Night view of the Acropolis
Largest temple on the Acropolis, once held a giant statue the goddess Athena Parthenos.
Constructed between 421 and 406 BCE, the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis of Athens, featuring the famous Porch of the Caryatids.
This is the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis of Athens, featuring the famous Porch of the Caryatids.
The Theatre of Dionysus, located on the south slope of the Acropolis. The world’s first theater, dating to the 6th century B.C.E., it could accommodate 25,000 spectators in its prime.
This venue features a semi-circular orchestra and a seating capacity of approximately 5,000 spectators.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a stone Roman theatre located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens. Restored, it is still used for concerts and plays.
Miniature model of the Parthenon, displayed in the Acropolis Museum
Side view of the miniature model of the Parthenon.
The “Praxias’ Dedication,” a 4th-century BCE marble sculpture. It was dedicated to Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of medicine and healing, as part of a prayer for the healing of the dedicator’s wife’s eyes.
Sculpture from the Theatre of Dionysos (Acropolis) depicting the elderly Papposilenus carrying the infant god Dionysos.
The Caryatids, acting as columns from the south porch of the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis, constructed between 421–406 B.C.E.
Nike scupture with Acropolis wall in the background.
Our guide, explaining the “wet drapery” technique, and how its clinging to the body was new to Greek scupture.
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal, originally part of a parapet surrounding the Temple of Athena Nike on the Athenian Acropolis.410 B.C.E.
Front view of The Caryatids, female figures acting as columns for the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis, constructed between 421–406 BC.
Corinthian ornament found atop the Parthenon. A common decorative sculpture in early Greece.
Scupture representing a mythical battle between Centaurs and the Lapith tribe. Classical period (5th century B.C.E.)
Some of the detail, showing exquisite understanding of human musculature and facial properties. %th Century B.C.E.
The frieze is a 525-foot long masterpiece created between 443 and 437 BCE that depicts a procession honoring the goddess Athena. Many missing panels can be found in the British Museum.
Detail from the freize that adorned the Parthenon.
The Arch of Hadrian, built by the Romans, erected around 131–132 C.E.
Our wonderful guide explaining the construction techniques of ancient Greeks.
Erected around 320-319 B.C., this marble monument was built to commemorate a theatrical competition victory sponsored by Thrasyllos. On southern wall of the Acropolis.
Founded around 420–419 BCE, this site served as a place of healing and worship, essentially acting as an ancient hospital where patients would sleep in the stoa to receive divine cure
The Acropolis appears when looking through Hadrian’s Gate.
The Propylaea was built between 437 and 432 BC as a ceremonial gateway to the Acropolis.
Yours truly on the marble steps at the ceremonial entrance to the Acropolis.
The Parthenon, in the background
The Pathenon, symbol of Greek culture and of Democracy. Constructed between 447 and 432 B.C.E. during the height of the Athenian Empire, it was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
The Propylaea, the monumental gateway to the Acropolis of Athens, Greece.
Replica of the Acropolis, made with Lego blocks. In the Acropolis Museum.
Lego version of The Parthenon with its original huge statue of Athena Parthenos .
