{"id":104960,"date":"2022-09-12T12:41:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T12:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/?p=104960"},"modified":"2025-03-29T23:45:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T19:45:05","slug":"parthenon-athens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/parthenon-athens\/","title":{"rendered":"Visitor’s guide to Parthenon Athens, know before you go"},"content":{"rendered":"

Athens<\/a>, a city steeped in history and culture, stands as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with its origins tracing back over 3,400 years. Known as the cradle of Western civilization and as the capital of Greece, it continues to captivate the imagination of the world.<\/p>\n

At the heart of Athens lies the Acropolis, a site revered as a symbol of ancient Greek glory. Among its architectural marvels, the Parthenon stands out as a crowning achievement. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena, is not only an enduring icon of ancient Greek civilization but also a masterpiece of classical architecture. Each year, the Acropolis and the Parthenon attract throngs of visitors, drawn to their timeless beauty and historical significance. <\/p>\n

Parthenon Athens – In a Nutshell<\/h2>\n

Parthenon Athens Timings<\/h4>\n

8am-8pm from 1st April-31st October 8am-5pm from 1st November-31st March <\/p>\n

Know before you go<\/h4>\n

Best time to visit: <\/b> October and NovemberStarting Prices for <\/b> Parthenon Athens Tickets<\/a> at \u20ac22.Suggested duration: <\/b>3 hoursLocation:<\/b> Athens <\/p>\n

Address<\/h4>\n

Athens 105 58, Greece Get there <\/a><\/p>\n

The Parthenon in Athens<\/h2>\n

\"Parthenon<\/p>\n

The city of Parthenon is an open-air museum<\/b> and the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of the Parthenon is the Parthenon Temple. The Parthenon Temple dominates the hills of the Acropolis. Built in the mid-fifth century, the Temple is dedicated to the Greek Goddess Athena Parthenos or \u2018Athena the Virgin’<\/b>. <\/p>\n

Originally built as a grand rectangular white marble temple, the Parthenon has been the victim of many vicious battles<\/b>. These battles wreaked havoc on the Parthenon and caused irreparable damage to most of the sculptures of the Parthenon. But, despite this, the basic structure of the Parthenon has remained intact. The Parthenon in Athens is a simple and austere column constructed in the Doric order<\/b> – the simplest of the three classical Greek architectural orders. <\/p>\n

The Parthenon is one of the most well-known landmarks of Athens and it can be seen from all the corners of the city of Athens. The Parthenon in Athens is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece. Since its inception, the Parthenon of Athens has been used as a Christian Church and even as an Islamic mosque. <\/p>\n

Parthenon V\/s Acropolis<\/h2>\n

\"Parthenon<\/p>\n

The Acropolis<\/b> is the most important symbol of Western civilization. It is the greatest sanctuary of Athens<\/b> and was constructed in honor of the Greek Goddess Athena-daughter of Zeus<\/b>. Athena is believed to be the Protector of Athens and the Greek Goddess of courage, wisdom, inspiration, law, justice, strategic warfare, and mathematics. Simply put, both the Acropolis and the Parthenon are glorious odes to Athena. <\/p>\n

The Acropolis<\/a> is one of the greatest achievements of European culture and the most important monument in Greece. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/b> in 1987, the Acropolis is home to many historical monuments. All the monuments on the Acropolis have inspired the current ideas about democracy and human rights. <\/p>\n

The Parthenon Temple<\/b>, dedicated to Athena, is found in Acropolis. The rectangular white marble structure of the Parthenon Temple dominates the hills of the Acropolis in Athens. The Parthenon of Athens can also be seen from all the corners of Athens. Believed to be the most important surviving building from the Classical Greek era, the Parthenon Temple has functioned as a Christian Church<\/b> and even as an Islamic Mosque<\/b>. Currently, the Parthenon is undergoing some major renovation work. <\/p>\n

\"ParthenonExploring the Acropolis <\/p>\n

Acropolis Entrances – EXPLAINED<\/h2>\n

Thinking of how to get into the Acropolis amongst the crowd? We have demystified the Acropolis Entrances for you, for a smooth trip to the Parthenon and more attractions inside! <\/a><\/p>\n

Which Parthenon tickets should you choose? <\/h2>\n

To visit the Parthenon in Athens, you can choose many types of tickets – one that gives guided tour, with early access to the Acropolis<\/a> or the Athens pass ticket<\/a> that gives you access to the Acropolis along with six other attractions. Purchase your preferred ticket online with Headout, since we can help you save you time on the day of your visit. The tickets will allow you to skip-the-line<\/a> and get priority entry into the Acropolis and other attractions. <\/p>\n

Why should you visit the Parthenon?<\/h2>\n

\"Parthenon<\/p>\n

The Parthenon Athens is considered to be the greatest surviving monument of Classical Greece. Dedicated to Athena Parthenos or \u2018Athena the Virgin,\u2019 the Parthenon Temple in Athens is a sight to behold as its rectangular white marble glistens and looms over the hills of Acropolis, Athens. <\/p>\n

Built in the mid-fifth century, the Parthenon in Athens has played different roles throughout the years. It has functioned as a treasury, a Christian Church, and even an Islamic Mosque. The Parthenon in Athens is a rectangular white marble structure that stands as a simple and austere column covered with a capital, which is characteristic of the Doric order – the simplest of the three Classical Greek architectural orders. Though most of the structure of the Parthenon in Athens was damaged, including most of its sculptures, the basic structure of the Temple remains intact. However, the Parthenon Temple is currently undergoing some major renovation works, so most of the Parthenon in Athens is covered with scaffoldings. <\/p>\n

Plan your visit<\/h2>\n

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Best time to visit the Parthenon<\/h3>\n
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  • The least crowded time to visit the Parthenon of Athens is during the opening time i.e., 8 am or at the end of the day, one or two hours before the closing time.<\/li>\n
  • Avoid visiting the Parthenon of Athens between 10am and the early afternoon. <\/li>\n
  • Around 10am, cruise ship crowds visit the Parthenon Athens making it very crowded. Try not to visit the Parthenon during the summers, especially at midday since it is swelteringly hot and extremely crowded. <\/li>\n
  • It is not a good idea to visit the Parthenon in Athens during the rainy season as well, since the area becomes extremely slippery and dangerous to walk on during this season. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Parthenon Timings<\/h3>\n
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    • During the summers or from 1st April to 31st October, the Parthenon in Athens is open from 8 am – 8 pm. During the winter or from 1st November to 31st March, the Parthenon of Athens is open from 8 am – 5 pm. <\/li>\n
    • The Parthenon of Athen is closed on 1st January, 25th March, 1st May, Easter Sunday, 25th December, and 26th December. <\/li>\n
    • Visitors can enter the Parthenon in Athens free of cost on the first Sunday of every month. <\/li>\n
    • Free admission is also allowed on 6th March, 18th April, 18th May, the last weekend of September, and 28th October. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Practical Information<\/h3>\n

      Getting There Dress Code & Regulations Services & Security \"Parthenon By Metro \"Parthenon <\/p>\n

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      • If you are traveling by Metro, the closest station to the Parthenon of Athens is Acropoli, which is a 2-minutes walk away from the southeast entrance to the Parthenon Athens. <\/li>\n
      • If you are coming from the Airport, hop onto the blue line, get off at Syntagma station and transfer to the red line in the Elliniko direction, and exit at Acropoli. <\/li>\n
      • You can also take the blue line #M3 to Monastiraki, which is a 12-minutes walk away from the Parthenon in Athens. <\/li>\n
      • The green line to Thissio, which is a 14 minutes walk away from the Parthenon Athens, is another option that you can choose. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        By Bus \"Parthenon <\/p>\n

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        • If you are traveling by bus, the closest bus station to the Parthenon in Athens is Akropol\u0113 which is an eight-minute walk away from the Acropolis of Athens. <\/li>\n
        • The Makriyianni bus stop is a ten-minute walk away from the Acropolis of Athens. Bus routes 24, 40, 126, 134, A2, A3, A4, and 57 all ply on this route. <\/li>\n
        • You can also take bus 035 to the Monastiraki stop which is a 10-minutes walk away from the Parthenon in Athens. <\/li>\n
        • If you are coming from the airport, take bus X95 to the Syntagma station which is 1.5 kilometers away from the Acropolis. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          By Cab\/Car & Parking \"Parthenon <\/p>\n

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          • You can either rent a car or take a cab to the Acropolis in Athens. It takes 30 minutes from the airport to reach Acropolis. <\/li>\n
          • You can park your car, free of charge, on the street in the Koukaki area. <\/li>\n
          • Paid parking is available at three places-Metropark Athens, Parking Kostas, and Parking Siggrou 32. <\/li>\n
          • The Metropark Athens is within walking distance of the Parthenon in Athens and is open on all days of the week. <\/li>\n
          • The Parking Kostas is situated at Aggelou Vlachou 8 which is a 10-minutes walk from the Acropolis. <\/li>\n
          • The Parking Siggrou 32 is an outdoor parking space that is open till 10pm every day. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \"Parthenon Clothing & Footwear \"Parthenon <\/p>\n

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            • There is no specific dress code for visitors visiting the Parthenon in Athens. However, we recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and comfortable footwear when visiting the Parthenon. <\/li>\n
            • Avoid wearing high heels as the stones and pathways of the Parthenon and Acropolis are uneven and slippery, especially during the rainy season. <\/li>\n
            • Furthermore, there are signs around the area that clearly mention that high heels are prohibited. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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