The Acropolis of Athens (Greek: Ακρόπολη Αθηνών), located on a rocky hill, overlooks the city of Athens. It contains the ruins of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, Porch of the Caryatids and others. The Acropolis, though in ruins, still exists and is an icon of the modern Athens.
It was built under the instruction of Pericles during the Golden Age of Athens in the 5th century BC. Pericles was the most outstanding and powerful Greek statesman and general of Athens during the Persian and Peloponnesian wars. Acropolis represents the democracy and civilization of the ancient Greek. It also signifies the beginning of the Western civilization. The Parthenon was constructed between 447 and 438 BC, and Acropolis of Athens was inscribed as a UNSECO World Heritage Site in 1987.
We were there during summertime, and you definitely need to bring a bottle of water with you. Most parts of the buildings on the site are undergoing major restorations. Many views of the buildings are obstructed by scaffolding. The Porch of the Caryatids is the one I love most. It is unusual to use 6 figures’ columns in supporting the roof. It is not preferred by photographers. Beside the buildings, you have spectacular views on the top of the rock over the city below. I saw the Temple of Hephaestus on the hillside, and it looks like a well-preserved Greek temple. On the way out, a lovely Greece personnel stood on the sidewalk asked tourists not to touch the stone columns of the buildings to preserve it for generations to come. You may want to take the Virtual Tour before you visit the magnificent Acropolis of Athens.
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It was built under the instruction of Pericles during the Golden Age of Athens in the 5th century BC. Pericles was the most outstanding and powerful Greek statesman and general of Athens during the Persian and Peloponnesian wars. Acropolis represents the democracy and civilization of the ancient Greek. It also signifies the beginning of the Western civilization. The Parthenon was constructed between 447 and 438 BC, and Acropolis of Athens was inscribed as a UNSECO World Heritage Site in 1987.
We were there during summertime, and you definitely need to bring a bottle of water with you. Most parts of the buildings on the site are undergoing major restorations. Many views of the buildings are obstructed by scaffolding. The Porch of the Caryatids is the one I love most. It is unusual to use 6 figures’ columns in supporting the roof. It is not preferred by photographers. Beside the buildings, you have spectacular views on the top of the rock over the city below. I saw the Temple of Hephaestus on the hillside, and it looks like a well-preserved Greek temple. On the way out, a lovely Greece personnel stood on the sidewalk asked tourists not to touch the stone columns of the buildings to preserve it for generations to come. You may want to take the Virtual Tour before you visit the magnificent Acropolis of Athens.
More photos please click the photo below for larger picture
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