Parthenon in Athens Ancient Greece

Parthenon

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The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are …

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Oct 31, 2024
What can you say about the Parthenon that hasn't already been said a million times over. It's the focal point of Athens and the Acropolis is the site of thousands of years of history. Visiting it is … Full review by Python574
Oct 31, 2024
The most incredible historic structure in Athens is astounding up close. Great photos can be taken around the Parthenon. Full review by Erion C
Oct 14, 2024
You can't visit Athens without going to the Acropolis and Parthenon. The walk to the top was fairly easy. We went early in the morning and missed some of the crowds and the heat. We also visited t… Full review by dawn321321
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This magnificent temple was built in the 5th century BC entirely out of Pentelic marble. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, it is the do…
sygic.com
Dedicated to Goddess Athena, the Parthenon is arguably one of the most recognized monuments of Greece. Located within the sit…
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The Parthenon is a former temple, on the Athenian Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens consider…
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Perched atop the Acropolis, overlooking the city of Athens, the ancient temple of Parthenon is one of the most iconic and well-preserved exa…
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Facts

Architectural style:Classical
Located:Athens, Greece
Construction completed:432 BC; 2456 years ago
Height:13.72 m (45.0 ft)
Construction started:447 BC
Surface area:73 by 34 m (240 by 112 ft)
Architect:Iktinos, Callicrates
Type:Temple

Questions & answers

Q:
Su quale sito si comprano i biglietti online? C’è un biglietto partenone + museo acropoli? Grazie
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Abbiamo usato getyourguide app.
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What are the quietest days of the week to visit the Parthenon and acropolis please?
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Hot afternoons are always quiet, but as a tourist I don’t have an answer to this, except always first check to see if there’s a function going on first, because it closes for it.
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Answer by WingsFL350 · Oct 12, 2023
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Are dog allowed at the open space of Parthenon?
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I don't think so.
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