Acropolis Opening Hours

What are the Acropolis opening hours?

The Athens Acropolis opening hours are seasonal*.*From the 1st of September until the 30th of October, the Acropolis opening times decrease by 30 minutes every 15 days, due to a gradual reduction in daylight hours.‍1st April to 31st Aug: 8 AM – 8 PM1st Sep to 15th Sep: 8 AM – 7:30 PM16th to 30th Sep: 8 AM – 7 PM1st to 15th Oct: 8 AM – 6:30 PM16th to 30th Oct: 8 AM – 6 PM1st Nov to 31th Mar: 8 AM – 5 PM

The last entrance to the Acropolis is half an hour before closing time.

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FAQs and tips

Is the Acropolis open all year?

The Athens Acropolis is closed to the public on specific holidays: 

  • New Years Day (1st of January) 
  • Greek Independence Day (25th of March) 
  • May Day (1st of May) 
  • Orthodox Easter Sunday (20th of April in 2025) 
  • Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25th and 26th of December)
When is admission to the Acropolis free?

You can visit the Acropolis for free on the following dates:

  • 6th of March (in memory of former Culture Minister Melina Merkouri)
  • 18th of April (for International Monuments Day)
  • 18th May (for International Museums Day)
  • Last weekend of September (for European Heritage Days)
  • 28 October (Greek national holiday)
  • First Sunday of the month from 1st of November to 31st of March

About the Acropolis

Parthenon

The Parthenon, located on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patron of the city. It was designed by the architects Iktinos and Callicrates, with sculptures by the famous Phidias. According to ancient historians, inside the temple there once was a beautiful golden and ivory sculpture of the goddess, known as the Parthenos Athena (or the Virgin Athena). Although the fate of the original statue has been lost in the mists of time, several copies have been made.

The Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered one of the greatest examples of ancient Greek architecture and one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. If you want to learn more about the Parthenon and the Acropolis, be sure to check out our blog post which provides in-depth information and interesting facts about these ancient treasures.

The Parthenon temple on the Acropolis hill in Athens.