Acropolis is one of the 8 tourist traps around the world according to CNN. It may need a lot of effort to climb up, but it the end it is worth it. CNN made a list with 8 places worth seeing more than once and Acropolis is on number 2.

See below the CNN list with the 8 tourist traps around the world:

1. Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
It’s one of India’s most popular sights, attracting 3 million visitors a year — which automatically puts it on many tourist’s verboten list.

2. The Acropolis (Athens, Greece)

Ruggedly modern Athens may be a culture shock to those expecting white marble and togas at every turn, but for many the most jarring experience awaits at the ticket barriers to the Acropolis, complete with security guards and a sea of visitors. The climb up is hot and crowded — but at the top, you’ll see why a million people do this every year. This is Athenian culture refined and placed on a pedestal 150 meters high — in every sense, it’s the heart of Athens and maybe even of Greece. The country’s monuments have endured thousands of years of warfare, stone theft, punishing heat and, in one dramatic incident, an exploding ammo dump — but they’re still here.

Be inspired by that, grit your teeth and brave those crowds. It’s worth it.Alternately … If you’re looking for the best view in the city, head northeast and climb Lykavitos Hill.From its peak (at 277 meters, the highest point in the city), you’ll be looking down onto the Acropolis, and the rest of the view will punch the breath out of you.

3. London Underground (UK)

Canned sardines would gloat if they ever saw the twisted, conjoined bodies scrapping for pockets of air during rush hour on London’s Tube service.
4. Khao San Road (Bangkok)

Online reviews of Khao San can be damning: “Meh, lots of drunk backpackers, tacky, noisy and crowded”. Dubbed by Susan Orlean as The Place To Disappear, it’s usually raucous and requires a particular mindset to enjoy.

5. Sacre Coeur (Paris)

Acting as Paris’s own Acropolis is the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, better known as Sacre Coeur, high above the city on the hill of Montmartre.

6. Stonehenge (UK)

Ah, Stonehenge.These days you’re unlikely to step between the stones unless you’re allowed special access.

7. Christ The Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro)

It’s the most famous sight in Brazil, it’s stunningly beautiful and it has a remarkable history. Of course you need to go.

8. Grand Canyon (Arizona)

If  North America’s Natural Wonder Of The World is your destination this year, don’t waste your visit on a whistle-stop trip to the edge.

Source: CNN