Lindos Acropolis is an archaeological site above Lindos, on the island of Rhodes. You can see the Temple of Athena Lindia alongside remains from other periods, with the Aegean Sea below.
- Location: above Lindos, at 85107, Lindos.
- From Lindos Harmony Suites: about an 11-minute walk.
- Opening hours include 08:00–20:00 daily from April through August and 08:30–15:30 on most days from November through March.
- Tickets: €20 full price and €10 reduced price.
What to Expect at Lindos Acropolis
Lindos Acropolis is an archaeological site on the hill above the present-day settlement. Ancient Lindos was built where the village stands today, and the acropolis formed the settlement’s centre.
The site brings together remains associated with antiquity, the Byzantine era and the period of the Knights. The National Tourism Organisation of Greece describes the Acropolis as overlooking the Aegean Sea and notes Lindos’s prominence in the 7th–6th centuries BC.
The hilltop setting helps explain why the acropolis has been a defining feature of Lindos across its history. For a closer account of how the site changed over time, read this Lindos Acropolis history.
The Main Archaeological Remains
The Acropolis contains the Temple of Athena Lindia, a Hellenistic stoa, the church of Agios Ioannis and an administrative building associated with the Knights.
These remains represent different chapters in the site’s use and construction. The church of Agios Ioannis dates to the 13th century. Slightly below the Acropolis are an ancient stadium and a small open-air theatre.
As you move through the site, the setting links the ruins to the settlement below: the acropolis was not separate from ancient Lindos, but its centre. A guide to Lindos village can help put the hilltop site in the context of the lanes and sights around it.
The Sanctuary of Athena Lindia
The Temple of Athena Lindia stands at the top of the Acropolis. It is one of the site’s principal ancient monuments, set among remains from later periods.
The sanctuary gives the hilltop its name and is a central part of the archaeological site. Its position at the summit also places it within the wider composition of the Acropolis, where ancient, Byzantine and Knights-era remains share the same historic setting.
To focus your visit, make the temple the upper point of your route through the site, then take time to notice the other remains around it. The archaeological history of the sanctuary and the wider hilltop is covered in more detail in the linked history of Lindos Acropolis.
The Hilltop Setting and Views
Lindos Acropolis stands on a 116-metre-high cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. From the hilltop, the sea forms the setting for the archaeological remains and the village below.
The cliff is part of the site’s character as well as its landscape. You can take in the coastal outlook while moving between the remains, with the Acropolis positioned above the settlement it once served as a centre.
Walking Up from Lindos Village
The walk from Lindos’s traditional settlement to the Acropolis takes about 10 minutes, according to the Hellenic Heritage listing. From a suite property in Lindos, the walk is about 11 minutes; the Acropolis is also about 5 minutes away by car.
Expect an uphill approach through the village and toward the hilltop site.
If you want to understand how the route fits into the settlement, this guide to getting to Lindos Acropolis from the village focuses on the walk up.
Practical Notes for Visiting
Hellenic Heritage gives a full ticket price of €20 and a reduced price of €10. The seasonal periods are April 1 through August 31 and November 1 through March 31.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 8:00–18:10
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Last admission is 20 minutes before closing. The site is also closed on January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, and December 25 and 26. Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, October 28, and the first and third Sundays from November 1 through March 31.
A café or restaurant, shop, WC and parking are available. Opening times, ticket prices and access details can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where is Lindos Acropolis?
It is an archaeological site above Lindos, at 85107, Lindos, overlooking the Aegean Sea.
What are the main things to see at the Acropolis?
The site includes the Temple of Athena Lindia, a Hellenistic stoa, the church of Agios Ioannis and an administrative building associated with the Knights. An ancient stadium and a small open-air theatre are slightly below the Acropolis.
How long is the walk from Lindos village?
The Hellenic Heritage listing gives a walk of about 10 minutes from Lindos’s traditional settlement.