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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.
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.
Special ticket package: Full: €30, Reduced: €15
Valid for 5 days.
NOTE: As of July 1st 2019, reduced combined tickets will no longer be issued.
In order 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/
Valid for: Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens Museum, Ancient Agora of Athens- Areios Pagos, Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos, Lykeion Archaeological Site, North slope of the Acropolis, Olympieio, Roman Agora of Athens, South Slope of Acropolis
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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.
Good Friday: 12:00-17:00
Holy Saturday: 08:30-15:30
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
THE TOILETS INSIDE THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF THE ACROPOLIS 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 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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URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Ephorate of Antiquities of the City of Athens informs the visitors that the Acropolis elevator for people with disabilities will not be in operation from 29.04.2025 till 5.05.2025, due to the restoration of the visitors' route on the Acropolis North Slope.
Thank you for your understanding.
The Ephorate informs you that on Monday 20.06.2022, from 07:00 to 11:00, the elevator of the Acropolis Archaeological Site will be out of service for technical reasons (standard operating check). In addition, similar work will take place every second Monday. Therefore, the lift will be out of service at these dates. The facility is not available during extreme weather conditions and strong winds. Users of the elevator should contact in advance for details and terms (+30 210 3214172, +30 210 9238470).
Thank you for your understanding.
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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