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Acropolis of Athens
• Explore one of the world's most important architectural heritage sites • Uncover the history as you walk amongst amazing ruins • See the imposing columns of the Parthenon – the most imitated building in the world △The Acropolis is located southwest of the center of Athens, perched on the top of the Acropolis hill more than 150 meters high. It is a landmark of the city and a symbol of ancient Greece. The Acropolis was built in 580 BC. Acropolis means "high city-state" in Greek. The east, south and north sides of the hill are cliffs, which can be said to be a natural barrier. △[Temple of Erechtheion] Legend has it that it was the place where Athena and Poseidon, the god of the sea, battled wits over being the protector of Athens. This temple is famous for its six caryatids on the south side. △On the top of the Acropolis, there are ruins and cliffs, and you can feel every trace of history.Greece · Athens
Tsamakia beach
Mytilene · 4.2km from downtown
Sappho Square
Mytilene · 3.9km from downtown
Mytilene Yeni Mosque
Mytilene · 4.3km from downtown
Parthenon
The Parthenon is located on the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, and is an important structure from the ancient Greek period, built in the 5th century BC. It was constructed in honor of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, showcasing the advanced skills of the ancient Greeks in architecture and art. The temple features the Doric order style and is made of white marble, surrounded by a series of columns that create a solemn appearance. The Parthenon was not only a center for religious activities but also a significant site for the political and cultural life of Athens. Despite the changes and damages over history, this building remains a symbol of ancient Greek civilization, attracting visitors and scholars from around the world to explore and study.Greece · Athens
Agios Isidoros Beach
Plomari · 17.9km from Mytilene
Mytilene Castle
Mytilene · 4.4km from downtown
Plomari beach
Plomari · 17.9km from Mytilene
Kalamiaris palm forest
Mytilene · 9km from downtown
Prehistoric Settlement of Thermi
Loutropoli Thermis · 12.2km from Mytilene
Free things to do in Mytilene
Acropolis of Athens
Greece · AthensTsamakia beach
Mytilene · 4.2km from downtownSappho Square
Mytilene · 3.9km from downtownMytilene Yeni Mosque
Mytilene · 4.3km from downtownParthenon
Greece · AthensAgios Isidoros Beach
Plomari · 17.9km from MytileneMytilene Castle
Mytilene · 4.4km from downtownPlomari beach
Plomari · 17.9km from MytileneKalamiaris palm forest
Mytilene · 9km from downtownPrehistoric Settlement of Thermi
Loutropoli Thermis · 12.2km from Mytilene
What travellers say about Mytilene
Hannah Compion6 October 2026
5.0
Beautiful and magnificent. Wear comfortable shoes and take a hat. I wasn’t well prepared for the amount of walking.
Acropolis of Athens
JQKABBQ23 April 2022
5.0
This was taken on the Acropolis: Temple of Victory (Figure 3), Parthenon (Figure 5. Still under renovation), Erechtheion (Figures 4 and 5), Dionysus Theatre, Atticus Theatre. The guided tour I bought a day in advance was very good. We set off at 5pm, just as the sun was about to set. It was not hot at all, and there were not many tourists. The tour guide was a historian, and the content he introduced along the way was very detailed. Including the story behind the construction of the Acropolis Museum, the trees on the Acropolis Hill, the Acropolis has experienced several disasters and historical changes, Athens' efforts in the field of international recovery of cultural relics (to the British Museum), the story of Dionysus, the god of medicine, the goddess of war, the goddess of wisdom, and the three main gods Poseidon. Another surprise is that there are so many cats in the Acropolis! They are the only guests who can enter and exit the temple at will. The staff will regularly put cat food for the stray cats.
Parthenon
