The Acropolis and its museum

The Acropolis of Athens and its museum

The Acropolis is the symbol of Athens and the cradle of ancient civilisation, crowned by the Parthenon. The Athens audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this exceptional site, inscribed on the World Heritage list, and the Acropolis Museum that presents its treasures.

The cradle of ancient Greece

The Acropolis of Athens, a sacred citadel standing on its rock, gathers the masterpieces of classical Greece: the Parthenon, dedicated to Athena, the Erechtheion and its Caryatids, the Propylaea and the temple of Athena Nike. Inscribed on the World Heritage list, this emblematic site dominates the city. At its foot, the Acropolis Museum presents the sculptures, friezes and vestiges from the site, in a modern museography.

What to see

You admire the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and its Caryatids, the Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike and an exceptional panorama over Athens. At the foot of the rock, the Acropolis Museum presents its sculptures and friezes. It is the unmissable stop of Athens, the summit of ancient Greek art.

Practical information

The Acropolis lies in the heart of Athens, reachable on foot by a climb; the Acropolis Museum is at its foot, in the Makriyanni district. The visit of the site and the museum has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season; the crowds can be large. It is best to enquire, bring water and plan your visit.

What to see on the Acropolis of Athens?

The Parthenon, the Erechtheion and its Caryatids, the Propylaea and the temple of Athena Nike; at the foot of the rock, the Acropolis Museum presents its treasures.

Where is the Acropolis?

In the heart of Athens, on its rock that dominates the city; the museum is at its foot, in the Makriyanni district.