Propylaea - Dionysiou Areopagitou

Beautiful site. Covid measures force you into a controlled path. Cannot wander the site.

Monumental gateway to the Acropolis in Athens. The obelisk to the left is the Monument to Agrippa and the Temple of Nike sits in the top right. The Propylaea began construction in 437 BC but was never completed due to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta in 431 BC. It was severely damaged during the Fifth Ottoman-Venetian War in 1656. The Propylaea has been partially restored and is a wonder to behold.

The magnificent entrance to the Acropolis. Was constructed of white marble on 432 BC and was restored the last years. It is 24 meters wide and 18 meters heigh. On the right side there is a small building that used as a gallery with paintings. On the left side there is the older temple of Athena Nike. Highly recommended place.

Here is the entrance to the Acropolis. depending on the time of the day it can get very crowded. usually around mid day is when its busy and as the sun starts getting closer to the horizon its when there will be a lot less foot traffic. watch your step going up the floor can be very slick especially if it is wet

Wonderful place. Really brings you back in time. And take the time to read all the signs, it helps out.

What can I say... speechless! To be so close to the sacred olive tree (not original people so don't ask if still same tree planted centuries ago, its not!!) that is in the very middle of the mythical battlefield between Posiden and Athena, historian fantasy come true. Epic site to see. The "sisters" are replicas on the temple, for the originals 5 out of 6 are in the Acropolis Museum just across the pedestrian walkway follow the signs. The 6th can be found in the British Museum, originally chipped away and stolen from the temple by Thomas Bruce, Lord Elgin along with some of the frieze along the top of the Parthenon. Free entry Nov 1 to March 31st on Sundays only!! Get there very early before the ticket office opens line forms quick on those days.. by 9am on free Sundays plan on waiting up to 20 mins at the back entrance longer at the main

Acropolis is definitely a must see historic location and there is no need to further discuss thid. However, I would not recommend doing it during summertime. Athens is very hot, so the humidity and the heat can be overwhelming for some people. Also, if you decide to visit Athens in summer, I strongly recommend wearing a lot of SPF and sun protection. Have water with you at all times! Plus tip: buy tickets beforehand, otherwise you may spend precious time waiting in lines.

Absolutely beautiful ancient architecture with the designs and artwork still visible after 2,400 years! I recommend wearing solid shoes when walking around the Acropolis.