4.8
Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
Parthenon
Athens, Greece
Audio guide
A Temple Painted in Surprises
4:25 · narrated · first 30s free
Perched on Athens's Acropolis, the Parthenon is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, completed in 438 BC. Its iconic Doric columns and sculpted friezes illustrate the triumphs of Greek civilization.
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- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Early morning
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