Athens: Acropolis Tour

It is said that no one can leave Athens if he has not visited “the sacred rock”. Acropolis is the trademark of Athens and the number one attraction of the city. Its religious importance was paramount to the ancient Greeks, and the buildings on the summit still capture the essence of their classical architecture. Entering the archaeological site, we see the gateway of Propylaea. In front of the right wing is the small temple of Athena Nike. The best site of all, however, is the majestic Parthenon, a temple made almost entirely of pentelic marble, dedicated to Athena Virgo, inside which was its golden-ivory statue. Right across from the Parthenon, on the northern side of the Acropolis stands the Erechtheion, the temple with the famous Caryatians, where six marble daughters replace the columns.

Exiting the archaeological site on the right, there is a rock, the Areos Pagos, the court of ancient Athens. This is where Apostle Paul spoke in 52 AD for Christianity. Climb the stairs and enjoy the city’s view from above, the Ancient Agora and the National Observatory of Athens.