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Acropolis

Dionysiou Areopagitou St, Athens, Greece 105 58

Featured Review : For years it had been my dream to visit the Acropolis in Greece. Like many people before me, this monument seemed to symbolize the strength and endurance of history. To walk where ancient Greeks like Aristotle ambled so ...See Full Review

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Acropolis Reviews

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The Acropolis

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Illion from Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • March 12, 2002
The Acropolis
Quote: It was unfortunate to have seen so many pictures of the Acropolis before I came to Athens. Instead of being overwhelmed, I was just awed when being first confronted with this brilliant and intriguing, but strangely familiar, landmark. It deserves to... Read the full Acropolis review

From journal Four days in Athens

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The acropolis

  • 3 out of 5 stars by rin tin tim from Yarm, United Kingdom
  • December 29, 2001
The acropolis
Quote: Everything you would expect. Great view, lots of tourists, fantastic photo opportunity. Students will recieve discount on admission fees, so don't forget your card (like I did). It is much cheaper to buy a cold drink and carry it up to the... Read the full Acropolis review

From journal welcome to Athens

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THE ACROPOLIS

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Jose Kevo from Middle-of-Nowhere, Missouri
  • August 14, 2001
THE ACROPOLIS
Quote: There's simply no describing the inner-feelings of looking up to see the Acropolis from afar in the city...or in standing on the hallowed grounds with 2000+-year old ruins at your fingertips. For myself, no where else in the world has history been... Read the full Acropolis review

From journal Bittersweet Truthes you won't want to read

Acropolis

  • 4 out of 5 stars by sr92111 from Stratford, Connecticut
  • February 20, 2001
Acropolis
Quote: The Acropolis is a great place to visit for the historical aspect. There is so much statuary and so many sculptures that you wonder if the ancient Greeks had time to do anything else but carve. The view of the city and off to the Sea was very clear... Read the full Acropolis review

From journal Greece

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Acropolis

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Rucas from Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
  • November 27, 2000
Acropolis
Quote: What would a visit to Greece be without going to the Acropolis? You can take a tour or wander up there yourself but during the summer, whatever you do, unless it is overcast, go early in the day. It can get very hot up there and gasping for breath... Read the full Acropolis review

From journal Athens weekend.

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Acropolis

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Scubabartek from Warszawa, Poland
  • October 24, 2000
Acropolis
Quote: The Acropolis is Athens’ most important, awe-inspiring and amazing sites. The Acropolis is actually the name of the hill upon which there are three major temples: Parthenon, Erechteion and Temple of Athena Nike; as well as the Acropolis Museum and... Read the full Acropolis review

From journal Athens - could be your best vacation ever!

The Acropolis

  • 4 out of 5 stars by seattleite from las vegas, Nevada
  • September 10, 2000
The Acropolis
Quote: The Athens Acropolis is breath taking. The Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea and the Temple of Nike are all wonders to behold. From atop the Acropolis you can look down over the ancient agora, the Theatre of Dionysos, the Choregic Monument... Read the full Acropolis review

From journal I Love Greece

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Acropolis

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Peregrine from , New Mexico
  • September 6, 2000
Acropolis
Quote: My first glimpse of the Acropolis was from the bus coming in from the airport. One minute we were driving along a narrow street lined with furniture shops, and then we turned a corner and there it was. It was higher than I had imagined, some 300... Read the full Acropolis review

From journal Ancient Splendor of Athens