Acropolis and Parthenon Travel Guide

When you search for Athens on the internet, the first thing you see is the Acropolis image. Everyone who visits Greece and Athens wants to climb the Acropolis and see what happens on the hill where this impressive structure is located. This magnificent area is actually a castle with temples inside. The name of the temple, which comes to life when the Acropolis is mentioned, is the Parthenon. Acropolis is the name of the rock.

The Parthenon and other main buildings on the Acropolis were built in the 5th century BC as a monument to the cultural and political achievements of the inhabitants of Athens. The term Acropolis means the city above, but there was no one living in the Acropolis when it was first built. There were so few living people on their skirts that they could be counted with fingers. The main settlement was the port of Piraeus. Since the Acropolis is close to the sky, most of the sacred buildings are here.

According to mythology, a competition is held between two gods in the city whose name is Kekrops. The name of the god who promises and fulfills the best things for the people will be given to the city. Athena, the goddess of war, wisdom and education, and Poseidon, the god of the seas, earthquakes, and hurricanes compete. Poseidon creates the horse and the people are very impressed, as the last move during the competition, Athena strikes the ground with his staff and creates the olive tree. The olive tree, wood, oil and products were more impressive to the people and the city was named Athens after Athena. Here is the olive tree created by the goddess Athena and the Temple of Erection, where the contest took place, is located exactly above the Acropolis. You can see both with your own eyes when you go.

• Set off with a decent pair of walking shoes instead of flip-flops. On rainy days, the ground can get very slippery.
• Before the Acropolis, visit the Acropolis Museum.
• If you're visiting Athens in the summer and are going to hike the Acropolis, go early in the day no matter what. Even breathing becomes difficult due to the air temperature and the absence of a shaded area at the top of the Acropolis.
• The best time to go to the Acropolis is spring and autumn.
• When entering the Acropolis, do not forget to take small snacks such as cookies and water in your backpack.
• Those who go in the summer should not forget to apply sunscreen and wear a hat.
• Before you go, read the articles and articles you can read about the Acropolis, it will be more fun if you know what the things you see when you go.