錐形的內殿牆壁,以及圓柱的收分曲線entasis之間微妙的一致性。」柱基是安置柱子的平台,就像其他經典的希臘神廟,它有微妙向上傾斜的曲度,下雨時利於排水。這些柱子看似向外傾斜,實際上卻是微向內傾,而且高度一致的從外層柱座邊緣彎向天花板。「柱上的微凸線」(Entasis)指的是柱子往上延伸微凸出來的地方,雖然帕德嫩神廟如此的視覺效果被認為比早期神廟的雪茄形柱微妙,但這些視覺上的精細公認不是一種刻意效果,反而常被認定比舊式大型建築直線、直角缺乏曲線的手法更活潑化。 測量上,帕德嫩的地基大小為69.5公尺×30.9公尺(228.0×101.4呎),內殿為29.8公尺長×19.2公尺寬(97.8×63.0呎),由其內部兩列的多立克式柱為主結構撐起屋頂。從外量,柱的直徑為1.9公尺(6.2呎)、高度為10.4公尺(34.1呎),角柱的直徑稍微大一些。樑柱部份,帕德嫩外有46根內有19根。柱基在東、西的末端向上彎向中央60毫米(2.36英寸)以及側邊110毫米(4.33英寸)。屋頂是以板瓦大理石磁磚鋪蓋而成。 一些對衛城的研究指出,包含帕德嫩在內的建物,其比例近似黃金比例,神廟的外牆包含其他外觀附屬品可以外接於一個黃金矩形。至於當時是不是就真的已懂用黃金比例進行設計,到目前為止學界還有很多爭議。 帕德嫩神廟有著八柱式(octostyle)、單列柱式(peripteral)、兼有多立克柱式與愛奧尼柱式建築特色。公元前438或439年,建築物裡還增添了菲迪亞斯以黃金與象牙雕成的巨大雅典娜·帕德嫩神像。此外,廟體的石造物原來都經過高度的彩繪。[5]雖然建築過程幾乎一直到公元前432年的伯羅奔尼撒戰爭開始時才完工,神廟才能獻給雅典娜。另外外部柱廊頂,中楣橫條上的多立克式排檔間飾(metopes)和內殿牆最上端的愛奧尼式中楣橫條(frieze)完工於公元前438年,帕德嫩神廟柱間壁與中楣橫條的豪華,讓學界認定神廟的功能是個金庫,在內殿後面的房間(opisthodomus)放置了雅典為首的提洛同盟獻金。 帕德嫩這個名字其原意不易了解,Jeffrey M. Hurwit表示:「帕德嫩」(原文Parthenon)這個術語的意思是「少女的」或是「少女們的」,而且其緣由似乎要歸因於帕德嫩裡一特殊的房間,這個房間常引起爭辯到底是哪一個房間?為什麼這個房間會有這個稱號?一個理論表示說帕德嫩指的是一個過去用來舉辦泛雅典祭(原文:Panathenaic Festival)的房間,在裡面,arrephoroi女祭司(每年被選來侍奉雅典娜的四名年輕女孩)會揮動獻給雅典娜的佩潑洛斯女裝(原文,翻譯參考peplos參考)。 而Christopher Pelling主張雅典娜·帕德嫩也許曾構成了像雅典娜·波麗雅斯關係密切但不同來源的信仰。[10]根據這個理論,帕德嫩這名稱意指"在室女神的神廟",且根據雅典娜·帕德嫩的信仰祭儀,此名也跟這神廟產生了關連。parthénos (希臘語:παρθένος)這個稱號的來源也是不易理解的,原意指「處女,未出嫁的女子」,曾特別用於阿耳忒彌斯這位狩獵與採集女神,與雅典娜這位戰爭與工藝女神,或是其他實際用途的理由。,此外也有人提議到神廟的名稱隱喻處女們(parthenoi)崇高的犧牲保證了城市的安全。 無論如何,第一個例子中把帕德嫩當作整座建築物的名稱,這明確的紀錄是來自於公元前四世紀的演說家狄摩西尼。根據再前一個世紀的建築帳簿資料,這建築只被簡單的被稱為ho neos(神廟)。傳說建築師Mnesikles和卡利克拉提斯在他們於雅典人建築中遺失的文書,曾稱呼這建築為Hekatompedos(千牆基),而在前四世紀,以及稍晚有稱Hekatompedos或是Hekatompedon,當然也有稱帕德嫩的,西元1世紀的作家普魯塔克 把這建築稱做Hekatompedon Parthenon(千牆基的帕德嫩) 。 1975年,希臘政府協商好修復帕德嫩神廟以及其他衛城建築的計畫,此計劃稍後就吸引了歐盟的資金與技術協助。一個考古學委員會仔細地紀錄了每個仍在原址的工藝品,建築師們透過電腦模型的協助,來確定它們的原來所在的位置。有些興建較早的重建物需要修正,特別重要且易碎的雕像則移送到雅典衛城博物館。又安裝了用作搬動大理石塊的起重機;起重機通過巧妙設計,不使用時,可以在屋頂之下摺疊收起,以免影響景觀。錯誤的重建物被取消,仔細的復原動程序開始得以進行,最初,各種各樣的板塊以瘦長的鐵製「H」型釘固定,然後再以鉛保護,以防侵蝕。在19世紀維修時增加的釘由於沒用鉛加以保護,於是出現了侵蝕的問題,由於腐蝕物(鐵鏽)具膨脹性,令大理石本身的裂縫更大。所以現在所有新的加工金屬使用了鈦,因為鈦是種強硬、輕便和抗腐蝕的材料。 另外,在美國的納許維爾有一座完整1:1的複製品,裡面有著一尊重製的雅典娜·帕德嫩巨像。

  • 5/5 Elena S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most valuable ancient of our Athens .... (Original) Το πολυτιμότερο αρχαίο της Αθήνας μας....

  • 5/5 manousos p. 3 years ago on Google
    No people but something hudge was there

  • 5/5 Pras M. 2 years ago on Google
    What a sight. Book your tickets in advance from the official site, head down for 8 and you'll beat the crowd and give yourself some time to walk up to view and take in this incredible historic wonder. Currently there's some scaffolding and crane working on restoring the Parthenon but still worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Luke 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing, a really challenging walk for older people or people with push chairs but well worth the view one of the most amazing places I have every been. You can not go in and I wouldn't recommend going in peak heat.

  • 4/5 Ali V. 2 years ago on Google
    Love seeing such an important piece of world history, but was disappointed at the lack of information available. Would recommend hiring a guide if you are interested in learning about things beyond a few signposts!

  • 5/5 Joao Daniel Ribeiro Echevarria C. 2 years ago on Google
    Site is constantly being renovated (every culture since the original construction who took control of the zone tried to do so - that gives you a hint on how remarkable the monument is- ) the past collides with the present in a quite respectful and non extra-polluting way which makes it just slightly less enjoyable than if it was left alone (and it's important for the sustainability of the masterpiece) A pure history slap in the face!

  • 5/5 Sam Van N. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most famous buildings in the world... Must visit is your in Athens

  • 5/5 Toxteth O' G. 2 years ago on Google
    The Ancient Greeks were waaaaaay ahead of their time & this one construction project proves it. Iconic! There is a disabled lift access on the north side if you require it. Once you are up there, the top is a relatively flat plateau, albeit on uneven terrain.

  • 5/5 Julien R. 2 years ago on Google
    Impressive visit. A must see if you come in Athens. More enjoyable to see the site after a visit of the Acropolis museum to better understand the history of Athens and the temple.

  • 3/5 Claudio C. 2 years ago on Google
    It is the main attraction of Athens, and for sure a piece of history. Unfortunately the current maintenance works have as consequence the presence of machines and protection structure for a good part of the monument (in the inner part), so the effect is a bit odd. Long queues at the entrance: better to make the tickets online.

  • 5/5 Alison F. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved it. It was top of my list of places to visit in Athens and it did not disappoint. Yes it's a bit if a hike up to it, yes it has scaffolding,but still spectacular

  • 5/5 Victor M. 2 years ago on Google
    It is an amazing site. It is worth visiting. I recommend an early visit before the rush of the crowds. 8am is a perfect time to beat the crowds and heat.

  • 5/5 Dariusz W. 2 years ago on Google
    Must see in Athens! Safe, beautiful and very ancient place with perfect panoramic view.

  • 5/5 itsick a. 2 years ago on Google
    As good as it looks in photos or from a distance, it is much more up close... it looks so great and powerfull...

  • 5/5 Laurie 2 years ago on Google
    Our tour guide told us the builders made all the pillars leaning slightly toward the center, so if they continued upwards the door sides would have converged to form a huge pyramid. The reason is that the pyramid represents perfection. The Greeks only built the bottom level because man can never gain perfection. It was beautiful to haze on this masterpiece!

  • 5/5 Steven 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing to see it in person. Amazing views of Athens. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. A local guide is great to have to learn even more about the history.

  • 5/5 Puneet Z. 2 years ago on Google
    The hike up to the hill, the glory of the structure, the view from the top. All summed up to these 5 stars. Definitely worth a visit. Don't miss the view point near Parthenon. It's totally worth the climb up this hill.

  • 5/5 Beverly (. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a must see. The Parthenon is undergoing a cleaning and the statues are being removed and replaced with replicas. The originals will go to the museum. I visited on a Monday and it was very crowded. I enjoyed walking around grounds. Informational signs are in English as well as Greek. There are several structures on the acropolis including a building dedicated to the goddess Athena.

  • 4/5 Elvis 2 years ago on Google
    Despite that the building is really impressive. I should say that there is a crane inside of it that I was already told that it been there since years ago...

  • 5/5 Geoffrey H. 2 years ago on Google
    Building was a bit rundown. Looks like it's been sitting there for over 2,000 years. Doesn't even stop the rain from getting in. Joking. Obviously an incredible experience to be able to walk the grounds of this ancient site. Must-do if visiting Athens.

  • 4/5 Jana K. 2 years ago on Google
    The place itself is not that interesting like its whole story that is hidden behind the ruins. I went to Acropolis museum before I went to this place, and I saw a video about the history and meaning of Parthenon. Now everything makes a bit more sense - why the building was created in the first place, why was it built the way that it was built, what do those ornaments mean. I recommend to study something, read an article, or go to that mentioned museum to prepare a bit. Then all you have left is to see a piece of history with your own eyes and take some pictures.

  • 5/5 Reza A. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s simply a fantastic place with rich historical background. A MUST visit the site!

  • 5/5 Sa G. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful location, gorgeous views of the city!

  • 5/5 Mike 2 years ago on Google
    The best place in the world

  • 5/5 David W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great morning. Went early to avoid the crowds. In awe of the abilities of the architects and builders of these huge constructions.

  • 5/5 sioniko 2 years ago on Google
    Just amazing! Let your imagination wondering, read the signs and take your time traveling in one of the most amazing monument's built to date, just 2500 years ago.

  • 5/5 Mateu Rabell V. 2 years ago on Google
    Must see in Athens. I Recomended to go early or late so you can enjoy it. Getting a guide to have some historic context also expands the experience of the piece of history. But the views from the place speak alone.

  • 5/5 David B. 2 years ago on Google
    Strongly suggest visiting in the off season. We visited in January 2022 and nearly had the place to ourselves. Weather was cool but sunny and windy. Great day for pictures.

  • 5/5 Tomás F. 2 years ago on Google
    Majestic monument that defines the history and landscape of Athens. Like with Acropolis itself, you will learn more if you visit it with a tour guide.

  • 5/5 C W. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing. Thank goodness it has an elevator and handicap bathroom also. Definitely worth seeing and the view from the Parthenon is beautiful.

  • 5/5 amsterdam_budtender 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing. Really no other words. With some imagination I could really see how people lived back then. As hectic Athens is, this really calms you down.

  • 5/5 Kartofil 1 year ago on Google
    Much more impressive than expected, visiting the Parthenon was a childhood dream of mine, we got tickets without a tour, the ruins are well maintained and there is sign of constant restorations, definitely a must when visiting Athens.

  • 5/5 Izabela P. 1 year ago on Google
    Glad we went in May, not too hot, not too many people. Some parts were in the middle of the renovation but it was still majestic. So beautiful and the view at the city is one of the kind!

  • 4/5 Paul Van W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience to see it in real life. There are some unparalleled views of Athens from the top. Paying €10 to get up close was probably worth it but the views from outside were also spectacular. During mid July it was really hot on top and heaving with people - take a hat and sun cream 😀

  • 5/5 Martin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Awe inspiring place. Get up there early before the crowds before 10am. You can see all of Athens spread out below. Truly a world class site.

  • 5/5 Kaloyan D. 11 months ago on Google
    One of the world's best attractions. Little though still considerable crowds at the end of April, and the weather was perfect. Wear sunglasses if you have sensitive eyes.

  • 5/5 zim7563 10 months ago on Google
    Wow...just...wow! Was speechless most of the time. The structures were amazing and mind blowing! I HIGHLY recommend getting a tour guide who can explain the history of the place and structures to appreciate them more!

  • 5/5 Taniyyus S. 9 months ago on Google
    It is magnificent and grand. But it is out in the sun. If you are going in summer, be careful of the heat and people - tins of them. Now, don't let this discourage you, you should go either in the morning or afternoon but if you want to learn absolutely everything there is to learn about this place then you should visit the museum. It is the perfect place to learn all about Parthenon. The view of Athens from the top of Acropolis is beautiful.

  • 4/5 Eli F. 9 months ago on Google
    Incredible standing amongst such history and amazing architecture. The views of the city are great. Very hot as there are literally 2 trees once you have gone to the top. Best times to go are early morning or late afternoon as the temps are cooler and the structures themselves provide shade.

  • 5/5 Francesca L. 10 months ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful architectures in the world and the biggest of its kind. The view from up there is just one of the most impressive in the entire city. This visit was a full immersion in the times of ancient Greece. I highly recommend it in summer or with warm weather because it's quite windy.

  • 5/5 Chris R. 9 months ago on Google
    This is history! The experience is amazing. A truly rewarding experience. Put this one on your bucket list! Keep in mind it is very hot in the summer. Highly recommend this site!

  • 5/5 Colleen L. 9 months ago on Google
    The venue was very special. If you’ve never been to the TN Parthenon this would awe you! The Taylor Swift musical choices had us all whispering the words and taping our feet. The sets were engaging due to song choices, and an MC that kept things moving. I was there with my HS aged granddaughters, however, there were people of every age in attendance. A wonderful summer memory was made. 👍

  • 5/5 Rich D. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing that this is still here after all this time. Walking through the ruins and seeing all of the architectural details combined with an awesome view of the city. We truly enjoyed this timeless treasure.

  • 5/5 Rheta M. 9 months ago on Google
    This is a bucket list item. You must see this place, but I would suggest seeing it in the fall or spring, not in the summer where the temperature can reach 110 degrees!

  • 5/5 Paul D. 8 months ago on Google
    The quintessential image of Greece and ancient Greek culture. Built as a temple to Athena up high on a hill (acropolis). Arrive early to beat the rush, queues and heat! There is some construction work going on at the moment, but don't let that ruin your visit. Buy tickets online ahead of arrival!

  • 5/5 Nick S. 8 months ago on Google
    Must see when in Athens, we did a tour and found it enjoyable pointing out things we wouldn't have found our selves. Spectacular panoramic views of athens all around. Crazy to think this has been around for ~2500 years

  • 5/5 Jerry S. 8 months ago on Google
    It is a nice little walk but I enjoyed it and the heat didn't bother me because I expected it and also because I have been in the hottest parts of the US before my arrival. I actually took my time getting up there and arrived just before the lunch hour. Many people were leaving and I think it was less crowded. I think that being a Friday at lunch time was a good choice.

  • 5/5 ISole 8 months ago on Google
    This is a very beautiful place. It gives such an incredible opportunity to touch history and imagine ancient Greeks walking same paths and observing the lands from the hill. It is better to come early in the morning to avoid crowds. Also, it is more reasonable to get a pass to visit 5 sites and avoid queues for buying ticket (this pass can be bought at any other historic site) instead of paying just for one entry. Big bags are not allowed si better to leave them in the locker (would help avoid making queues for entry twice)

  • 5/5 Cassandra S. 7 months ago on Google
    This was a fantastic experience, they don't allow you to bring in soft drinks due to how much the soft drinks can damage the marble if split. There are plenty of vending machines that sell water all around the Parthenon. Definitely wear a sun hat and load up on sun cream as it can be a bit brutal with the sun reflecting off of all the white marble. It is definitely worth the time and energy spent walking around in history.

  • 3/5 Anna V. 8 months ago on Google
    Very beautiful and our historical heritage. A few points for tourists: find a guide on the spot, it is worth it, they are everywhere. The ticket lines are enormous especially in the summer. You will get a good 1 hour tour with lots of historical details! The place could use a little more organization; for example, the water vending machines are not working… Take water, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, especially if you’re visiting in the summer. Other drinks like sodas (especially those containing sugar and sweeteners) are not allowed up there due to the possibility of spillage. Touching the ancient marble is strictly forbidden. Good, anti-slip shoes are a MUST, all the paths are very slippery from a lot of traffic on foot over the years and there are no anti-slip mats. Parthenon is wheelchair accessible with an elevator.

  • 5/5 K. K. 8 months ago on Google
    Parthenon as one of famous places in Greece and the world is worth seeing. It is still under renovation, and there is no access to the inner part of buildings. From the hill there is a great view on the entire city. During summer time consider taking a lot of water and hat with you as you will be exposed to the sun (there is almost no shadow on the top)

  • 5/5 Harry E. 7 months ago on Google
    Stunning to see in person, incredible to be there. You can feel the history and will end up spending a lot more time than you'd expect. Views of Athens are a bonus

  • 4/5 Shervin M. 7 months ago on Google
    Long queue to enter - very unorganised and a little signage and postal support could make the experience smoother. Very beautiful place and a must-see when you visit Athens

  • 4/5 Ellie P. 7 months ago on Google
    I'm happy to hear that there is going to be a reduction of tourists allowed to enter the Acropolis to see the Parthenon at one time. It was an incredible sight to behold but was tainted by the sheet quantity of mass crowds trying to traverse the terrain.

  • 5/5 Fiona R. 7 months ago on Google
    It's just an amazing experience, however, very crowded, and you need to have a guide toget the best of it. Some difficult walking conditions for older people. The steep climb is worth it for the views alone.

  • 5/5 Sachin B. 7 months ago on Google
    Historical ruins of Athens where once stood a temple and theater for the 12 gods . It takes at least 2 hours to visit and explore the acropolis . I would recommend buying tickets in advance or the wait times are really high . The skip the line tickets or any guided tour would help to view the acropolis faster , be prepared to climb a lot of elevation and better to take water bottles with you to explore this lovely place .

  • 5/5 Ally H. 7 months ago on Google
    Incredible monument that sits a top the city of Athens. Our guide was named Sofie and she was so wonderful! The entrance and exit is the same opening into the monument and so it took so long to get in and out because you have to “walk into people” to exit and enter. Other than that it was so so cool to see the exhibit and learn of the restoration project.

  • 5/5 T Vijaypal R. 5 months ago on Google
    Pantheon in Rome is an awesome place. It’s one of the few monuments which was constructed many centuries ago but with stood the earth quakes. The highlight is its dome which is unique in the world and it’s amazing to see the architecture of those times.

  • 5/5 Angelo Di F. 5 months ago on Google
    Just an incredible place that is a must see as it gives you a true sense of the size and scale of the site. Well worth the visit but it can be very hot and crowded during peak season. My visit was in Late October so it was fantastic.

  • 5/5 Heather T. 5 months ago on Google
    Such a neat place to visit. Beautiful structure. The Athena statue was breathtaking. Not a bad price to get in, but I feel like it's a "One and done" type of deal. There's not much to bring you back in.

  • 3/5 Jeannette F. 5 months ago on Google
    The view is great and so are the buildings but waited over two hours to get to the top. They let groups in at the scheduled hour and it seems they oversell these times. We waited in the heat and there was no one outside of the queue keeping things organized or providing information. It just seemed chaotic. Again it is beautiful but try to go first thing in the morning to avoid these long lines and delays.

  • 5/5 Suhayb A. 5 months ago on Google
    Make a pre booked reserved time 🕰️ slot to enter. Otherwise, you will get stuck waiting around for 1-2 hours. The walk to the top is great. Amazing heritage and environment, lovely view to the whole city 🏙️ of Athens. Take audible guide if you don’t have any previous knowledge about their history. Make plans for that.

  • 4/5 Bill D. 5 months ago on Google
    The Parthenon is an awesome sight! We did not brave the lines going up to the structure itself but the views from the surrounding area are beautiful as well. Standing on line to enter would have taken up our entire day so we saw other sites in the area instead. We are glad we did because many of the other sites offered beautiful views of the Parthenon that we otherwise would have missed.

  • 5/5 J.P. M. 5 months ago on Google
    First time in Athens and this is the first place I wanted to go and take pictures with. Definitely that feeling of seeing some real life historical places. I had a night over so it was definitely worth it. They are making some renovations to preserve the place but highly recommend for those who have ample time to visit.

  • 5/5 Nicholas 6 months ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful buildings in world history. A must see when in Athens. Beautiful views of the city and stunning architecture. Short walk down to the markets and Roman agora. Great food and shopping nearby with rooftop bars. Love it.

  • 5/5 Patrick W. 6 months ago on Google
    What can I say that hasn't been said? Amazing historical ruins! But be careful if you have mobility issues - there are lots of steep and uneven steps and walking surfaces.

  • 5/5 Anna T. 5 months ago on Google
    If you see it for the first time it will leave the impression on you how great the builders were and how big they were living the life . I still wonder why they would build such an amazing complex on the top of the mountain ? Were citizens of ancient Athens walking up all these steps just to pay tribute to their gods ? How often did they hike like that per day ? Is the fact that the temple was built on the top of the hill the reason why it survived to present day ? It is an amazing site and worth a visit .

  • 4/5 Dan P. 5 months ago on Google
    Impressive when you think it was built more than 400 before Christ. More than this, seems painfully to be rebuilt nowadays... The free tap water behind the temple and perfectely clean toilets (thank you, dear ladies!) are a plus after climbing the hill under the sun....

  • 5/5 chris p. 3 months ago on Google New
    The beacon of modern society or better yet what it should be, a society that takes care of it's people and is elected by its people "In order to be a citizen and ensure the prosperity of our nation everyone must vote and be a part of the community " ARISTOTLE ...

  • 5/5 dariusz w. 3 months ago on Google New
    Oh I loved it and it is worth spending 10 euros to get there and see the ancient greek building the most famous one. A bit of walking up the hill but is worth it.

  • 3/5 Rob M. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Beautiful archeological site. Graffiti isn’t as bad as with the rest of Athens and no smell of urine. Humans have left their mark however. That said, the acropolis is beautiful. Let’s face it, you have to go. There are throngs of people of course, so if you want cool pictures, go super early or be tall like me and you can cut out most of them.


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