Acropolis Athens

Old Dec 4th, 2016, 04:06 PM
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Acropolis Athens

It was 40 years ago since I last visited the Pathenon and the group I traveled with got rooms close to Monistiraki Square
One gal ,a Canadian had been to Athens before took us to a set of old stairs not far from our rooms which led up to Acropolis

Now I dont know if they are still there or even in use --dont think I could find them after 40 yrs anyways

So when there next year where can I find the official entrance and what is entrance fee please

Thanks for help on this
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Old Dec 4th, 2016, 05:34 PM
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Have looked at maps and still none the wiser
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We cheated and took a taxi who let us off at the right place. I honestly don't remember what the entrance fee was but it was not a lot - what I remember was how incredibly hot it was so do bring lots of water, and if possible go early or at night. enjoy (we actually much preferred Delphi but you would need a car to get there)
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Old Dec 4th, 2016, 07:04 PM
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We were there right after the 2004 Olympics and lots of improvements had been made to the walkways up to the top.
www.athensinfoguide.com has prices and hours listed for all the sites.
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Old Dec 4th, 2016, 07:21 PM
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Thanks for response guys
and I also go to Delphi

Will look at athensinfo
guide --aim to spend at least two full (8am till late arvo)days then seek out some taverns

Thanks again
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Old Dec 4th, 2016, 07:49 PM
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If you google search "Acropolis Athens" you would be quickly pointed to http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2384 which describes the entrance fee, hours, and locations of the entrances. Why does it have to be "the official entrance?" All entrances are "official".
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Old Dec 4th, 2016, 08:24 PM
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Was not aware there were
"all entrance's
Used official as a general term

So there are more than one entrance --thanks
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Do not rely on information, mainly prices, on theathensinfoguide site mentioned above, it hasn't been updated for at least 6 years!
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2384 Is definitely the best one for full info on opening times & prices.
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Yiassas the odysseus has just what I want

Thank you very much
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Old Dec 5th, 2016, 11:52 AM
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I also stayed near Monastiraki Square last year. There is indeed a stair leading to the Acropolis from the square. I didn't even use a map: you see the hill clearly from the square and you can go up by any path you want. Kinda like All paths lead to the Parthenon.
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Old Dec 5th, 2016, 12:37 PM
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Bingo***
This if it is the one I used all those 40yrs ago
I just have to try and use it
And if so I am very grate
full FuryFluffy

Where do I send champange and chocolates

Lol
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Don't know if you qualify, but there is a lift (elevator) for the disabled to bring people up the Acropolis.
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See my GP to see if I can wangle a letter re my Arthritis
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>> Where do I send champange and chocolates

Thank you, it's the thought that counts

We'd appreciate if after your trip you come back and update us about how things going over there. But if you don't have time to update, we won't like you any less.
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Am actualy excited bout returning as after Britain
Greece was my first "foriegn" country on first ever
trip to Europe.

Will do my upmost to let you know how it went

Cheers
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I was just in Athens. As well as visiting the Parthenon be sure to go to the New Acropolis Museum. I also visited the New Contemporary Arts Museum near the Sygrou-Fix metro stop. It was the old Fix Beer Factory and has been beautifully renovated. Obama was in Athens on my visit and security was super tight.
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Don't want to rain on your parade Coolmover, but it can require more than a limp and a grimace to authorize use of the lift; only people I've seen getting off it, either were in wheelchair, on crutches, or bent over w. 2 canes. Hope you are not in that state yet. If you do get a disability certification, in order to have hopes of using the lift, you'll need to make advance arrangements -- since 2015, unable to make advance reservation, but must telephone 1-2 in advance to assure that lift is working. Here is the most complete (tho not "official") info that I know of, on lift use: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g....Elevator.html
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Old Dec 6th, 2016, 10:43 AM
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No rainclouds travlerjan and am gratefull for your honest
input.

Am not that badly imobile and medical letter maybe kneejerk

Thanks for your help and to all that added their bit as I have a good feeling knowing I have solid info
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I myself have acquired 2 WONDERFUL trekking sticks for $27 each on Amazon, each folds up the size of a 5 x 8 flat pack in my luggage and unfolds in a twinkling - bling! (parts snug together bungee cords inside). With these, my knees ably go up steep hills, even the Acropolis & I'm waaay older than you!
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Older !!!! Wish me happy 76th on NYD 2017
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