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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
. Parthenon
Although few Practical Information
sculptures are left on Dionysíou Areopagítou (main
this famous temple to entrance), Pláka. Tel 210-321
Athena, some can still 0219. Open Apr–Oct: 8am–8pm
be admired, such as daily; Nov–Mar: 8am–4:30pm
this one from the east daily. Closed Jan 1, Mar 25, Easter
pediment (see p456). Sun, May 1, Dec 25 & 26. & 8
New Acropolis Museum:
Tel 210-321 4172. Open 8am–
8pm daily (Nov–Mar: to 5pm).
Closed Jan 1, Mar 25, Easter Sun,
May 1, Dec 25 & 26. & 8
∑ acropolisofathens.gr
Transport
q Acropolis. @ 230, 231.

Theater of
Dionysos
This figure of
Silenus, Dionysos’
tutor, can be seen
here. The theater
visible today
was built by
Lykourgos in
342–326 BC.

The Elgin Marbles
These famous sculptures, also called the Parthenon
Marbles, are held in the British Museum in London.
They were acquired from the Ottoman authorities
by Lord Elgin in 1801–3. He sold them to the
British nation for £35,000 in 1816. There is great
controversy surrounding the Marbles. While some
argue that they are more carefully preserved in the
British Museum, the Greek government does not
The newly arrived Elgin Marbles at the British Museum, in a accept the legality of the sale and believes they
painting by A. Archer belong in the Acropolis Museum in Athens.

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