Acropolis & Parthenon
Athens, Greece
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The 5th-century BCE Parthenon crowns Athens's rocky Acropolis hill, offering sweeping panoramas of the city. Allow 2-3 hours to explore the Propylaea gateway, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. Book tickets online to skip long queues — sunrise visits have the best light and fewest crowds. The site is open year-round with no winter discount; adult admission is €30.
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