The Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis is right in the center of Athens and reaching it is quite easy. The routes that you may follow are very pleasant since the large avenues which border the south and west of the site, Apostolou Pavlou in Thission and Dionissiou Areopagitou in Makriyianni, have been turned into giant pedestrian streets with cafes and restaurants. You can also reach the Acropolis from Plaka and Monastiraki by walking uphill from wherever you are. This way you will find the Acropolis when you reach the top. You can’t miss it.

 

Since its apogee two and a half thousand years ago, the Acropolis of Athens has remained one of the world’s most venerated historical sites. The magnificent marble temples and civic buildings that grace the ancient sanctuary, renowned for the beauty of their proportions and their fine details, have been a constant inspiration for architecture and the fine arts.

 

The first thing that you see when you reach the top of the hill is the Propylaia, or the entrance of the monument designed by Mnesicles which was an architect. Moving on, you will have the opportunity to look at the Erechtheion, the temple of Athena Nike or the Parthenon and the Caryatids.

 

The Parthenon of Athens has probably received more attention from archaeologists, historians, architects, painters and poets than any other structure on earth. Words and photographs however, can offer but slight tribute to this extraordinary creation. Iktinos and Kallicrates were responsible for its construction and architectural refinements.

If you decide to visit Acropolis it would probably be a good idea to pay a visit to the Acropolis Museum which is an archaeological museum located in Athens on the archaeological site of Acropolis. This is considered as one of the major archaeological museums in Athens and ranks among the most important museums of the world.

 

Since there was no ample space in the current museum it has been decided by the Greek Government to build a new one at the base of Acropolis. In June 2007 the old museum has closed down so that the antiquities can be moved to the new museum and the new museum is expected to open at the start of 2008.

 

Don’t put off your visit in Acropolis because this monument is about to leave you speechless...

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