When you see it at distace it is as impressive as you see on pictures - ecspecially seen from Filopappos Hill. But at close range many of the buildings are diffecult to see because of the scaffold hides the entire building. Inside Erechtheum there is a kind of iron box so that you cannot see through it. A lot of... more

My husband and I (both architects) visited the Acropolis duirng our recent trip to Athens. We acknowledge that we probably have a skewed perspective, but we did find the Acropolis and the Parthenon (it's crowning jewel) to be amazing, and absolutely what we expected from our studies of the ancients. The approach to the site, craftsmanship and sacredness of the... more

there is no better way to understand the greek culture but to sit and mix within the passion of conversation over several coffees or ouzo.Surrounded by the pillars of the acropolis and the ruins of an ancient world you gaze into a past that dictates the present. it is truly a special place with a history to remind us all... more

The Acropolis is a must see if you are in Athens! Be sure to buy a bottle of water before you begin your march up the hill if it is a very hot day. Once you get to the entrance site you may have to throw it out, we didn't have to, but some have said they had to. It... more

We were on a cruise and had just toured Ephesus. This was nothing in comparison. We were on a cruise tour and there were absolutely tons of people. There was a steady stream of people climbing the hill. There were thousands of people at the attraction. Too busy for my taste. And it was hot. In retrospect we would have... more

This is the main attraction in Athens. You can see it from a distance. The climb wasn't that bad. We started from the Ancient Agora and walked our way up. The view is beautiful! Try to get there in the early morning, since the sun is very hot during the day. There's not a lot of shades on the way... more

If you see one place in Athens, this should be it. When we got off the metro at Monasterion (Monasteraki) stop, we were turning around trying to get our bearings, when I chanced to look up in the sky. And there it was: the Acropolis. Gee whiz, that thing is high! You can’t miss it. Since we passed by the... more

I and 3 friends, all in our 60s, visited the Acropolis as part of a Globus t our in early April. Our excellent guide stopped several times on the way up to give information and allow folks to catch their breath. A few members of the group were still unable to make the climb, though 3 80-year-olds in good shape... more

The best landmark in Athens, must see. Fairly difficult to find the pathway if you are not familiar with it. We made the mistake of buying a drink to take up, but they will not let you through with it. Its not too bad of a walk despite it being on a huge hill, but when you get to the... more