During the cruise, we visited the Acropolis of Athens, one of the richest open-air museums located in the center of the Greek capital, Athens. Temples that are more than 2000 years old have been preserved in this fortress, they were built in the 5th century BC. It was very interesting to see this magnificent structure.
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Александр
Level 11 Local Expert
January 3
The place is a must-visit! Greek culture has had a huge impact on the world. The Acropolis is the main attraction of Athens. After that, you can walk around the Monastyraki area or leave the city for the beach in the Galifada area. Athens has its own style, its own vape. During the day, cold coffee and a cigarette under a canopy are common here. I prefer without a cigarette. In the evening, the city is blooming, the sun is setting and everyone is trying to get a table in a panoramic restaurant somewhere on the roof. I wish you all to catch your wave!
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Батор Н.
Level 10 Local Expert
March 5
A very beautiful historical place.
If you have reached Athens, then definitely go. This is a historical place of ancient Greece. You won't regret it. In the first few minutes you will experience an indescribable delight, then you will take a bunch of beautiful photos for memory.
And finally, at the foot, you will buy yourself a souvenir.
I recommend taking a guide at the entrance. Entrance, by the way, is paid.
If you love history and architecture, then you should definitely visit this place at least once. There are several sites near the Acropolis and the Parthenon that offer a good view of them, but the feeling when you visit them directly is simply grandiose. There will be an opportunity to visit not individually, but with a guide, be sure to use it.
I can't describe everything I saw there. I love Greece. Nowadays, of course, it has become inconvenient and expensive to get there, but the views are simply amazing, unfortunately there are no Russian-speaking excursions now, but I got out of the situation and took the red bus where the translation is in all languages.
I was in Athens in 2010, and the memory is captured so colorfully and vividly, as if it was only yesterday. The Acropolis of Athens is one of the places where you can "touch" history, antiquities, something inaccessible and even a little mysterious. For us, the people of the 21st century, antiquity is truly a legendary historical period!
Beautiful, like everything antique! Attention of tourists!!! Since October, winter time, closes at 18. Further worse until 15:00. Check the schedule in advance! In the morning, at the time of opening and 15 minutes before closing, you can see the flag raising/lowering ceremony, it's interesting. In general, 1-2 hours are enough for self-inspection of the territory. Two entrances, convenient transport accessibility, near the metro and tourist bus stops. It's very hot during the day, you need protection from the sun. Beautiful view of the city from the height of the plateau! Sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful here!
I was passing through Athens and decided to definitely visit the Acropolis. It was written on the Internet that it was open until 20.00, but it turned out in fact only in summer, when the sun sets late. I visited the Acropolis at the end of October and it was closed at 18.00, so I couldn't get in on the first day. The entrance cost about 2000 rubles. But such places are recommended to visit. They have their own atmosphere. Just an amazing place that is strongly remembered and etched in the memory.
Perhaps the only reason left for many to come to Athens. Over the past ten years, the Acropolis has become more restored and more interesting. However, the queues at the entrance and exit are just as wild. You can't say that about Athens itself. The streets have become dirtier, the center is impassable, pickpockets in crowded places, shops are closed on weekends, buildings are dilapidated and smeared with paint inscriptions.
Fantastic experience of visiting the Acropolis in Athens! The tour is great! The history of the achievements of people of ancient eras during the periods of the present flowering of the talents of architects, sculptors, thinkers and creative ideas. The history of Athens dates back more than 5,000 years. Acropolis means the high part of the city. A powerful rock with a height of 156 meters with a flat area at the top. The Parthenon Temple symbolizes the power of Athens in the 5th century BC. The beginning of construction in 447 BC. The temple is built of white marble. Each architectural module of the Parthenon is subordinated to the mathematical ratio 4:9, known as the "golden ratio". The Erechtheion Temple is dedicated to Athena and Poseidon. The beginning of construction in 421 BC. The portico with Coriatids on the south side of the temple marked the grave site of the mythical king Cecropus. Six graceful girls carry capitals on their heads that support the roof. The Dionysus Theatre, located on the south side of the Acropolis, was the world's first theatre.
So Athens....Was...we walked... It is not possible to retell, the feeling got into the history textbook! Thank you for preserving this beauty, and when the guide tells you professionally and in detail, it increases the impression many times!
The Acropolis of Athens is the most unusual and stunning structure that must be visited. The amazing powerful structures of the ancient Greeks on a high hill are stunning in their grandeur and beauty, and the views that open from a height to the city are breathtaking.
By far the main, if not the most important, attraction of Greek Athens. To describe it in letters is a thankless task (there are not enough letters). And you can read all the information on the Internet. I can only say that the first time I was here in the mid-90s and the impressions were deep from both the Parthenon and the Caryatids, and I really liked the museum at the archaeological complex. Well, the view that opens onto the city is worthy of coming up here. At least once in my life.
A beautiful land, a beautiful land of Hellas,
Where it's light, where the glances beckon quietly,
Where is the quiet myrtle, and the gentle cypress,
Where the chains of mountains have risen high..
The structures are majestic, although the impression is somewhat spoiled by the scaffolding that has been erected around them.
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SI
Level 7 Local Expert
March 15, 2019
Excellent. It makes a strong impression. Especially on the first visit. It is better to go with your head covered so as not to get burned in the sun. In spring, if it doesn't rain and it's not cloudy, that's the best thing. There are fewer people in the morning.