Acropolis Museum
A superb modern museum displaying the Acropolis's sculptures with the Parthenon in view.
Don't miss at Acropolis Museum
- ◆ The Parthenon Gallery
- ◆ Original caryatids
- ◆ Glass floor over ruins
Insider tip
Visit after the Acropolis itself for context; the top-floor Parthenon Gallery aligns with the temple.
Acropolis Museum — visitor questions
What is Acropolis Museum known for?
A superb modern museum displaying the Acropolis's sculptures with the Parthenon in view. Highlights include: The Parthenon Gallery; Original caryatids; Glass floor over ruins.
Where is Acropolis Museum?
Acropolis Museum is in Makrygianni, Athens — Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42. More info: https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr
Any tips for visiting Acropolis Museum?
Visit after the Acropolis itself for context; the top-floor Parthenon Gallery aligns with the temple.
Can Chauffyr take me to Acropolis Museum?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Acropolis Museum and between every stop on your Athens itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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The Acropolis & Parthenon
Acropolis
The ancient citadel crowned by the Parthenon — the enduring symbol of classical Greece.
Plaka
Plaka
The oldest neighbourhood, a maze of neoclassical lanes and island-like Anafiotika beneath the Acropolis.
Ancient Agora
Monastiraki
The ancient civic heart of Athens, where democracy was debated, with a beautifully preserved temple.
Mount Lycabettus
Kolonaki
The highest hill in Athens, with a funicular to a chapel-topped summit and panoramic views.
Panathenaic Stadium
Pangrati
The gleaming all-marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.