Acropolis of Athens, Iconic Image of Greece

It is true that when we think about Athens, most likely the first image to come to the minds is the popular historic Acropolis rock. The Acropolis of Athens is not only one of the most popular acropolis in Greece but also entire world. You trip cannot be complete with at least a short tour to the site. This is a settlement built upon an area of elevated ground for defense purpose. These kinds of citadels exist in many parts of the world and the example being the ancient Rome.

A Night View of Acropolis of Athens

Another Night View of Acropolis of Athens

The temples on the rock of Acropolis were built in the end of fifth century BC. Many popular historic buildings such as Parthenon and the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, and the temple of Athena Nike were made in same period. These are some of the world’s most important historic buildings. The word “acropolis” means highest point. Most of the cities in Greek had their acropolis, these were built to use as shelter house during war times. In our modern world this term refers specifically to Acropolis in Athens, which is a 156 meters or 512 feet high limestone rock. Here are magnificent temples of Athenians.

 Parthenon of Athens

Parthenon of Athens Looks Beauty Looking From Far

 Pathenon which is located in the center of Acropolis was used for storage of blasting powder, (was hit by cannon ball and destroyed by Venetians during 1687 war) the entrance was a memorable gateway called as Propylaea. There is the Temple of Athena Nike in the south of entrance, and at the eastern side of entrance is the temple called Erechtheum. The temple of Athena Parthenos is located at the middle, this is the Temple of Athena The Virgin. All these historic artefacts and statues are now under the care of Acropolis museum situated near the Parthenon.  Many tells that the palace was built in early age for this they give some logics but there is no confirm evidence of construction of the palace building on the top of the Acropolis in the earlier ear, and it seems that palace have been built during the later building constructions.

Acropolis Museum

Temple of Athena Nike

The Acropolis has an important status in European Cultural Heritage list of monuments declared in 2007. The Acropolis is also declared as the UNESCE world heritage site in past. There is as archaeological remains of the outdoor theatre named as Theater of Dionysus at the Southern part. Now close to it a Theater of Herodes Atticus was reconstructed. The lists of major archaeological remains are statue of Athena Promachos, Eleusinon, old temple of Athena, Chakotheke, Pandroseion, and Arrephorion. Many of the archaeological were repaired during the Hellesistic and the Roman periods, because these was seriously damaged due to the age or hit during the wars.

Central Gateway Of Acropolis

A Night View of Acropolis 

Acropolis Of Athens Looking Amazing At Night