The monuments of the Acropolis stand in harmony with the settlement naturally. These unique masterpieces of early architecture combine different orders and styles of Classical art in a very innovative manner and influenced art and culture over the centuries. Acropolis, dating from the V century BC, Is the best reflection of the splendor, power and wealth of Athens.
After climbing the stairs next entry called Propilaea, which was completed in the year 432 before the outbreak of the Peloponnesian wars. The entrance was built by architect Mnesicles Pentelic marble, they are avant-garde project. In the south-west of the entrance, the main entrance wall defending the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Nike Aptera, which today is restored. This small temple is situated on a platform aimed towards the Saronic Gulf and had, in the past a statue of Athena. It was demolished by the Turks in 1686 but was rebuilt between 1836 to 1842 and again in 1936 when they discovered that platform crumble.
Parthenon and other main buildings of the Acropolis were built by Pericles in The monuments of the Acropolis stand in harmony with the settlement naturally. These unique masterpieces of early architecture combine different orders and styles of Classical art in a very innovative manner and influenced art and culture over the centuries. Acropolis, dating from the V century. BC. Is the best reflection of the splendor, power and wealth of Athens.
After climbing the stairs next entry called Propilaea, which was completed in the year 432 before the outbreak of the Peloponnesian wars. The entrance was built by architect Mnesicles Pentelic marble, they are avant-garde project. In the south-west of the entrance, the main entrance wall defending the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Nike Aptera, which today is restored. This small temple is situated on a platform aimed towards the Saronic Gulf and had, in the past a statue of Athena. It was demolished by the Turks in 1686 but was rebuilt between 1836 to 1842 and again in 1936 when they discovered that platform crumble.
Parthenon and other main buildings of the Acropolis were built by Pericles in V century BC. Monuments of cultural and political achievements of the inhabitants of Athens.
The term "acropolis" means "upper town", many of the city states of ancient Greece are built around the Acropolis, Athens residents can take refuge in times of invasion, Acropolis is considered the safest place in town.
The building was made by the architects of the Parthenon Kallikrates and Iktinos as the residence of the huge statue of Athena. Its construction lasted nine years is probably the most famous building in the world. Temple became church, mosque and finally deposit the Turkish guns. What is fascinating is that it creates a feeling Parthenon is made of parts that you can change between them. For example, the columns are stones placed one upon another, the first sensation is that you could change one piece with the other but this is not possible. Each piece of the Parthenon is unique and fits with where it is located as the most difficult puzzle. The lines appear straight, in reality they are not. The ancient Greeks understood mechanized ground as to make it look right line must be curved.
The Parthenon is the most perfect and most imitated building in the world. The restoration lasted 30 years and probably will still take that. It is considered a tribute to the glorious past and the ancient Athenian achievements while representing a reminder that anything is good for humans is preceded ultimately war, hunger and thirst for power. Acropolis can be visited every day between 08.00-19.30 hours Monday when it's less open between 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closed 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday, May 1 and 25, Dec. 26)
Entrance to Acropolis is 12 euros for adults and 6 euros for students and childrencentury BC.
