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Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens – View of Acropolis and Athen loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

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Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens – View of Acropolis and Athen loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

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Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens – View of Acropolis and Athen loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

02:58

11.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.72 km

Odeon of Pericles

Ruins

2.13 km

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Highlight • Historical Site

The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient open-air theatre that holds immense historical and cultural significance. It's considered the birthplace of Greek drama and is closely associated with the worship of Dionysus, the god of wine and theatre.

Built in the 5th century BC, it could accommodate up to 17,000 spectators and was a venue for theatrical performances, including the works of renowned playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.

The theatre still holds performances today. The acoustics are fantastic and it's well worth seeing a show here if you get the chance.

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2.23 km

The Propylaea of the Acropolis

Highlight • Historical Site

Propylea, the entrance to Acropolis

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2.32 km

Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens

Highlight • Historical Site

The Acropolis in Athens is probably the most famous structure of ancient Greece. These unique buildings were built between 464 B.C. and 406 B.C. Built on a rock 156 meters high. The buildings include the Erechtheum, the Temple of Nike, the Propylaea and the Temple of the Parthenon, which is said to have housed a statue of the goddess Athena. In ancient times, an acropolis was usually a fortification located on the highest part of the city. The Acropolis of Athens also initially had a primarily defensive function.
Source: weltkulturerbe.com/europa/greece/acropolis-of-athen.html

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3.45 km

Plaka: Churches and Chapels, Athens

Highlight • Religious Site

In the Plaka there are shops for jewelry and fashion in the narrow streets.

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3.86 km

Monastiraki Square and the Church of Panagia Pantanassa

Highlight • Settlement

The church of Panagia Pantanassa is located on the square. This church was built as part of a nunnery that once stood on this spot on the square. The name Monastiraki translates as Small Monastery. It is a domed church with rich decorations on the inside. The Tzisdarakis Mosque is also located on this square. This mosque was built during the Ottoman Empire. The mosque was later deconsecrated and turned into a museum. There are a few shops under the old mosque.

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6.16 km

Roman Agora, Athens

Highlight • Historical Site

The Roman Agora (also Roman Forum) was a square in ancient Athens. Agora (Greek ἀγορά) referred to the central market and meeting place of a city in ancient Greece. The term corresponds to the Latin forum. In Athens there were two Agorai, the actual Agora, which dates back to the 6th century BC, and the Roman Agora from the time of Roman rule.
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6.64 km

View of Acropolis and Athen

Highlight • Historical Site

As in so many other places in Athens, you can feel the history here.

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7.29 km

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9.22 km

Hadrian's Arch

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The Gate of Hadrian (also called Arch of Hadrian) in Athens is a monumental gate of pentelic marble that was erected ca. 132. It formed the passage from old Athens to the new Athens that the Roman emperor Hadrian had built. The gate has two identical facades, but different inscriptions in Greek letters. On the northwest side, towards the Acropolis, it says: 'This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus'. On the southeast side, towards the Temple of Olympian Zeus, it reads: 'This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus'.

The gate spanned a pre-existing road that ran from the old city to the southwestern part of the city. It was not part of a city wall. It is usually assumed that its function was to mark the separation between the old city and the new part of the city that Hadrian had built, but it is also thought that the residents of Athens wanted to honor Hadrian for his building activities with the arch as the new founder of their city.

The arch is 18 m high, 12.5 m wide and 2.30 m thick. On either side of the passage, the arch was decorated with Corinthian columns, of which only the bases and upper parts can now be seen. On top of the arch is a colonnade of four columns, crowned by a pediment between the two middle columns.

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End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.66 km

2.29 km

1.81 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

2.06 km

806 m

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

33°C

21°C

63 %

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Comments

April 24, 2024,🇬🇷Im antiken Athen

Today, ancient Greek Athens was on the agenda.
First, we visited the ancient Agora.
The Stoa of Attalos and the Temple of Hephaestus were particularly impressive in the ancient market place.
From there, we climbed the Areopagus hill. From this former courthouse, we had a great view of the Acropolis and the Agora.
After a break in the Plaka district, …

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May 5, 2023,Ein ganzer Tag in Athen

Today we spent the whole day in Athens. Everything revolves around the Acropolis. Simply an uplifting impression!
I hereby say goodbye to Greece, tomorrow we will only visit museums and fly home on Sunday. Thank you for your interest!

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December 30, 2023,Stadtwanderung quer durch Athen 2

Hello everyone 😊

2nd day Athens sightseeing and still not done everything 🤣 This time we went to the Acropolis, to the Roman Agora, to the Agora, Hadrian's Library, the Acropolis Museum... so much to see 🥰

Have fun hiking everyone 😊

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May 6, 2024,🇬🇷 Athene: Akropolis, Monastiraki & Plaka

The highlight of Athens is of course the Acropolis. This is where our walk for today started. Acropolis literally means 'highest point of the city'. 2,500 years ago, the ancient Greeks built their world-famous temples on top of this sacred rock.
The most famous temple is the Parthenon, built for the goddess Athena.
Buy enough tickets in advance to visit …

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September 20, 2025,Von Athen nach Akropoli

I went on a beautiful hike in Athens, Greece. The weather was sunny, but a strong breeze refreshed the air. I visited the impressive Acropolis – the city's famous citadel and one of the most important monuments of antiquity. The view over Athens from above was spectacular, and the walk among the historic ruins felt like a little trip back …

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Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens

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Monastiraki Square and the Church of Panagia Pantanassa

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