It’s also worth spending some time in the Archaeological Museum of Delphi where you can see the facades of the Temple of Apollo, the Charioteer of Delphi and the frieze of the Siphnian Treasury. Highlights include the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, the columns of the Temple of Apollo and the stadium of Delphi, high above the site. Visiting Delphi now, it’s possible to follow the same path, the Sacred Way, through the site, with the remains of treasure houses and ancient Greek temples strewn alongside the path. Believed to be the navel of the world, many pilgrims made the long trip to Delphi to seek Apollo’s wisdom and guidance. The ancient home of the sanctuary of Apollo and his renowned oracle, Delphi was one of the most sacred sites in mainland Greece.
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While you’re in Athens, also explore the ancient Agora and the Kerameikos, the cemetery of the potters which also marked the start of the Sacred Way to Eleusis. You can buy tickets for the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum in advance to skip the lines. It can become crowded in the middle of the day in peak seasons and is also very hot in summer. The Acropolis is best visited when it opens or later in the afternoon. Other sites worth seeing on the Acropolis includes the impressive Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a second-century theatre, the beautifully preserved Temple of Athena Nike and the Theatre of Dionysus, first built over 2,500 years ago. The Porch of the Caryatids is held up by statues of women with the originals on display at the nearby Acropolis Museum (don’t be tempted to skip this one – it’s one of the best museums in Athens). The Erechtheion stands next to the Parthenon, marking what was believed to be the tomb of the mythical king Kekrops. For the best views of the Parthenon from a distance, head to Philopappou Hill, which is directly across from the Acropolis.Īlong with sweeping views of the city, there are a number of other sites to see on the Acropolis.
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Probably the most famous ancient Greek temple, the Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patron of Athens. Built in the 5th Century BCE, the Parthenon famously has no straight lines and no right angles and is an impressive example of classical architecture. The ancient temple is an eternal process of restoration and its white marble and Doric columns embodies many peoples’ mental image of ancient Greece. The best-known archaeological site in Greece, the Acropolis dominates the skyline of Athens, the Parthenon perched on its summit.