Is it worth going inside the Acropolis?

Is the Acropolis Museum worth it? Visiting the Acropolis Museum is absolutely worth it. You will get to see and hear about the art that was made 2400 years ago and how it is taken care of. Moreover, it is ranked 11th best museum in the world and 8th in Europe.



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A. If you're visiting Athens Acropolis during peak hours, you should choose the side entrance located on the southern side of the hill.

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In summer, the height of the tourist season (May to September), you can wait up to two hours in a queue to buy tickets. You will probably have read that the south entrance is much quicker. This advice is usually coming from people who visited the Acropolis five or more years ago.

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Although the tickets usually don't sell out, we recommend you buy your tickets in advance and online, so you can skip the long waiting lines at the ticket booth.

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Some people like to visit after they see The Acropolis, others before. That really is a personal choice. Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission: 4:30 p.m.)

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The Acropolis in Athens, with its ruins of spectacular temples such as the Parthenon and Erechtheion, is the most visited attraction in the city. Tickets for the Acropolis include all these temples, and can be bought at the ticket office and online, in advance.

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Average speaking you need around 1.5 - 2 hours to ascend the hill and see the monuments of the Acropolis. Of course, you can spend as long as you want and taking as many pictures as you wish, then add some extra strolling and picture time to it.

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It was not easy, but it was not overly difficult. The angles were somewhat steep and it was a near consistent climb, but something almost anyone could do. You do not need to be in peek physical condition to make the trek.

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Wear good shoes – avoid wearing flip-flops! The stones are pretty slippery so the best choice would be shoes with good grip. If you don't have any but still want to visit Acropolis, be careful where you walk. If you can, avoid stepping on the shiny marble stones. Instead, choose the rough-looking areas.

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Best time of the day: The best time to visit Acropolis is early in the day; the Acropolis gets busy between 11 AM and 2 PM.

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Acropolis Entrance Fees The admission for the Acropolis is: 20€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31. 10€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31. Free for children up to 18 years old (with valid ID or passport) and students from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round.

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