A propylaea, propylea or propylaia is any monumental gateway in ancient Greek architecture. The prototypical Greek example is the propylaea that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens. The Greek Revival Brandenburg Gate of Berlin and the Propylaea in Munich both evoke the central portion of the Athens propylaea. The Propylaea was the monumental gateway to the Acropolis commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis at the conclusion of the Persian Wars. The oldest known freestanding propylaeum is the one located at the palace area in Pasargadae, an Achaemenid capital. A covered passage, called "the Propylaeum", used to face the Palace of Darius at Susa.
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A propylaea, propylea or propylaia is any monumental gateway in ancient Greek architecture. The prototypical Greek example is the propylaea that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens. The Greek Revival Brandenburg Gate of Berlin and the Propylaea in Munich both evoke the central portion of the Athens propylaea. The Propylaea was the monumental gateway to the Acropolis commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis at the conclusion of the Persian Wars. The oldest known freestanding propylaeum is the one located at the palace area in Pasargadae, an Achaemenid capital. A covered passage, called "the Propylaeum", used to face the Palace of Darius at Susa.
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- The heat in the sun-washed Acropolis can be grueling in summer, so be sure to wear a hat and sunscreen.
- The Acropolis can only be visited on foot, so comfortable shoes and clothing are a must.
- Lines to enter the ancient site can stretch for hours in the summer, so book admission tickets in advance.
- In addition to its glorious architecture, the Propylaea offers sweeping views over Athens. If you time your visit for early morning or late afternoon, the lighting is ideal for photos.
- An elevator and dedicated routes on and around the Acropolis are available for wheelchair users only; the site is not accessible for strollers (bring a baby carrier instead). There is a stroller check at the base of the Acropolis.
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For Individuals with Hearing Loss
- Hearing kits
Access for Seniors
- Recommended time for visit мore than 3 hours
- Recommended time for visit 2 hours
- Physical difficulty level - 4
Accessibility for wheels
- Special Parking
- Wide doors >= 75 cm and < 90 cm
- Exhibit height - 3
- Accessible Toilet
Access for Visually Impaired
- Audio Guide
- Service animals permitted
Propylaea, Athens is difficult to access for visitors with wheelchairs due to the hilly area, uneven path, and lack of accessible elevator. While there are options like special parking and a portable ramp, the bathroom is too narrow for a wheelchair and assistance may be needed in some areas. For visually impaired visitors, there is no touch gallery or special guide service, but audio guides are available. Hearing impaired visitors may benefit from hearing kits and step-free access to a room with a balcony. There is no specific information on accessibility for autistic spectrum visitors available.
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Last updated by Last Romantic: 5/26/2023