Parthenon Athens

Parthenon

odysseus.culture.gr
4.7/5
(17.6K) · Historical landmark in Athens, Greece
Suggest an edit · Your business? Claim now
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are …

Reviews

Tripadvisor
4.7/5 · 17,624 reviews
5-star
80%
4-star
14%
3-star
4%
2-star
1%
1-star
1%
Recent reviews
History
Time
Tours
Crowds
Architecture
Tickets
Season
Footwear
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Mar 18, 2025
I was amazed while seeing this. I’ve seen pictures before but it’s better than the pictures. I didn’t realize it was that high above the city. It’s a decent walk about but pretty amazing to see.Full review by Flyingboy58
Mar 18, 2025
If you are visiting Athens, the Parthenon should be in your bucket list. It is indeed an amazing ancient Greek architecture. The night view is astonishing. My awesome experience was when i found an …Full review by happy n
Mar 10, 2025
Parthenon is a must visit in Athens. Go with a tour, this will help to put the site into context. Then when you see the museum it brings more meaning to the artefacts and statues. The walk up is fa…Full review by L_K1509
See all reviews on Tripadvisor

Articles

Dedicated to Goddess Athena, the Parthenon is arguably one of the most recognized monuments of Greece. Located within the sit…
cityseeker.com
The Parthenon is a former temple, on the Athenian Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens consider…
spottinghistory.com
Presiding over the Acropolis like a timeless guardian of Athens, the Parthenon is one of the finest and most recognizable examples of cla…
gpsmycity.com
See less

Facts

Architectural style:Classical
Located:Athens, Greece
Construction completed:432 BC; 2457 years ago
Height:13.72 m (45.0 ft)
Construction started:447 BC
Surface area:73 by 34 m (240 by 112 ft)
Architect:Iktinos, Callicrates
Type:Temple
See less

Questions & answers

Q:
Su quale sito si comprano i biglietti online? C’è un biglietto partenone + museo acropoli? Grazie
A:
Abbiamo usato getyourguide app.
A:
Q:
What are the quietest days of the week to visit the Parthenon and acropolis please?
A:
Hot afternoons are always quiet, but as a tourist I don’t have an answer to this, except always first check to see if there’s a function going on first, because it closes for it.
A:
Answer by WingsFL350 · Oct 12, 2023
Q:
Are dog allowed at the open space of Parthenon?
A:
I think no. I know it’s an outdoor space, but since it’s an archaeological site, if the dog pees or poops the archaeological site will be dirty, smelly and yucky.
A:
See all questions on Tripadvisor
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Social profiles

Highlights

Tours and activities

Sponsored

Tips

People also search for

Nearby

Streetside

Bird's Eye

Where to stay

See all

Check in: May 18 · Check out: May 19

  • Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets | Visit Acropolis of Athens

    https://www.acropolis-tickets.com
    AdBook your tickets online to the legendary Acropolis & Parthenon temple and save time. Save up to 50% with a multiple entry pass for Acropolis & 6 iconic Archaeological sites
    Types: Parthenon Tickets, Temple of Zeus, Guided Tour

  • Parthenon Athens | Tripadvisor Official Site

    https://www.tripadvisor.com › Parthenon › Athens
    AdRead reviews and view photos. Find the perfect Athens tour! Tripadvisor Official Site

    Book with Confidence · Telephone Support · Guaranteed Low Price · Candid Traveller Photos

    Service catalog: Online Tour Booking, Read Traveller Reviews, Compare Tour Products
Data from: Tripadvisor
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license