Elevator to Acropolis?

We were just at the Acropolis in June and I didn't notice any elevator. The hike up the hill isn't all that bad...just hot out.

Yes there is an elevator, external -- sort of like the ones you see going up the side of a skyscraper under construction--- a long tall shaft with a glass box. The original was supposed to be replaced with a "more esthetic version" but I don't believe that has happened.

However, I believe it is restricted to persons who are disabled. A news release at the time says"

"Installed on the north face of the ancient citadel, facing the Plaka district, the structure can carry one disabled visitor in a wheelchair and their companion, in addition to the lift operator. The ascent takes some 50 seconds, and visitors alight near the fifth-century BC Erechtheion Temple.

"Culture Ministry officials, who inaugurated the lift yesterday, advised disabled visitors to make an advance appointment by phone (210.321.4172/3) to use the lift."

I think you'd have to be in a wheelchair or have serious crutches, not just gimpy knees.

Incidentally, do you know how to use Google?? I found the specifics just by inserting in the Google slot the subject "Acropolis elevator for disabled." This is a useful way to research major things that would be covered in news media.

I visited the Parthenon a couple weeks ago on a group tour.

I was a bit nervous, although determined when I read that the climb was rated as strenuous and had 300 steps.

But when I saw an amputee with a prosthesis in my group, I decided that if he can do it, so can I.

The climb is not that bad.
Just make sure you go as early in the morning as possible ( we got there about 8:30/9:00) and bring a water bottle.