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Erechtheion & Porch of the Caryatids
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The six draped female figures (caryatids) supporting the south porch of this Ionic temple are the finest surviving examples of Greek sculptural architecture — the originals are in the Acropolis Museum; these are high-quality casts.
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Opening hours
- Mon
- 08:00–20:00
- Tue
- 08:00–20:00
- Wed
- 08:00–20:00
- Thu
- 08:00–20:00
- Fri
- 08:00–20:00
- Sat
- 08:00–20:00
- Sun
- 08:00–20:00
Seasonal. Acropolis site hours shown are 1 April–31 August; the official site lists earlier closing from 1 September (19:30, then 19:00, 18:30 and 18:00 by 16–31 October) and 08:00–17:00 from 1 November to 31 March. Last admission is 20 minutes before closing. Checked on the Hellenic Heritage site, 11 October 2026.
Nearby
- Acropolis & Ancient Agora Guided Tour1 min walk
- Propylaea1 min walk
- Athens Sunset Tour — Acropolis & Lycabettus1 min walk
- Parthenon1 min walk
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Photo: Laurens R. Krol, CC BY 4.0