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Administrative Information |
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Official Unit:
Ephorate of Antiquities of the City of Athens
Athens (Prefecture of Attiki)
Telephone: +30 210 9238747, 210 3214172 (Αρχιφυλακείο Αρχαιολογικού Χώρου Ακροπόλεως/Acropolis chief guards Office)
Fax: +30 210 9239023, 210 3214173 (Αρχιφυλακείο Αρχαιολογικού Χώρου Ακροπόλεως/ Acropolis chief guards Office)
Email: efaath@culture.gr
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| Tickets |
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Full: €30, Reduced: €15
Tickets are available at ticket offices on site as well as online.To purchase tickets online for the archaeological site of the Acropolis and its Slopes visit the official e-ticketing service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports at https://hhticket.gr/tap_b2c_new/
From November 1st to March 30th (01/11-31/03) of each year, a reduced rate applies exclusively to single-use tickets for all archaeological sites and museums belonging to the State.
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| Free admission days |
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6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri) |
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18 April (International Monuments Day) |
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18 May (International Museums Day) |
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The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days) |
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28 October |
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For information about free and reduced admission to Greek State Archaeological Sites, Monuments and Museums please press here |
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Open |
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Winter:
08:00 – 17:00
Last entrance 16:30
Summer:
08:00 – 20:00 Last entrance: 19:30
From the 1st.09.2025 the opening hours apply.
1-15.09.2022: 8:00- 19:30
Last entrance to the Site at 19:00
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 30th October 08:00 - 18:00
Last entrance to the Site at 17:30.
Urgent Notice:
The Acropolis Archaeological Site will be closed today, 9.7.2025, and between 13:00-17:00 due to high temperatures for the safety of employees and visitors.
Important Notifications:
1. The Ephorate of Antiquities of the city of Athens informs you that the Acropolis North Slope will be open to the public from 9:00 to 18:00.
2. The toilets inside the Acropolis Archaeological Site are under renovation and will temporarily remain closed. You are kindly requested to visit the toilets to the right (permanent infrastructure) and to the left of the central entrance (chemical toilets) before entering the Site.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AS THE WORKS ARE CARRIED OUT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SITE’S INFRASTRUCTURE
OPERATING RULES
Please be informed that the following is strictly prohibited:
Law 4858/2021 (Official Government Gazette 220/Α/19-11-2021) & Ministry of Culture’ s Decisions (Official Government Gazette 88/Β/23-1-2004 & 3320/Β/18-5-2023)
- entrance to people under the influence of substances (intoxicants, narcotics etc.),
- to behave, dress or act in a way not compatible with the nature of the archaeological site/museum,
- to collect, remove or damage any kind of object, including ancient and contemporary works of art, as well as any natural item,
- to produce litter of any kind,
- to consume food or beverages,
- to smoke,
- the photography/videography of indecent or defamatory scenes,
- entrance to pets, except for dogs accompanying people with disabilities (the prohibition only applies to the Acropolis and its Slopes, to the Kerameikos as well as to the Museums).
Furthermore, visitors and guides are kindly requested:
- to comply with the instructions and indications of the security quards,
- to follow the signs, walk along marked routes and avoid entering restricted areas,
- not to touch any work of art,
- to be very careful whilst being near areas of high risk or areas where works are in progress.
For the archaeological sites, it is recommended to use footwear suitable for walking.
Non-compliance with the above rules can lead to the eviction of recalcitrant visitors. |
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| Holidays |
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1 January: closed |
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25 March: closed |
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1 May: closed |
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Easter Sunday: closed |
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25 December: closed |
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26 December: closed |
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Amenities for the physically challenged |
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Please note that the service is not available during severe weather or strong winds.
For further information, please contact the Acropolis Guards' Office at 210 32 14 172 and 210 92 38 470.
New Acropolis Accessibility
The Acropolis of Athens, a natural fortress of rocky outcrop, 160 m high, acquired a new special access (elevator) for people with mobility difficulties and disabilities in 2020. Access to the elevator is from a separate entrance, north of the Central Entrance (West slope) and via a 350 m long route ("Περίπατος"), which was designed - with specifications also for disabled persons in 2020.
The use of the elevator by visitors in wheelchairs is always accompanied by appropriately trained security staff. The elevator travels a distance of about 25 m and ends at the plateau of the Acropolis hill, in the area north of the Erechtheion.
The visitor then follows the specially designed routes of the archaeological site:
1. 1. A route west of the Erechtheion and the Ancient Temple of Athena towards the north side of the Parthenon. During the route, the visitor has a direct view, on his left, first of the northern projection of the Erechtheion, “the place of the sacred olive tree” and then of the architectural remains of the ancient temple of Athena. To the right, the visitor sees the pedestal of Athena Promachos and the eastern projection of the Propylaea
2. At the end of route 1, the visitor turns with his wheelchair either: a) to the left, following a route parallel to the northern colonnade of the Parthenon in an easterly direction (fig.3), or b) to the right, following a route to the Propylaea in a westerly direction. It should be noted that this route has a steep gradient of more than 6%.
3. At the end of route 2, the visitor heads southwards following the eastern aspect of the Parthenon. In addition to the Parthenon, there is a direct view to the left of the architectural remains of the Temple of Rome and Augustus. The route ends almost at the southern Kimoneion fortification wall and the western face of the old Acropolis Museum. There a second elevator has been installed to allow visitors to descend to the courtyard of the old museum (closed to the public since 2007) and to use the sanitary facilities.
Finally, visitors in wheelchairs are directed to the exit following the same routes.
You can see the route of the disabled visitors at: http://theheartofancientathens.gr/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Efaath_Acropolis_accessibility.jpg
The elevator is also used for handicapped persons and for a parent accompanying two or more infants alone.
For the conditions of use, it is necessary to contact us by telephone before arrival at the venue (+30 210 3214172, +30 210 9238470). The service is not available during heavy weather or strong winds.
For further information, please contact the archives at 210 32 14 172 and 210 92 38 470
Elevator available for wheelchairs, people with diminished abilities, and any parent attending two or more infants on her/his own. The elevator is located at about 350 m. far from the main entrance of the archaeological site.
The Site is partially accessible for people with disabilities and reduced mobility. You can see the accessible passage for people with disabilities at: http://theheartofancientathens.gr/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Efaath_Acropolis_accessibility.jpg |
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Access |
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1. Metro Station "ACROPOLIS", then via Dionysiou Areopagitou str.
2. Metro Station "ACROPOLIS" then through the archaeological site of South Slope, Dionysiou Areopagitou & Thrasyllou str.
EFAPA informs the visitor of the Acropolis Archaeological Site who wishes to visit the South Slope of Acropolis the following:
After exiting the Beule Gate, special signage guides the visitor to proceed to the south, on the left, and following the ascent path to the Acropolis will take him/her to the South Exit of the Acropolis Archaeological Site and the entrance to the South Slope.
Please note that 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 any Site with the same ticket.
3. Metro Station "MONASTIRAKI", then through the archaeological site of Ancient Agora, or Plaka district.
For security reasons the "Baggage-stroller check-in" service will not accept large luggage. Visitors are allowed to enter the archaeological site with small backpacks and handbags.
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Ephorate of Antiquities of the City of Athens informs the visitors that the elevator for people with disabilities is operating.
Thank you for your understanding. |
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Shop |
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The Museum Shop located at the entrance of the site is open from 8:00 till 19:30 during the summer period and from 8:00 til 17:00 during the winter period.
Tel. +30 210-3222816 |
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Suggestive Bibliography |
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Καββαδίας Π. & Καβεράου Γ., Η ανασκαφή της Ακροπόλεως, Αθήνα 1906 |
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Τραυλός Ι., Πολεοδομική εξέλιξις των Αθηνών, Αθήνα 1961 (1)/1993 (2) |
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Μπρούσκαρη Μ., Τα μνημεία της Ακροπόλεως, Αθήνα 1996 |
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Hurwit J.M., The Athenian Acropolis : history, mythology, and archaeology from the Neolithic era to the present, Cambridge 1999 |
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Schneider L., Die Acropolis von Athen: eine Kunst-und Kulturgeschichte, Darmstadt 2001 |
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