Full tour of the magnificent Acropolis in Athens | Trip to Greece 2022 | 4K walking tour

Acropolis - The landmark of Athens in Greece. The Acropolis is a unique place in the world - the origin of Western culture and a symbol of architectural and artistic perfection. The Acropolis of Athens is the city's landmark and probably the most famous structure of ancient Greece. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. The Acropolis was designed as a fortress and cult site to honor the goddess Athena and houses some of the most representative buildings of ancient Greece.
The Parthenon is arguably the most significant temple on the site and is considered the crown jewel of Hellenic architecture. Mistakenly, the Parthenon is often equated with the Athenian Acropolis, but it is only part of the sacred site, which was built between 464 BC and 406 BC on a 156-meter-high rock and towers magnificently above the Greek capital.
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous sights in Greece and the world. Annually it attracts nearly 3 million visitors and is the highlight of any Athens city trip. With its magnificent buildings and columns, it fascinates not only archaeologists and historians.
On foot to the Acropolis
The Acropolis is located in the center of Athens, surrounded by the popular districts of Plaka, Psyrri and Monastiraki. So from there you can easily walk to the Acropolis, getting lost is hardly possible as the Parthenon is really visible from everywhere.
By Metro to the Acropolis
Two metro stations are located in the immediate vicinity of the Acropolis. If you get off at the "Acropoli" stop in the Plaka district, it only takes about 3 minutes to get to the south entrance of the Acropolis. From the stop "Monastiraki" it takes about 10 minutes to the north entrance (which is actually in the west). Since this is the main entrance, it is usually busier than the south entrance. There are long waiting times at both entrances, so it makes sense to book tickets in advance*.
The Acropolis of Athens
An acropolis is a settlement or citadel, where in Greek akron means "highest point or extremity" and polis means "city." There is more than one acropolis in Greece, for example the Acropolis of Lindos in Rhodes. However, the Acropolis of Athens is the most famous of its kind and is considered a landmark of Western democracy. This sacred site on a hill that was inhabited in Neolithic times is the most visited attraction in Greece. The "akrópoli" or city at the top more than lives up to its importance, as the site on which it stands is 156 meters above sea level. In addition to the famous Parthenon, the Acropolis is home to many other buildings steeped in history. Among them are the Odeon of Herodes Atticus , the Temple of Nike and the Propylaea. The Parthenon is said to have once housed a huge statue of the Greek goddess Athena made of gold and ivory. Today, a smaller replica of it can be found in the National Archaeological Museum.
From ancient defense site to monument
According to experts, the Acropolis Hill has been inhabited since the third millennium BC. Around 1300 BC, there was already a royal palace here and a massive fortification wall (Cyclopean Wall) to protect it from attackers. This was followed by the construction of several temples that had already disappeared. Around 600 BC, the Acropolis was developed into a sacred site for the worship of the goddess Athena. After the destruction of the old Acropolis in 480 BC by the Persian army of Xerxes, a long process of reconstruction began under the leadership of the politician Pericles. Athens was now considered the center of the Hellenic Empire. During this time, the Erechtheion and the Nike Temple were built, among others.
Later Athens was conquered by the Romans, who added some more important buildings to the capital. In the 9th century, during the Byzantine Empire, the Acropolis was used as a fortress and the Parthenon was declared the supreme Episcopal Church of Athens, after Christianity had already been proclaimed the state religion. After sieges by the Crusaders and later the Ottomans, the Acropolis was severely damaged during the Greek War of Independence between 1821 and 1829. Of a former population of 40,000, less than 10,000 remained in Athens.
The Acropolis' current appearance is due to a major restoration between 1833 and 1863, after Greek independence was proclaimed and Athens was declared the capital.
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English title: A complete walk around and through the Acropolis of Athens | Trip to Greece 2022
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