Acropolis & Slopes
Attica & Central Greece
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The Acropolis rock with its characteristic trapezoidal shape, dominates the city of Athens, at an altitude of 157 m. The uncovering and restitution of its monuments has been gradually accomplished, since 1834. The main visible monuments of the archaeological site were built during the Classical period, in the second half of the 5th c. B.C., in the framework of the Periclean building program. It is about the Propylaia, the monumental entrance of the classical Acropolis, the Parthenon, doric temple dedicated to goddess Athena and major achievement of the ancient Greek architecture, the Erechtheion, in whose interior space very ancient cults and memories of the city were hosted, and the ionic temple of Athena Nike on a prominent position to the south of Propylaia.
Cults devoted to fertility and vegetation performed in open-air sanctuaries and cavernous openings in the rock developed on the North Slope. Among the site's most important monuments are the Klepsydra spring, the three caves dedicated to the cults of Apollo, Zeus and Pan and the Sanctuary of Aphrodite and Eros. A monumental cave dedicated to the nymph Aglauros dominates the East Slope. From the archaic times on, the establishment of important sanctuaries and theatrical buildings on the south side [South Slope] of the Acropolis gave great religious, cultural and spiritual significance. Among the site's most important monuments are the Sanctuary of Asclepios, the Sanctuary and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus. In the 2nd century A.D., on the western edge of the area, Herodes Atticus built the magnificent Odeion in memory of his wife, Regilla.
The archaeological site of the Acropolis and its Slopes is bordered at its southern part by the pedestrian of Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, at the east and north by the neighborhoods of Anaphiotika and Plaka, the Archaeological site of the Areopagos hill and the Ancient Agora [Thrasyllou, Stratonos and Theoria streets] and at the west by the Odeion of Herodes Atticus. The main entrance of the archaeological site is at the West Slope, close to Theorias street. The South Slope of the Acropolis, at the junction of Thrasyllou str. and the pedestrian Dionysiou Areoparitou, also forms not only a main but an alternative entrance to the archaeological site, nearby to the Acropolis Museum.
Access to the archaeological site
METRO
- Line 1 [Green]: Subway station “THESEIO” [Μ1]
- Line 2 [Red]: Subway station “ACROPOLI” [Μ2]
- Line 3 [Blue]: Subway station “MONASTIRAKI” [Μ3]
BUSES
227, 230, 856, A2, A3
TRAM
T6
TROLLEY
1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 15
Take notice
1. We recommend you to wear sports footwear, hat, etc.
2. The visitor to the Acropolis Archaeological Site who wishes to visit the South Slope of the Acropolis is informed of the following:
After exiting the Beule Gate, special signage guides the visitor to proceed to the south, and following the path at his/her left, will take him/her to the South Exit of the Acropolis Archaeological Site - the entrance to the South Slope.
The ticket “Acropolis and Slopes” is used only once and in case of exit from either the Acropolis Site or the South Slope, the visitor cannot re-enter with the same ticket.
3. Visitors and guides are kindly requested:
Α] to follow the signs, walk along marked routes, avoid entering restricted areas and
Β] to be very careful whilst being near areas of high risk.
Cults devoted to fertility and vegetation performed in open-air sanctuaries and cavernous openings in the rock developed on the North Slope. Among the site's most important monuments are the Klepsydra spring, the three caves dedicated to the cults of Apollo, Zeus and Pan and the Sanctuary of Aphrodite and Eros. A monumental cave dedicated to the nymph Aglauros dominates the East Slope. From the archaic times on, the establishment of important sanctuaries and theatrical buildings on the south side [South Slope] of the Acropolis gave great religious, cultural and spiritual significance. Among the site's most important monuments are the Sanctuary of Asclepios, the Sanctuary and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus. In the 2nd century A.D., on the western edge of the area, Herodes Atticus built the magnificent Odeion in memory of his wife, Regilla.
From 1st of April until 31 of August 08:00 - 20:00
Last entrance to the Site at 19:30
On the 1st of September the opening hours apply, due to a gradual reduction in the length of the day, as follows:
1st to 15th September 08:00 - 19:30
Last entrance to the Site at 19:00
16th to 30th September 08:00 - 19:00
Last entrance to the Site at 18:30
1st to 15th October 08:00 - 18:30
Last entrance to the Site at 18:00 and
16th to 31st October 08:00 - 18:00
Last entrance to the Site at 17:30
Last entrance to the Site at 19:30
On the 1st of September the opening hours apply, due to a gradual reduction in the length of the day, as follows:
1st to 15th September 08:00 - 19:30
Last entrance to the Site at 19:00
16th to 30th September 08:00 - 19:00
Last entrance to the Site at 18:30
1st to 15th October 08:00 - 18:30
Last entrance to the Site at 18:00 and
16th to 31st October 08:00 - 18:00
Last entrance to the Site at 17:30
Click here to locate the Site on map
The Acropolis rock, with its characteristic trapezoidal shape, dominates the city of Athens, at an altitude of 157m. above the sea-level and at a distance of 4,70kms from the coast of Attica. In a naturally fortified and inaccessible site, the hill oversees the Attic plain to the sea.The archaeological site of the Acropolis and its Slopes is bordered at its southern part by the pedestrian of Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, at the east and north by the neighborhoods of Anaphiotika and Plaka, the Archaeological site of the Areopagos hill and the Ancient Agora [Thrasyllou, Stratonos and Theoria streets] and at the west by the Odeion of Herodes Atticus. The main entrance of the archaeological site is at the West Slope, close to Theorias street. The South Slope of the Acropolis, at the junction of Thrasyllou str. and the pedestrian Dionysiou Areoparitou, also forms not only a main but an alternative entrance to the archaeological site, nearby to the Acropolis Museum.
Access to the archaeological site
METRO
- Line 1 [Green]: Subway station “THESEIO” [Μ1]
- Line 2 [Red]: Subway station “ACROPOLI” [Μ2]
- Line 3 [Blue]: Subway station “MONASTIRAKI” [Μ3]
BUSES
227, 230, 856, A2, A3
TRAM
T6
TROLLEY
1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 15
Take notice
1. We recommend you to wear sports footwear, hat, etc.
2. The visitor to the Acropolis Archaeological Site who wishes to visit the South Slope of the Acropolis is informed of the following:
After exiting the Beule Gate, special signage guides the visitor to proceed to the south, and following the path at his/her left, will take him/her to the South Exit of the Acropolis Archaeological Site - the entrance to the South Slope.
The ticket “Acropolis and Slopes” is used only once and in case of exit from either the Acropolis Site or the South Slope, the visitor cannot re-enter with the same ticket.
3. Visitors and guides are kindly requested:
Α] to follow the signs, walk along marked routes, avoid entering restricted areas and
Β] to be very careful whilst being near areas of high risk.
An elevator for people with mobility impairments, is available on the north side of the Acropolis, at a distance of about 300 m. from the exit of the archaeological site. It can be used by people with diminished abilities, and any parent attending two or more infants on her/his own.
The elevator arrives on the Acropolis plateau, to the area north of the Erechtheion. Consequently, visitors can follow either the route towards the Propylaea or the route between the Parthenon and the Erechtheion. At the final part of the second route, visitors with mobility impairments can use an adequate restroom.
Visitors with mobility problems can follow the route of the Peripatos to the east, up to the guardhouse in the area of Anaphiotika.
The South Slope of the Acropolis is wheelchair accessible [the help of an attendant is advisable], via the main entrance, at the junction of Dionysiou Areopagitou & Thrasyllou streets. The visitor follows the course leading to the West passageway [parodos] of the Theatre of Dionysos.
The elevator arrives on the Acropolis plateau, to the area north of the Erechtheion. Consequently, visitors can follow either the route towards the Propylaea or the route between the Parthenon and the Erechtheion. At the final part of the second route, visitors with mobility impairments can use an adequate restroom.
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The North Slope of the Acropolis is wheelchair accessible [the help of an attendant is advisable], through the specially designed entrance-exit for people with disabilities, which is located north of the main entrance of the Archaeological Site of the Acropolis, on the West Slope.Visitors with mobility problems can follow the route of the Peripatos to the east, up to the guardhouse in the area of Anaphiotika.
The South Slope of the Acropolis is wheelchair accessible [the help of an attendant is advisable], via the main entrance, at the junction of Dionysiou Areopagitou & Thrasyllou streets. The visitor follows the course leading to the West passageway [parodos] of the Theatre of Dionysos.
Click here to see the accessible passage for people with disabilities
cIn the Information Center, at 18-20 Dionysiou Areopagitou str., at about 50m out of the entrance of the South Slope of the Acropolis, a WC for the physically challenged is also provided.At the "HELLENIC HERITAGE" Museum Shop you will find a variety of publications related to the place you visited, faithful copies of exhibits from the museums of Greece, a range of souvenirs such as fridge magnets, mirrors, notepads, etc., as well as items for the home, gifts, jewelry, scarfs, toys, etc. inspired by the Greek cultural heritage.
A visit to our Museum Shop completes your experience as a visitor, while the proceeds from the sales support the work of the archaeological service.
A visit to our Museum Shop completes your experience as a visitor, while the proceeds from the sales support the work of the archaeological service.