Acropolis (Athens)

Advantages: Classical and sacred monuments
Disadvantages: Crowds, scaffolding, heat

...could wander up to the Acropolis freely and quietly. The Acropolis is basically a limestone and red schist rock. During the Golden Age of Athens, the statesman Pericles commissioned a magnificent public building programme on its summit to commemorate its cultural and political achievements. This is what we had come to see. There is only one accessible slope leading to the summit, the other sides too steep to climb. We trailed up the ramp and climb ...
...most sacred site on the Acropolis where Poseidon and Athena had a contest over who would be the Patron of the city. Poseidon thrust his trident into the rock and a spring burst forth. Athena touched the ground with a spear and an olive tree grew. Athena was declared the victor and the great city of Athens was named in her honour. The most impressive feature of the temple is the porch of the Caryatids (six columns shaped like maidens supporting the ... Read review

Advantages: Stunning, Awe inspiring and beautiful
Disadvantages: Scaffolding

The Acropolis or "Sacred Rock" of Athens stands high above the city. On it are built many beautiful and frankly amazing structures. For a construction dating back to 450 B.C. the precision and architecture are something that should be seen by everyone. You enter the acropolis through the Propylaea which is the gateway to the acropolis. It is an incredible structure. There are three main temples on the Acropolis. The main one is the Parthenon. The ...
...Nike also stands on the acropolis as well as several amphitheatres standing around it which can be viewed from the acropolis. Most of the historic sites in Athens can be viewed clearly from the acropolis. The only problem with viewing the Acropolis is the Scaffolding. As all the buildings are being restored, tourists are unable to go near which is fair enough. The good news is that they're being restored. Pieces of the acropolis cover the site, and ... Read review

Advantages: Ancient Greek achievement, so famous, great views
Disadvantages: Busy, hot, restricted access

The main site of Athens has to be seen at least once during a stay. It comprises various buildings, most notably the Parthenon, with a lot of restoration work being done. For this reason you cannot go into any of the buildings, which is quite disappointing. There is also a museum on the site which has many fascinating finds. But it is not as good as many other sites. There are so many tourists that you are forever walking into the way of photos, ...
...The views are however superb across Athens, although it does get hazy. As a hint, most tour parties go here in the morning, so come later on (it closes at 6:00pm). But it is on top of a hill, the walk is hot and there is little shade, so don't come in the heat of the day. Despite this, it has to be visited, simply because it is so famous. Just don't expect anything mind-shattering. ... Read review

Advantages: There you can see greate architectural sculptures,you can discover wich was the most important greeks Gods
Disadvantages: It is a problem if you travel with a bus because it is very tiresome

Acropolis! Acropolis! Acropolis! but what is Acropolis? A city?,a building? Actually it is a hill. This is maybe the most important place in Athen. Why ? Because the monument from acropole show us the greatness of this ancient culture.Because here appeared "TheOlympic fairy tale" . When I was 9 years old I went with my step father to Greece. His brother live there and we decided to spend our sumer there.I can't remember exactly the main events because ...
...interested in the beach than that stones. However that trip made me be interested in Greek culture so I will give you some informations.Acropole was the place where was born the democracy.The most important buildings are (Parthenon,Erechtheion,Temple of Nike,Propylaea) Ok! Ok! I will stop here because I can't translate all these names into english and you can look for these information on the internet.I think that if somebody want to visit the Acropole ... Read review

Advantages: Food, views, rooms
Disadvantages: Full of Yanks, expensive

...An expensive hotel, although included in some package deals more cheaply. It is a real luxury, with views to the Acropolis (5 minutes away), and only a 10 minute walk to Plaka, the main eating and tourist district. A shuttle service runs to Syntagma Square, bringing you right into the centre of town without the short walk. The hotel itself has air-conditioning, a medium sized swimming pool with sunbeds and spacious marble seating areas. The rooms are quite large, with satellite TV (CNN, Eurosport) and the usual freebie soaps in the bathroom. Breakfast is huge, a buffet both cooked and plain, with hash browns plainly catering for the copious Americans who stay here during a tour. The hotel is nice, but not really worth its prices. It is much cheaper from tour operators, who get a reasonable price.... Read review

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Advantages: other like minded lost souls go there too
Disadvantages: It aint like it is in the brochure

...When you go to Athens in Greece, the one place you will go to before any other is the Acropolis. This is some ancient building that was built back in the days before mobiles and laptops were invented. But i stress this with all my typing might dont go and see the ruins. You'll get a far better view if you buy one of the digitally remastered on sale in the shops by your hotel. The acropolis was a very beautiful building but what spoils it now is the fact that it is held up by scaffolding and there are cranes trying (unsucessfully) to rebuild it.... Read review

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Advantages: Wonderful monument, spectacular views.
Disadvantages: Hot, busy.

...The Erechtheion is the most sacred of the ancient temples. It was the last of the great works of Pericles. Athena and Poseidon were worshipped here. Poseidon who was the city's old patron was also known as Erechtheus. According to legend, the Erechtheion was the site on which Athena and Poseidon held a contest to see who would posses Athens. Athena won and at the touch of her spear the first ever olive tree appeared from the ground. The Erechtheion is situated on the northern edge of the Acropolis hill, and from most of Central Athens it is the monument that one can see. Until I actually went up to the Acropolis, I assumed that this was probably The Parthenon. When you actually get to see both monuments, it is very clear that the Erechtheion is rather dwarfed by its older cousin. However, it is less visited, under less scaffolding... Read review

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