Acropolis Southeast Entrance


This entrance to the Acropolis is a better option for individual visitors, as it avoids the heavy bus traffic and crowds at the main entrance. Early in the morning, it also gives you more time alone before you meet the groups coming the other way.

At the time of research there were plans to open a luggage storage office in the nearby EOT building.


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