Acropolis of Athens, Greece
The Acropolis of Athens is the most striking and complete ancient Greek monumental complex still existing in our times.
Acropolis of Athens: Athens 105 58, Greece
The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world. In the second half of the fifth-century bc, Athens, following the victory against the Persians and the establishment of democracy, took a leading position amongst the other city-states of the ancient world. In the age that followed, as thought and art flourished, an exceptional group of artists put into effect the ambitious plans of Athenian statesman Pericles and, under the inspired guidance of the sculptor Pheidias, transformed the rocky hill into a unique monument of thought and the arts.
When I came from the airport to the city center using the subway (metro), my wallet was pickpocketed, and an unknown person used my credit card. It reminds me to be very mindful about getting pickpocketed while traveling. It was not a good way to start sighting seeing in Greece.
Walking up to the top of the hill from the main entrance.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus is on the way
The main entrance
Looking back
On the top
The Parthenon
The structure on the left side (north) of the Parthenon is the Erechitheion. The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple-telesterion which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
The Parthenon, the other side
Looking at the south side
Looking at the city from the South side hill
The building with the black structure at the top is Acropolis Museum
Looking at the city from the east side hill
The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias
The elevator for people with disabilities is on the north side. To take this elevator, you must go to the main entrance, and then they will take you to the elevator.
Exiting through the gate
Odeon of Herodes Atticus again. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in AD 161 and then renovated in 1950.
Walking to the south entrance to exit the place.
The Theatre of Dionysos. The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the 4th and 5th century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia.
Looking back
The south entrance which is located near the Acropolis Museum.
