Acropolis and Parthenon Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Acropolis Acropolis is the most outstanding architectural complex in ancient Greece. It is not only a comprehensive public building in ancient Greece, but also the center of religion and politics at that time. The Acropolis is located on a hill in the center of Athens. The Greek name is "Akropoli", which means "high city" or "city-state on high hill".

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Acropolis Construction began in 580 BC. It is 320 meters long from east to west, 156 meters long from north to south, and 156 meters high. The site covers an area of about 4 square kilometers. The earliest buildings in the site can be traced back to the Mycenaean civilization period. Its glorious period was accompanied by the development and prosperity of the Athenian city-state. In the 5th century BC, the Athenians rebuilt their own temple on the remaining ruins. In 437-423 BC, the forecourt building was completed. In 432-421 BC, the reconstruction Athena The Erechtheion was built between 421 and 405 BC. The magnificent walls surrounding the complex gave it the characteristics of a castle, and it became a holy place and religious center of the Athenian city-state.
The Acropolis is home to the most outstanding works of ancient Greek civilization. It is a pearl of Athens and all of Greece, and a symbol of Athenian democracy. Standing at an altitude of 156 meters, you can overlook the entire city of Athens.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Greek civilization, cultural tours, temples, Historic Sites Sites, museums, city tours