The Parthenon was a temple of Athena, built in the 5th century BC on the Acropolis of Athens. It is the most famous surviving building of ancient Greece, and has been praised as the finest achievement of Greek architecture. Its decorative sculptures are considered one of the high points of Greek art. The Parthenon is an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece and of Athenian democracy, and it is regarded as one of the world's greatest cultural monuments.
The name of the Parthenon likely derives from the monumental cult statue of Athena Parthenos housed in the eastern room of the building. This statue was sculpted in ivory and gold by Phidias; Athena's epithet parthenos refers to the goddess's unmarried and virginal status.
Pighes stin Ellada che den ipes tipota? :*( Hope you enjoyed not only the art and colture but also souvlakia and loukumades, two great greek traditional recipes! ^_^
ReplyDeleteMarvellous images of the Acropolis btw. Yasas!