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ErechtheionvsParthenon
Both Parthenon and Erechtheion are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Parthenon is the choice of most writers compared to Erechtheion. Parthenon comes in at 84 with recommendations from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Michelin Guide.
Erechtheion
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Athens 10558, Greece
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Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This elegant 5C B.C. temple, with many places of worship, was a church, a palace, a harem and then a military magazine." Full review
Afar Magazine "Outside of the Parthenon, the Erechtheum is an amazing work of art." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Jewel of the Acropolis and masterpiece of Ionic art (406 BC), the Erechtheion served various cults before becoming a church, a palace, a harem and then a military magazine." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"This structure features a frieze made of Eleusinian gray stone, multiple sculptures and other unique details, making it one of the Acropolis' most eye-catching buildings." Full review
Parthenon Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Acropolis, Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 10558, Greece
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Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This Doric temple was built in the epoch of Pericles by Iktinos, under Phidias. His statue, dedicated to Athena, decorated the sanctuary." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Acropolis is one tourist-filled site in Athens you can’t miss." Full review
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Get there early to avoid the crowds (or go at night with a date and a bottle of wine), and don’t forget to wear sturdy shoes for the climb up.
Afar Magazine "Catching the Erechtheion of the Acropolis on a clear day. Catching the Erechtheion of the Acropolis on a clear day. Catching the Erechtheion of the Acropolis on a clear day." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"More than any other monument, the Parthenon epitomises the glory of Ancient Greece." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Parthenon, a Doric temple, was built in the era of Pericles by Iktinos, under the direction of Phidias." Full review
