

Erechtheion Tours and Activities
Perched on its craggy escarpment overlooking the heart of Athens, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis (its name means ‘high city’ in ancient Greek) is the most famous classical site in the world. The colonnaded Parthenon may be first stop for most visitors, but the marble remains of the Erechtheion stood at the very soul of the Acropolis, marking the spot where the mythical ancient Greek gods Poseidon and Athena fought for ownership of the fledgling city. Named after the legendary King Erechtheus, the temple was built on the north side of the Acropolis hill between 420 and 406 BC, to a design by Athens’ great statesman, Pericles. It was a relatively late addition to the complex of temples and theaters, replacing an older temple as the center of religious ritual at the Acropolis.
Built on a slope and fronted by six Ionic columns – still almost complete after 2,500 years – the Erechtheion is best known for its ornate Porch of the Caryatids (also called the Port of the Maidens), supported by marble statues of six virgins draped in cloaks. These days the statues are copies, but five of the originals (one has lost her head) can be viewed in the awesome New Acropolis Museum adjacent to the ruins.
Tours and Activities to Experience Erechtheion
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Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour

Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens and New Acropolis Museum Tour

Skip the Line: Acropolis of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour

Viator Exclusive: Acropolis of Athens, New Acropolis Museum and Greek Dinner

Entrance e-ticket for Acropolis - Athens with Audio Tour on Your Phone

Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora and the Agora Museum Tour

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Athens Private Full-Day Tour

Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour and Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip plus Delphi Day Trip

Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour

Athens Private Walking Tour: Acropolis, Plaka and Food Tastings

Acropolis of Athens Walking Tour with Optional New Acropolis Museum Visit

Athens Super Saver: Athens Sightseeing Tour plus Delphi Day Trip

Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour

6 Hours - Athens Sightseeing Private Tour

Athens Old Town Small Group Walking Tour: Acropolis, Monastiraki and Plaka

New Acropolis Museum and Acropolis of Athens Skip-The-Line Small Group Tour

Evening Athens & Acropolis Half Day Private Tour

Athens Highlights & Sounio Temple of Poseidon Full Day Private Tour
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