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Erechtheion

Athens 10558, Greece
Ranked #7 of 141 attractions in Athens
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Ancient Ruins
Owner description: The second largest temple on the Acropolis has a complex and unique structure, including its famous Porch of the Caraytis with statues of six graceful...... more » Owner description: The second largest temple on the Acropolis has a complex and unique structure, including its famous Porch of the Caraytis with statues of six graceful maidens on the south side and a four-pillared porch with six Ionic columns on the north side. « less
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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

It is the most important monument from the perspective of the legend of the origin of Athens. While it is better maintained than the Parthenon and has a Olive tree to signify its implications, the maintenance could still be better. More

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Paris, France
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This temple is in a great shape and offers a wonderful point of view . The access to the ancient agora is included in the acropolis ticket More

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Newmarket
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This building on the Acropolis was amazing. The carvings on the Porch of the Caryatids was so impressive. They are not the originals (they are now in the Acropolis Museum) but the replicas are pretty good too. More

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India
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This is where Poseidon and Athena fought for patronage of Athens. The design therefore unites separate temples to each of the two deities. Tip: Look out for the magnificient Caryatid statues on one of the faces. There are five of them remaining on the structure. A sixth was carted off to the Britain a little over a century ago. More

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See 9 more reviews by OnceInALongWhile for Athens
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

A Greek temple located on the north side of the Acropolis. Beautiful. The Porch of the Maidens is not to be missed. More

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Athens, Greece
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

It is the oldest and most mystic temple of the Acropolis.The Karyatids, the crypt and the mark from the trident of Posidon are the most interesting things of the Erechtheion. A well preserved temple. More

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Berwyn, Pennsylvania
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The temple of Erechtheion is a small structure in comparison to the Parthenon but very old and historic. The statues there are not the originals. They are all in the second floor of the Acropolis museum. Once again a place better to see with a tour guide. Wear comfy shoes. More

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Arlington
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Loved, loved, loved this building. It was the highlight of my trip to the Acropolis. I loved it even better than the Parthenon. A definite "Must See"! More

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Mykonos, Greece
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

but the origial statues are now in the museum...where they are the ost interesting of the entire space. must see. More

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Again having a guide made it more real and showed us things we would have missed had we been on our own - must at a minimum have a decent guide book More

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