Historic site · UNESCO
Acropolis of Athens
Athens, Greece
The rock above Athens topped by the Parthenon, one of the world's most famous ancient monuments.
Museum · Greece · Attica
Acropolis Museum
A modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis, holding the sculptures and finds from the rock.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Acropolis Museum matters
The Acropolis Museum sits just below the hill and was designed to look back at it. Glass floors show the ancient neighbourhood being excavated under your feet, and the top floor is arranged to match the Parthenon so the frieze can be read in order. Statues, reliefs and the famous maidens are all here. It is air-conditioned and calm, so it works well as a pair with the climb.
Talking points
- The top floor mirrors the layout of the Parthenon, with the view of the real thing through the glass.
- Glass floors let you look down on excavated houses.
- The caryatids, the stone maidens, are a highlight.
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Good to know: Pair it with the Acropolis on the same day; the museum is a good cool break in the afternoon.
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