Overview
- Greek officials say this marks the first complete absence of scaffolding at the temple in roughly 200 years.
- The unobstructed view is brief, with about a month before new scaffolding is installed on the western facade.
- Culture Minister Lina Mendoni says the forthcoming framework will be lighter and closer to the monument’s aesthetics.
- West-side conservation is slated to continue until early next summer, after which the Parthenon is expected to be scaffold-free again.
- Visitor caps and timed-entry reservations remain in effect at the Acropolis following an estimated 4.5 million visits in 2024.