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Bring water with you to the Parthenon, Athens, Greece

 
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MadSuh's pictureby MadSuh History & Culture travel tip
added on the 3rd of April, 2009
Athens is extremely hot, so make sure that you always have enough to drink with you. Especially when you are climbing up to the Parthenon.

Address:
Athens 10558, Greece

Price:
€12 and good for other sites in the area as well

Opening Hours:
The Acropolis is open from 8am to 6:30 pm

How to get there:
Take a cab or walk, it's located very much in the center of the city.

 
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