Tourists visiting the Acropolis in Athens can now enjoy a sight unseen for decades – an unobstructed view of the Parthenon.
The scaffolding that has covered Athen’s iconic temple has finally come off, allowing tourists a clear view of the Parthenon for the first time in 20 years. The construction shell had been installed then as part of an ongoing campaign by conservationists to restore and maintain the Western facade.
According to local reports, the optimal view is on the western side, unveiling a street-level view.
This unveiling is reportedly the first time in 200 years that Greece’s UNESCO heritage site is completely free of construction frameworks.
However, this vista will be short lived, as new scaffolding will soon be put in place in around a month.
But the good news? That will be the last round of structures, before the historic monument will finally reopen for good, sans scaffolding, in summer 2026.