Yes Replicas! The real maiden statues have been moved to the Acropolis Museum. Again ..I would like to stress the need of a tour guide to actually know what is real and what is not and the history behind everything. Lots of the original architecture in a lot of these historic places have been recycled for various uses in history..so if you see something and are in awe,,it probably is missing some parts due to recycling for materials . Nevertheless...to stand in these actual grounds for some reason is very surreal due to the heavy contribution this civilization has made to our world !
Everyone will surely wants to see the ruins of Ancient Greece up close because after all this is the place where democracy started.To get in have to queue at the ticket office. Its 12 euros for adults if one wants to see the around the acropolis and its valid for 4 days. We did a mistake for not looking at the ticket.I recommend coming here in the winter, spring or fall because it can get warm even in the winter. It is pleasant and you don't have much crowd of tourists to deal with.The intricate details of the sculptures and its massive columns are awesome.
You can see Athena's sacred olive tree and the hole in the roof from Poseidon's lightening bolt. The iconic caryatids alone make a visit to the acropolis worthwhile.
the temple dedicated to athena and poseidon has beautiful intricate architecture all over. the 5 maiden statues are mere replicas but beautiful noneless
The intricate details of this structure and the pillars of the ladies can only be described as brilliant-even if they are replicas. Whether you visit on your own or with a tour guide make sure that someone points them out. Not to be missed.
When walking to the Parthenon see the maidens must have a guide for historical comments .walk around get pictures from several views . Visit the museum first with a guide then use that guide to tour the hillside . A must see .its why you came to Athens!
There are lovely details carved into this entire building. It is lit at night and can be seen from the Plaka. The pillars of ladies are my favourite part. The real ones are on display in the Acropolis Museum and there are exact replicas standing in their places on the hill top. They are all beautiful works of art and strike a chord in my heart.
This entire Acropolis area is interesting. Three building ruins along with Mars Hill makes this area a must-see.
This can be viewed on entering and leaving the Acropolis and is not given a lot of attention by the guides