Acropolis in Athens, Greece

Every cultural vulture should include a trip to the Acropolis on their vacation wish list. It looms huge in people's minds all throughout the world and may have been the most significant place in ancient Greece. The Parthenon, perched atop the Acropolis high above Athens, is clearly visible from every part of the city. The Propylaia, the Erechthion, and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus are a few further intriguing locations on the Acropolis.

Although the most renowned structures on the site were constructed during the reign of Pericles, sometimes known as the "Golden Age of Athens", in the 5th century BC, ancient Greeks had been utilizing the location since 5000 BC. Amazingly, the Parthenon was constructed in under ten years. Make sure you get a skip-the-line ticket when you go if you intend to go during the busy season, especially from June through August (though it can be crowded even in April and October). Additionally, you should spend some time in the Acropolis Museum, which is a special museum where the artifacts that have been retrieved from the Acropolis are kept. As you move throughout the structure, you'll gain fascinating historical information about the treasures that are being preserved here to prevent weather damage.