4.8out of 5 on Google
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Parthenon
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The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 BC as the great temple of Athena, under the direction of Pericles, with Iktinos and Kallikrates as architects and Pheidias in charge of the sculpture. It stood largely intact for two thousand years, as church and then mosque, until 1687, when a Venetian shell ignited Ottoman gunpowder stored inside and blew out its centre.
You view it from outside; the interior is closed, and cranes and scaffolding are part of the picture, since restoration has been going on for decades. Look for the subtle curves that make its lines look straight, and walk the full circuit. It is part of the Acropolis World Heritage Site and covered by the same ticket; see the Acropolis of Athens for slots and hours.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Acropolis ticketsEntry to the Acropolis runs on timed slots. Book the first one of the morning — before the heat and the cruise groups.Check tickets →
- Acropolis with a guideThe Parthenon explains itself visually; a guide explains everything else, including the rest of the hill.See guided tours →
- Delphi day tripThe sanctuary of the oracle on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, a long drive each way — a coach trip is the easy option.See day trips →
- Cape Sounion at sunsetThe Temple of Poseidon above the sea at the end of the Athens Riviera — the drive along the coast is half the point.See day trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Parthenon?
The address is Athens 105 58, in Athens, Athens & the Riviera, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What are the opening hours at Parthenon?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 00:00–23:59; Tuesday: 00:00–23:59; Wednesday: 00:00–23:59; Thursday: 00:00–23:59; Friday: 00:00–23:59; Saturday: 00:00–23:59; Sunday: 00:00–23:59. Many places in Greece keep seasonal hours, so check before a special trip.
Is Parthenon worth it?
It holds 4.8 out of 5 from 87,571 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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