# Acropolis of Athens

> The Acropolis is a limestone plateau of around 3 hectares rising about 150 m above sea level over Athens.

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The rocky hill above Athens crowned by the Parthenon and other classical temples, with wide views over the city. Arrive at opening time or late in the day, wear shoes with grip on the polished marble and bring water.

The Acropolis is a limestone plateau of around 3 hectares rising about 150 m above sea level over Athens. Under Pericles, the classical buildings were raised in the 5th century BC: the Parthenon (447–432 BC), the Propylaea as a monumental gateway (from 437 BC), the Erechtheion with its caryatids (421–406 BC) and the small temple of Athena Nike. The site has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

Extensive restoration has been under way since 1975, with fragments being put back together, so parts of the site may be under scaffolding or closed off. The finds are complemented by the Acropolis Museum, which opened in 2009 right at the foot of the hill. Allow half a day for the hill and the museum together. Come at opening time or in the late afternoon, when it is less crowded and cooler, and bring water and sturdy shoes.

- **Nearest town:** Athens, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 37.9715, 23.7257
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## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [UNESCO: Acropolis, Athens](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/404/)
- [Wikipedia: Acropolis of Athens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acropolis_of_Athens)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-athens-classics/)

## Nearby

- [Acropolis Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-acropolis-museum/) – 0 km
- [Plaka](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-plaka/) – 0 km
- [Ancient Agora of Athens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-ancient-agora/) – 0 km
- [Temple of Olympian Zeus](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-olympian-zeus/) – 1 km

## FAQs

### Where is Acropolis of Athens?

Acropolis of Athens is in Athens, Greece, at GPS 37.9715, 23.7257. It is about 8 km from Piraeus.

### Can you camp near Acropolis of Athens?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Athina, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Acropolis of Athens?

Acropolis of Athens is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni.

### What is there to see near Acropolis of Athens?

Places worth a stop nearby: Acropolis Museum (0 km), Plaka (0 km), Ancient Agora of Athens (0 km) and Temple of Olympian Zeus (1 km).

### When is the best time to visit Acropolis of Athens?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)